So You Think ... SYTYCD 2011

[Karen]

I was pleasantly surprised that Ricky wasn't in the bottom two this week, and that Jess went home. He seems like a good Broadway dancer, but everything else, especially partnering, was always an obvious effort for him. I was glad Tadd didn't go!

Not surprised Jordan went home, I honestly didn't have a preference between her and Caitlyn, Caitlyn just does so much "hairography" rather than choreography whenever she has a solo ...

[finn's mom]

Not surprised Jordan went home, I honestly didn't have a preference between her and Caitlyn, Caitlyn just does so much "hairography" rather than choreography whenever she has a solo ...

I figured they'd be in the bottom, but I'd hoped Caitlynn would stay in the game, even though I'm sure she'll leave next week. I enjoy her dances more, but I don't enjoy her solos at all. As you said, way too much hair. Someone should say something to her. I LOVE her hair, but she needs to do something to it when she dances.

[luvofallhorses]

I want Melanie to win too.. or Marko!

Did you guys celebrate National Dance Day? There was no place to celebrate here.. I really want to meet Nappytabs.. they seem awesome! I'd love to meet Tyce and Mandy Moore too.. Sonya too she seems cool. A little eccentric though, lol. Too bad CA is far from Montana and too bad Dominic is not back this year. I LOVE him.

[finn's mom]

Melanie! Melanie! Melanie!

Seriously, I had JUST said to David that I hadn't been impressed with the solos so far . . . and Melanie came out and set that stage on fire. Definitely the best solo I've seen this season . . . and in my top three favorite solos ever on the show.

At this point, David and I both think it's kindof Melanie vs. Everyone Else.

I need to watch Melanie's hip hop with Twitch again, because I didn't really love it the first time I watched it. I thought Caitlynn did great on her samba and the contemporary with Marko, whom I still adore, was amazing. I thought Kent and Sasha did awesome, and the whacking routine was fun, but I didn't think it belonged on the show this late in the game. It seemed too simple. I liked Tadd and Elenore's routine, but it was definitely strange!

Overall, it was a good show! I think I'd still like to see Ricky and Caitlynn leave tonight, but I was more impressed by Caitlynn last night than Sasha, although I think overall Sasha is a better dancer.

My favorite routine was Tadd and Melanie. I told David last night that I would go see ANY movie Melanie Moore was in. She has an incredible face and she is such a great performer! I also want to see more of her art work, as I watched her audition again last night and they showed some of her oil paintings! GORGEOUS.

Can't wait for next week!

[Karen]

I thought Melanie's solo was different and great. I had the same complaint with Caitlyn's solo - if someone shaved her head, I don't know what she'd do for a solo, as she spends so much of it flinging her hair around ... I did think her last dance of the night was her best simply because she finally dropped the "cheesy grin" and seemed invested in the dance.

I thought the "interviews with the parents" were a bit much. Of course every single one of them is going to say "we love you and think you are the best no matter what" - what else could they say, y'know?

I haven't watched last nights results show yet, and have no idea who will be sent home for the guys, am guessing Caitlyn for the girls just because she's not up to the caliber of Sasha or Melanie.

[Karen]

Well, I was right about Caitlyn, and not surprised. I thought it was too bad Ricky went home, but he made it so far even though the judges kept critiquing him week after week, and it seems like sometimes they just wanted him to either put on weight or shrink a few inches, but he just dances with such light and joy that it is infectious. Hey, not everybody needs to be able to be "down and dirty" - in my humble opinion. And really I thought the three boys were pretty evenly matched, so I was going be surprised any way it turned out!

What did you all think?

[Taz_Zoee]

The top four just as I predicted. I love it when I'm right.
Melanie's solo was AMAZING!!! She is amazing! I love her dancing and her personality. I also really like Tadd's personality too. So it would be cool to me if they were the top two.

I rushed through the results show and didn't watch the two guest performances. I was going to go back and watch them later and out of habit I deleted the darn program. I wanted to see the dance part. I would have liked to see Pia sing too, but eh, I'm not as bummed about missing her. I am so glad I got to see Lauren and Kent dance together though. I love Kent!!! He is so adorable.

[finn's mom]

Well, I was right about Caitlyn, and not surprised. I thought it was too bad Ricky went home . . . he just dances with such light and joy that it is infectious. Hey, not everybody needs to be able to be "down and dirty" - in my humble opinion.

What did you all think?

I wasn't surprised about Caitlyn, or Ricky, although I really thought Tadd might get sent home instead. I prefer Tadd, but was unsure what America would decide. Glad they voted the way they did.

I definitely agree that not all dancers have to be able to dance down and dirty, but I do think they need to be versatile enough to be able to act the part when they're called upon to do so.

I'm pleased with the top four and can't wait to see the finale.

[finn's mom]

I thought Melanie's solo was different and great.

I thought the "interviews with the parents" were a bit much.

I agree on Melanie's solo, it was awesome.

But, I disagree on the interviews . . . I loved seeing the pride and joy on their faces, and seeing a little bit on why these dancers are who they are. The parents always seem to play a huge part in their paths to dance, and I love seeing their moments.