So You Think You Can Dance - Down to 8

I have to say I was a little bit surprised when Lauren was put into the bottom two during tonight's "So You Think You Can Dance", but I had predicted Jaimie being there. I thought Sara would be there as well, rather than Lauren.

I think I predicted the bottom two guys -- Kameron and Dominic. Dominic's solo was amazing. I had forgotten he was a b-boy.

So it turns out that the two who were sent home tonight on "So You Think You Can Dance" were Jaimie and Kameron.

I have to say I was SHOCKED and actually gasped out loud when they announced Kameron. I knew he was at risk, but I thought for sure Dominic would go first.

Anyway, I love the show and can't wait for next week!

So You Think You Can Dance - Top 10 Review

Here is the latest review of "So You Think You Can Dance". Last night the top 10 contestants performed. I'm offering predictions and review for your interest. I'd love to hear your opinions.

Cat Deeley (the host) came out in a dress that looked more like a short blue Roman toga -- it didn't work -- but most of the time she looks great.

Lauren and Pasha were first to perform -- they did Hip Hop. It was good, but nothing excellent in my opinion. But I think they'll both be safe tonight.

Jaimie - solo dance. She's a great dancer and I really enjoyed her performance of Wade's "Peace" dance. I think she's very talented, but will probably go home tonight for the fact that she hasn't seemed to connect to the audience as much as some of the others.

Dominic - solo. It just didn't work for me. It felt stiff and unnatural. He's at risk and I think will probably end up going home tonight or soon.

Sabra and Kameron did a beautiful contemporary number to "Amazing Grace" by Crystal Lewis. Sabra had beautiful lines and it felt like a celebration. I loved watching her -- which is why I probably missed some of the reasons the judges criticized Kameron. On the replay I could see what they meant about his lines not extending. But I think with his personality he should probably be okay tonight (but he is at risk if he doesn't step it up.) After Sabra's performance tonight -- I think she's a contender for winning (along with Lacey and Neil).

Sara - solo. It was just okay for me. Nigel said she "danced small" and on the replay I could see what he was talking about -- that's probably why I didn't love it. I do this she's at risk - although she's a darling girl - she just hasn't seemed to shine as much as some of the others.

Pasha - solo. It was okay. By the time he performed I was tired of the same solo song and dance number. I'm hoping they don't do that again -- have every dancer do the same number. I guess there's benefit in comparing dancers, but it got pretty old.

Lacey / Danny - Samba. It was a little "too sexy" for my taste. I think Lacey is running the risk of getting too confident and not seeming humble for the audience -- which may turn people off. She's a brilliant dancer, but Sabre's reaction to compliments tonight was so much more becoming and sweet. I hope Lacey will get a dance next week to show her vulnerability rather than just "sexy".

Lauren - solo. It was GREAT!. She was the first one I actually bought the whole dance with. She's growing on me and seeming to shine more.

Neil - solo. I like his solo - he's just so cute. Even though it wasn't the best technically, he's got such a fun personality I think audience members will vote for him -- I predict he has a huge fan base and is a contender for the win.

Sabra -- really good solo. She's just so genuine and I think each week will pick up new voting fans. Mia Michaels almost made Sabra cry when she said she didn't know who her favorite was until tonight. Sweet.

Kameron. His solo was just okay for me. I think he's at risk but I like him.

Jaimie / Dominic - did a Viennese Waltz. I did not like the Spanish flavor. It didn't feel like a Waltz at all. I didn't work. The judges ripped the whole performance apart - and although I didn't like it - it was pretty harsh criticism. I think they are both going to go home tonight.

Lacey - solo. Her solo was great. I love the way she moves -- she's a natural dancer.

Danny. His solo was great. He's beginning to grow on me. If he can be more open and genuine I think he'll stick around longer. He's an amazing dancer -- just needs to feel that emotional connection. The judges all comment about his walls needing to come down, so I'm not the only one feeling that lack.

Sara / Neil - performed a Disco. It was delightful. I loved it. It was very fun and entertaining -- I had a permagrin while I was watching. Although I think Neil was more fun to watch than Sara (who I'm afraid will get overlooked by fans).

So, here is my recap / predictions for tonight's show.

I think Jaimie and Dominic will go home. Although Sara and Kameron are also at risk for leaving. I'm just not sure who will have the larger fan base at this point.

Contenders for the winner are again: Lacey and Neil -- and Sabra has been added to that list now.

I love "So You Think You Can Dance" -- it's full of amazing talent -- not only with the dancers, but also the choreographers. If you haven't seen it -- I actually like it better than "American Idol" if you can imagine that. :-) It's a must-see in my book!

Top 10 Dancers

Okay -- so I've been on vacation and haven't blogged lately -- but thank goodness for Tivo. I just finished watching "So You Think You Can Dance". I did feel a little vindicated that I was right last week about the bottom 3 couples -- not that I get satisfaction in anyone going home... But I didn't guess that Shauna would go home.

This week the top 12 danced. It wasn't my favorite week for some reason. I think all of the dances were pretty good, but somewhere along the line, nothing seemed to really impress my as spectacular or moving. In fact, some of the dances were a little bit strange.

My predictions were accurate for 2 of the bottom couples -- Jamie and Hok, and Anya and Danny. I didn't think Lauren and Neil would be in the bottom three -- although their dance was a bit strange this week, so perhaps that explains it. I usually love Mia Michaels choreography, but this week just seemed a little disconnected rather than filled with great emotion.

I knew Hok was going to go home, but I'm sad about it because he's such an incredible dancer. I thought Anya would have gone home last week, so I wasn't too surprised about her leaving this week. She's a great dancer, but I think she doesn't connect with the audience as much as some of the others.

It was a little hard to call this week, and I didn't agree with the judges on at least 4 of the dances. They loved the foxtrot by Anya and Danny, and it was nice, but I found myself tuning out, and feeling a little bit bored, although I love the foxtrot.

Anyway, this season of "So You Think You Can Dance" is going to be hard to call -- the top 10 dancers are all incredible. So I think personality and the "IT" factor are going to make the difference. I have predicted that Lacey Schwimmer will win the competition, but I think Neil has a good chance too because of his personality as well as his dancing. The other dancers are great, but I'm not sure they'll have the fan base as Lacey and Neil.

It's going to be a great season!

So You Think You Can Dance - Lacey Schwimmer Spotlight

There is a great article about Lacey Schwimmer from "So You Think You Can Dance" on Meridian Magazine. I really enjoyed reading it and thought you might too.

So You Think You Can Dance - Top 14 Review

Yeah!!!! So You Think You Can Dance is BACK! I missed it last week with the holiday, but everyone came back with full force.

So here is my review of the top 14...

Lacey & Cameron (Hustle). So this was not my favorite dance but they did a great job. And Lacey has such a great personality I think they'll be safe again this week.

Shauna & Cedric (Mambo). This just didn't feel very Latin to me -- no passion in it. Although I really like Cedric. But I think they'll be in the bottom 3 and he'll probably go home this week.

Danny & Anya (Contemporary). Danny is a great technical dancer, but there is a disconnect somewhere -- I just never really feel joy watching him even though he's a great dancer. I thought Anya looked great as a blonde -- it kind of softened her look. But I think these two will be in the bottom three, not because the dance wasn't good -- it was -- but because I don't think they connect to the audience as much as some of the other couples.

Pasha & Sara (West Coast Swing). I have to admit that Pasha is growing on me. He wasn't my favorite at the beginning, and still isn't my favorite, but his personality is showing through more so that's great. I LOVED seeing Benji again -- and having him teach was so great! It made me remember why he is so loved by America. But about the performance.... I have to say that I was a bit distracted by the song -- horrible, awful, repeating song "check it out now, the funks so rubber" what in the world??? I just wanted the song to end! But I had the show in Tivo -- so I played it back with the music off and I loved it. :-) Great choreography by Benji.

Sabre & Dominic (Hip Hop). I love Shane Sparks -- he's such a great choreographer. Both of these two are becoming more like-able as time goes on. I hope they will be safe again this week -- and the dance was great.

Jamie & Hok (Waltz). I have to say I was really nervous for Hok when I saw they were going to do the waltz. I thought Jamie danced beautifully -- it was wonderful to watch her. And I think they are such a great couple -- wish they would be safe, but I predict they'll be in the bottom three.

Lauren & Neil (Jazz). I just love Neil! I think he's going to be a contender for the winner of So You Think You Can Dance. He's just so cute and like-able. They did a great job.

So, my predictions for this week. Definitely Shauna & Cedric, and Danny & Anya will be in the bottom three. But the other couple is a little bit "iffy" -- probably Jamie & Hok just based on the dance this week.

Then I think Cedric will be sent home, and probably Anya because her individual dancing isn't necessarily as good as the others.

Let's see what happens.... (And if you have your own opinions, please feel free to comment.)

So You Think You Can Dance Results

Wow -- last week's So You Think You Can Dance had quite a few surprises. I thought Jessie did a good job but then she still was sent home. I don't think anyone was more surprised than she was.

I'm glad that Cedric is around for another week. And having Jesus go home was okay with me, although he is a good dancer.

I'm going to miss the show this week -- I wish they weren't taking the week off, but it will be interesting to see if the dancing is even that much better with the extra time.