Archive for September, 2009
Nigel and Mary: So You Think You Can Dance is Different
In the past couple years, several dance shows started airing on national television. So You Think You Can Dance judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy open up
Executive Producer & Judge Nigel Lythgoe Talks About Adam Shankman & Season 6 Changes.
On a recent press call, Executive Producer and Judge Nigel Lythgoe discussed Adam Shankman, Season 6, and more.
Season 3 Finalist Lauren Gottlieb Appears on Glee & Talks about SYTYCD
So You Think You Can Dance Season 3 finalist Lauren Gottlieb was front and center during a production of Duffy’s “Mercy” on Fox’s new hit show, Glee. Lauren played a member of the Vocal Adrenaline glee club who performed intricate, back-bending choreography on last Wednesday’s episode. Glee airs immediately following So You Think You Can Dance on Wednesday nights.
So You Think You Can Dance Performers in Emmys® Telecast
On the 61st Primetime Emmy® Awards live telecast, So You Think You Can Dance choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo choreographed a routine that showcased reality TV show dance and included some SYTYCD alumni. Season 4’s Joshua Allen, Katee Shean, and Mark Kanemura, and Season 3’s Hok Konishi and Dominic Sandoval danced on the Nokia Theater stage.
Adam Shankman Joins Mary Murphy & Nigel Lythgoe as New Judge on So You Think You Can Dance!
Adam Shankman
Acclaimed producer, director and choreographer Adam Shankman has joined SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE as a third judge. Shankman, who has been a guest judge and choreographer on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE since 2007, will sit alongside Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe and draw upon his expertise to critique the dancers throughout the competition.
Familiar Faces on the Video Music Awards
Did you catch some familiar faces on television while watching Sunday’s Video Music Awards? The awards show included a tribute to Michael Jackson, during which Janet Jackson took the stage to perform. Her back-up dancers included So You Think You Can Dance choreographers Tyce Diorio, Wade Robson, Laurieann Gibson, and Dave Scott.
Tyce Diorio Wins Emmy® for Choreography: the 2nd Emmy This Year for So You Think You Can Dance
Congratulations Tyce Diorio on winning the Outstanding Choreography Emmy® award at the 2009 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards. This is the first Emmy® win for the choreographer and the fifth win for So You Think You Can Dance. Tyce received the award for choreographing the “Adam and Eve / Silence” contemporary piece danced by William Wingfield and Jessica King during Season 4. Judge Mary Murphy called the dance “one of the most amazing pieces I’ve ever seen on the show.” Will and Jessica returned to So You Think You Can Dance’s fifth season to perform the Emmy® nominated number on a results show.
So You Think You Can Dance is Different from Other Shows
We caught up with So You Think You Can Dance judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy to ask them how their show differs from the other dance shows out there.
How did Cat, Nigel and Mary Juggle Season 5 with Season 6 Auditions?
Even though the Season 6 auditions are on the air now, they actually took place during the thick of Season 5.
New Fall Season Starts Wed Sept 9: New Schedule for Audition Shows.
After a spectacular fifth summer season of So You Think You Can Dance, television’s hottest dance competition series makes its fall debut when it returns for an all-new sixth season on Wednesday, September 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hosted by Cat Deeley, So You Think You Can Dance continues to amaze viewers as dancers skilled in everything from Hip-Hop, Krumping, and Popping to Salsa, Jookin’, and Jive compete to be named America’s Favorite Dancer.
RECENT+TWEETS
Follow- You still have a chance to try-out for #sytycd S9! Salt Lake City auditions are THU 2/23 and Los Angeles are FRI 3/2. - http://t.co/A1iz94Sb
- How much do you know about the dance styles featured on #sytycd? Take the "Dance Dictionary" quiz to find out: http://t.co/CIs3290Z
- Sneak Peek Video: Be a part of the SYTYCD Experience in Las Vegas! - http://t.co/nbI6COGD #sytycd
- 7 #sytycd alumni held a flash mob at @theEllenShow in celebration of Ellen DeGeneres’ birthday last week. Learn more: http://t.co/2XpCx9ud
- #sytycd Season 9: @RealityWanted Checks Out The New York Auditions - http://t.co/xvA4zR4V
- #sytycd Season 7's @AlexdWong is going to Hollywood with @AmericanIdol! Details: http://t.co/imxKaiCK #Idol
- Catch @catdeeley co-host LIVE! WITH KELLY this Thursday, January 26! Check local listings. - http://t.co/aANdFx3y #sytycd
- Dance your heart out at the New York, NY auditions for #sytycd S9 on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Manhattan Center! Info: http://t.co/A1iz94Sb
- Nigel Lythgoe (@dizzyfeet) talks about the new season of #sytycd, auditions and more: http://t.co/XJlst8gv
- Dallas, TX auditions take place TOMORROW (FRI 1/13) at the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium! Info: http://t.co/A1iz94Sb #sytycd
- Introducing the #SYTYCD Experience, a 2-3 day workshop taking place Mar. 30 - Apr. 1 in Las Vegas. Details: http://t.co/NNeHIdRa
- Check out some photos from the #sytycd Season 9 auditions in Atlanta: http://t.co/T5FAqGSp
- Auditions for #sytycd Season 9 kick-off this Thursday (1/5) in Atlanta, GA at The FOX Theatre! Details: http://t.co/A1iz94Sb
- Happy New Year!
- #sytycd was named “Best Unscripted Reality TV Show of 2011” by @USATODAY! Check it out: http://t.co/8PjffbRe
- Think you have what it takes to be crowned America's Favorite Dancer? Find out how you can audition for #sytycd S9: http://t.co/A1iz94Sb
- . @catdeeley says #sytycd is "Bigger than ever before!" - Read more: http://t.co/aEliooLQ
- . @tvdotcom has nominated #sytycd for a “Best of 2011” award! Vote here: http://t.co/j4OCoqWX
- #sytycd Season Nine auditions kick-off in Atlanta, GA on THUR 1/5! More info: http://t.co/A1iz94Sb
- An interview with #sytycd S8's Melanie & Clarice at the Youth Rock Awards (video): http://t.co/C3v8dfNv
Recent Posts
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Audition for Season 9
Posted on 11/14/11 at 5:15pm
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Season 9 Auditions – Two Cities Left
Posted on 02/06/12 at 4:35pm
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SYTYCD Alumni Celebrate Ellen DeGeneres’ Birthday
Posted on 01/30/12 at 5:21pm
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Alex Wong is Going to Hollywood with American Idol
Posted on 01/25/12 at 1:17pm