On last night's So You Think You Can Dance episode, each couple performed twice and for the last time with the partner they have become accustomed to. Starting next week, each dancer will pick randomly dance styles as well as partners. So last night was the last time we got to see rockstar couples Ashleigh and Jakob and Kathryn and Legacy. While losing their partners will be hard for all of the dancers, these two couples are the ones I will miss the most. Anyway, let's get to my opinion on each of the dances.
1) Ellenore and Ryan danced a Lindy Hop by new choreographer Carla
This performance was very high energy and it was obvious they had great stamina to perform full out throughout. The lifts were good and the coffee grinders they did were so impressive. Plus, they looked like they were really having fun, which made the audience want to smile along with them.
2) Kathryn and Legacy danced a Sonya jazz routine
This was a quirky dance, as is Sonya's trademark, but it was also very sexy and flirty. The choreography showed off her technique and also highlighted his breaking skills, which made the performance exciting to watch. They also hit everything perfectly with the music. This was a great routine.
3) Karen and Victor (this week's new couple) danced a tango choreographed by Tony
As necessary, this was an intense dance that was full of sharp movements. Honestly, I thought Victor was going to have a difficult time, but he didn't really lag behind Karen as much as I thought he was going to. And, I agree, they had really hot chemistry.
4) Mollee and Nathan danced a hip hop routine choreographed by Jamal
This routine was OK, but I wasn't really feeling it. I almost want to blame the choreography. They were not very hard hitting and the most exciting part was the last 20 seconds. Other than that I was almost bored.
5) Noelle and Russell danced a Tony samba
With this routine, the smiling made it a bit difficult to buy. I thought the technique was bad and they were not sexy. Some of Noelle's hip shakes actually looked awkward. Also, her costume was distracting and she should have been a little more covered up.
6) Ashleigh and Jakob danced a lyrical jazz routine choreographed by Sonya
This was amazing choreography by Sonya and it was sustained by amazing performances from both these dancers. Honestly, the hair on my arms stood up. The lifts were breathtaking and their technique never stops impressing me. I could watch them dance forever. They are so wonderful together.
7) Ellenore and Ryan danced a Broadway routine choreographed by Spencer
This was great choreography and it called for mechanical movements, which these two dancers pulled off. They also got into character perfectly, which helped it have great performance value.
8) Kathryn and Legacy danced a Viennese waltz choreographed by Jean Marc
Their technique was, as expected, pretty bad, but I was not distracted by it because they are such an entertaining couple. It's obvious they look after one another in their movements and that they are a caring couple. While Legacy did look a bit clunky at times, Kathryn was very elegant. It was a pretty good routine.
9) Karen and Victor danced a Laurieann hip hop routine
Karen, especially, looked angry instead of passionate throughout the routine and, I agree with Adam who said, angry didn't match the idea behind the dance or the song. This wasn't a true hip hop routine and it barely registered as OK. It really wasn't memorable.
10) Mollee and Nathan danced a new style - the can can - choreographed by Tyce
This was a high energy, nonstop routine. There were tons of kicks, hopping, jumping, etcetera. Tyce really showed off Mollee's flexibility and gymnastics, while Nathan got to show off his incredible turning ability. Overall, this was a fun routine, but I agree with the judges who think this pair breaking up will be good for them.
11) Noelle and Russell danced a Tyce contemporary routine
This was an emotional dance and I am happy to report it flowed nicely. There were a lot of slow, controlled movements, and they were so into it, together. I really believed their chemistry and it made the dance memorable.
12) Ashleigh and Jakob danced the cha cha choreographed by Jean Marc
This was Ashleigh's chance to shine. She was in her element, but if Jakob truly lagged behind, I didn't notice. And it is true that for her to be as wonderful as she was, Jakob had to be an awesome partner. This routine was very sexy and as exciting as a cha cha can be.
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