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Welcome to Simple Man Entertainment. We're here with a look at last night's So You Think You Can Dance show. It was the first part of the finale with the top 6 dancing - competing for the title "America's Favorite Dancer." It was a great show, and they all showed how incredible they really are. I definitely think America has a tough choice ahead of them.

Kicking off the show were Ryan and Kathryn with a Samba, choreographed by Jason Gilkison (who's becoming one of my favorite choreographers this season). They danced to "Magalenha" by Sergio Mendes. They turned up the heat and it was a Stunning and fantastic routine. Mary screamed (nothing new there), Nigel loved the "entertainment factor," and Adam called the show now the "rise of Kathryn" show.

Next were Jakob and Ellenore with a Broadway routine by Tyce Diorio. They danced to "I Gotcha" by Fossee (original Broadway Cast). This really showed both of them off and it was a smoldering routine that I really thought made Ellenore especially look great. Adam commented that this type of a routine made Broadway "relevant, hip, and gorgeous."

With a Lyrical Jazz routine by Sonya, Russell and Ashleigh took the stage. They danced to "Angel Standing By" by Jewel. I loved this routine. It was beautiful and breathtaking. The judges called it "incredible" and full of "passion" and I had to agree. This was one of my favorites for the night.

Ryan and Ellenore were next with a Jazz routine by Gary Stewart. They danced to "Kontact Me" by Boys Noize. This routine wasn't my favorite and I did agree with Nigel that it was "devoid of emotion." However, I think perhaps that had something to do with the choreographer. It was well done, unique, and different, but not a top hit for the night.

Then reunited partners, Jakob and Ashleigh, were dancing a Foxtrot, choreographed by Jean Marc Generaux. They danced to "Let the Good Times Roll" by Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy. They did a great job. This was a foxtrot that I actually liked and it looked beautiful and was called "fantastic" by the judges.

Russell and Ellenore took the stage next with a Paso Doble routine by Jason Gilkison. They danced to "Village Attack" from Blood Diamond (original Soundtrack). It was a fiery routine that the judges called "magnificent" and they got it right. Ellenore was called a "Spanish vixen" and I really thought this was an incredible routine. However, I felt that Ellenore really outshined Russell in this routine.

Then Jakob and Kathryn danced together. They danced a Contemporary routine by Dwight Rodent and Desmond Richardson. They danced to "At This Moment" by Michael Buble. They received a standing ovation from the judges, and it was well deserved. This routine was brilliant and stunning, and Mary called it "one of the best performances I've ever seen." Adam thought it was a game changer, and was so overwhelmed by the routine he had to stop talking (now that doesn't happen often with Adam).

Finally married couple, Ryan and Ashleigh, were dancing together on stage for the first time since auditions. I was so excited for this moment. They did a Travis Wall Contemporary routine and danced to "I'm There Too" by Michelle Featherstone. Nigel felt they "accounted for yourselves very well" and Adam thanked them for showing their "incredible tenderness." I agreed with Mary, it's really rare that couples get to share a moment like that, and I was so glad I got to see it. Incredible!

Last of all, Russell and Kathryn were ending the show with a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "I Can Transform Ya" by Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz. They were hitting hard and it was a great routine. Mary gave it a big scream, and I felt it was a wonderful way to end the night.

In the end, I felt they all did incredible. It's hard to tell who will win this season. I really think that Jakob and Ashleigh will end up being the top two, although I'm not sure who would come out the actual winner of the two. However, the rest of the dancers have huge fan bases too, so I guess you just never know. We will be back tomorrow though to let you know who ACTUALLY wins the title, "America's Favorite Dancer" on So You Think You Can Dance, so be sure to visit Simple Man Entertainment tomorrow for the results! There's a 2 hour results and finale show tonight, so tune in if you can. Enjoy some of my favorite performances below.

Jakob and Kathryn - Contemporary



Jakob and Ellenore - Broadway



Russell and Ashleigh - Lyrical Jazz



Ryan and Ashleigh - Contemporary