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We're back at Simple Man Entertainment with your next look at So You Think You Can Dance Season 5. Last night the top 6 danced, and it definitely was a packed show - so let's get to it.

Judging the show was of course Nigel and Mary, and they were joined last night by Lil C.

Starting out the show, the top 3 guys danced a Sonya contemporary routine, which was incredible. Dancing to "True Romance" by She Wants Revenge, it definitely showcased the top guys. Both Mary and Lil C "loved it" and Nigel felt that Evan really "stood out" in this routine.

Paired together this week were Ade and Jeanine. They picked a Samba choreographed by Louis Van Amstel. Dancing to "Love Game" by Lady Gaga, this routine had mixed reviews. Mary felt that the "first 15 seconds were incredible…then it started to fall apart." Even Lil C felt it "fell short" although al the judges had to admit that Jeanine was beautiful and did perform well in the routine - it was Ade that seemed to have the problem.

Next up was Kayla with her solo. This was a much better solo than we've seen from her in the past. In fact, for the girls, hers may have been the best solo of the night, although it pains me to admit it.

Evan and Melissa were paired together and they first performed a Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio. They danced a cute piece to "Get Me to the Church on Time" from My Fair Lady by Matt Dusk. I really loved this routine and was irritated that Lil C sort of cracked down on Evan, saying he expected more. However, Mary saved the day saying, perhaps this was "get me to the finale on time," and I agreed. Nigel really felt that Evan did bring enough and felt that Melissa did "good work" in the routine.

Ade was the next solo, dancing a routine that was cool and fun. Although his routine wasn't as good as the others, you always have to say this guy has fun out there.

Brandon and Kayla were paired together this week and they were dancing a Contemporary routine with Stacey Tookey. They danced to "All I Want" by Ahn Trio. It was definitely a beautiful piece with intricate work. Lil C called it "really intense" and "beyond amazing." Mary felt it was "exquisite" and Nigel called it "brilliant."

Up next was Melissa, dancing her solo. She did a good job, and as always, showed off her great ballerina skills.

Ade and Jeanine were dancing again next, doing a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "Move (If You Wanna)" by MIMS. This routine was fun, and it definitely made use of some great props. I thought that Jeanine was really hitting it in this routine. Lil C gave it great praise, calling it "buck" and Mary said they weren't "getting their eviction notice." Nigel thought they "got down" and called it "fantastic."

Brandon performed his solo next, and it was incredible. It was very strong and he got a standing ovation from the judges. Usually the judges don't comment on solos, but Nigel said that his solo was "one of the best solos we've ever seen on the show."

With the Quick Step, otherwise known as the "kiss of death" on the show, Evan and Melissa were next. They were choreographed by Louis Van Amstel and danced to "As Long as I'm Singin'" by The Brian Setzer Orchestra. I thought they pulled it off fairly well. Lil C thought it was "fabulous" as did Nigel, although both Mary and Nigel both commented that the middle lost a bit.

Jeanine danced her solo next, and unfortunately I thought it wasn't quite as good as her other solos; however, it was still a nice performance.

Next up came Evan with his solo, and I just loved it. He's a happy dancer and always makes you smile when he dances. Great as always!

Brandon and Kayla hit the stage next with a Disco routine with Doriana Sanchez. She wanted to outdo her last routine, and I'm not sure that this was a good idea. They danced to "Dance (Disco Heat)" by Sylvester. The judges gave this rave reviews with Lil C calling it "awesome," Mary calling it a "home run," and Nigel screaming and running around the set. However, I felt that they overlooked some flaws in the piece. First of all, I felt that the routine had too many tricks, making it look a bit stilted. There were a few times that they faltered on the tricks as well, getting a bit behind. I'm not sure why the judges failed to mention this, and although the piece was definitely difficult and very good, I didn't think it was necessarily "all that."

The last routine of the night was the top 3 girls dancing a Sonya contemporary routine. This was a fun routine and they danced to "Kick It" by Nin Martine. They were supposed to be dancing as cartoon superheroes. Nigel called them "super dancers" and Mary said they were the "epitome of strong, versatile, sexy dancers."

That wrapped up the show. For me it was perhaps a bit anticlimactic. The group routines were great, and the couple routines were pretty good, but nothing stood out like it did last week. As to who will get cut tonight - well that's anybody's guess. Check back tomorrow to find out what happens tonight and who final four dancers will be.