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Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment and the “So You Think You Can Dance” Top 14 results show post. This week saw the Top 14 turn into the Top 12, and will put us just one week away from Top 10 and the back stretch of the competition. As usual two dancers got bad news at the end of this show but I have to tell you that I was not surprised by the judge’s decisions, which were unanimous for both dancers.

As usual this week’s results show started off with a group routine featuring all of the dancers. This weeks opening number was choreographed by award winning husband and wife team Wade and Amanda Robson. As usual Wade and Amanda did a stellar job on the choreography and the Top 14 dancers performed the piece with excellence and really gave this weeks show a great start. The dancers performed to Aha by Imogen Heap a very cool tune.

Out of the seven couples the three couples that were placed in the bottom three were Kevin and Karen, Victor and Channing, and Nathan and Mollee. With regards to Karen and Kevin all three judges had said on Tuesday night that they were the couple in danger of being in the bottom as did Joy and I. Nathan and Mollee were a bit of a surprise but I suppose it was karmic justice for skating into safety after a horrible performance the week before.

Once the three bottom couples had been chosen and told to prepare to dance their solo’s we were treated to a Bollywood routine by the NDM Dance Troupe choreographed by another award winning choreographer named Nakul Dev Mahajan who also performed in the piece. Nakul has also choreographed for “So You Think You Can Dance” and his routines featured some of the shows favorite couples and are well remembered.

After a phenomenal performance by NDM it was time for the dancers to perform their solos. This is actually my favorite part of the show because I get to watch the dancers dance for their lives on their own and I was not disappointed last night. It appeared to me that most of the six dancers in the bottom really raised their performances to the next level making the judges job that much harder.

While the judges were sent back stage to confer and make the hard call of who stays and who goes we got another great performance, which actually was a surprise because I thought they were going to go to a commercial break. This performance featured an up and coming guitar virtuoso by the name of Orianthi Panagaris. Talk about an awesome performance I really like this woman.

After the judges came back it was time for their critiques of the solos. Nathan and Mollee both brought their A-games according to the judges sparking Nigel to comment that Mollee showed everyone what dancing for your life is all about. The other four also performed very well and I thought that Channing’s solo was great. However in the end both Kevin and Channing were cut.

That is all for our “So You Think You Can Dance” reviews this week at Simple Man Entertainment. I hope you all keep your eyes open and check out tomorrows Simple Man Music blog when it comes out I think you will like it. Until we see you all again have a wonderful evening and a great day tomorrow my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Opening Group Dance

Thanks for checking in at Simple Man Entertainment. If you watched So You Think You Can Dance last night, you know the show was excellent. Things are definitely shaping up towards the top 10, and I have some pretty good ideas as to who will be there.

One of my favorite couples, Ashleigh and Jakob opened up the show with a Hip Hop routine by Napoleon and Tabitha. They danced to "Watcha Say" by Jason Derulo. It was awesome. Who knew that these two were so good at hip hop? I felt that they really were awesome, the judges loved it, and I agreed with them that Ashleigh is "a star." This couple is definitely steaming into the top 10!

Next up were Karen and Kevin. They had some trouble last week and ended up in the bottom three couples. This week they were dancing a Broadway routine, choreographed by new choreographer, Spencer Liff. They danced to "If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity. The judges said they didn't bring any humor to the routine, and I agreed. This routine was okay, but they were missing the performance that this dance needed. I think they could be in real trouble.

Russell and Noelle were up next with a Foxtrot choreographed by Eddie Simon. This was the second Foxtrot for Russell. They danced to "Baby (You've Got What it Takes)" by Michael Buble. About the second half of the routine, they really started to have fun, and I liked it. The judges commented that it was really good and the routine brought joy, and I thought that summed it up. Their only problem I think is that some of the other couples were so good and voters aren't fans of the Foxtrot. I guess we'll see how big their fan base is this week.

With a Jazz routine by Tyce Diorio, Victor and Channing were up next. They danced to "Blackbird" by Bobby McFerrin. The judges enjoyed it, and so did I. I thought it was cool, they danced it well, but it wasn't that memorable, and I think this couple could be in trouble too.

Kathryn and Legacy took the stage with a Pasa Doble routine, choreographed by Tony Meredith. They danced to "Persuit" by Ka. You all know by now that Legacy is one of my favorite dancers, and I was a bit worried for him. However, he NAILED this routine. The judges commented that this piece has "intensity and passion," Mary screamed, and Adam even thought that Legacy has what it takes to go all the way this season. Now that was the first time anyone has named someone to win, so I took notice. I definitely think Legacy will be in the final four. This guy eats up dance, he dances with heart, and he has no training, yet he has never missed. I can't wait to see what he'll do next.

Up next were Ryan and Ellenore. After a trainwreck last week and a stint in the bottom three couples, they had to pull out the stops this week. They were dancing a Contemporary routine choreographed by Travis Wall, an excellent choreographer who was once a contestant himself. They danced to "Your Ex-Lover's Dead" by Stars. This was incredible. The judges called it memorable, brilliant, and it even got the high praise that it was the "best a ballroom dancer has ever done a contemporary piece." I think they're definitely out of the bottom this week.

Nathan and Mollee had it pretty tough last week. Their routine sucked, yet they still ended up safe, which Nigel really couldn't believe. Nigel was tough on them, but I’m going to call it "tough love" because they deserved it. This week, they had something to prove. They were dancing a Pop Jazz routine by Laurieanne Gibson. They danced to "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga. The judges felt that they dug deeper this week, and they said they were back in the game. I thought that the routine was good, but they still need to step it up a notch.

At the end of the show, the judges predicted that Karen and Kevin were in danger. I think that Victor and Channing are in danger too. As for the third couple, well, that could go about any way. I predict that Kevin and Channing will be the two to get cut, but you never know.

Below are a couple of my favorites from last night. Enjoy, and come back to Simple Man Entertainment to read about the results.

Ashleigh and Jakob



Ryan and Ellenore



Kathryn and Legacy

Last night was the first results show for season 6 and it is bound to be a memorable show for us all and in particular the dancers. There were on or two surprises in last nights show that I didn’t expect as well, especially after some of the horrible performances on Tuesday night. It just goes to show you that the mob rules and that they will sometimes get it very wrong.

The voting sometimes saves dancers and couples from landing in the bottom three even though they deserve to be there and this is true of last nights results. I do believe that two of the couples in the bottom three did belong there in the case of Ryan and Ellenore, and Peter and Pauline. However I believe that my favorite couple Nathan and Mollee should have been there instead of Kevin and Karen.

Nigel, Mary, Adam and many of the choreographers have said that the dancers for Season 6 have even more talent than those who were in the Top 20 for Season 5 and I tend to agree. Unfortunately not one of the six dancers who danced for their lives last night proved it was true. If anything they made Nigel and company look like fools for making such a statement, because all of the solos last night were definitely sub-standard.

I will have to say that the two dancers I thought would be cut after last nights solos were the ones to go. Peter the third Tapper in this season’s Top 20 and his partner Jazz dancer Pauline. I will also tell you that despite the audiences dislike for Nigel's criticism’s he and the panel were spot on. The one bright spot in this otherwise dreary show of bad performances was the guest contemporary routine, which was excellent.

That is all for So You Think You Can Dance this week here at Simple Man Entertainment but we hope to see you all again next week. You can also look forward to seeing more postings on our other blogs Simple Man Politics, Simple Man Music, and Parents “R” US very soon too. I hope you all have a great evening my friends and CIAO4NOW!!!!!

Glad you're back at Simple Man Entertainment. Last night was a great show on So You Think You Can Dance. The top 16 danced, and it was interesting to see what happened. This week the viewers vote, so things will be a bit different.

Opening the show were Karen and Kevin, dancing a Hustle choreographed by Maria Torez. They danced to "Come to Me" by France Joli. I thought this dance was just okay, and really thought it should have been better, but they sure got a lot of love from the judges. I guess I wasn't there, but I thought the judges were wrong on this one.

Next up was one of my favorite couples - Ashleigh and Jakob. These two were dancing a Jazz routine choreographed by Mandy Moore. They dance to "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Great tune, but the way. I loved this routine and it was one of my three favorites for the night. They performed well, and I agreed with the judges that they have a great partnership and the routine was "on fire."

Peter and Pauline took the stage doing a Quick Step, otherwise known as the "Kiss of Death" on the show. It was choreographed by new choreographers, JT and Tomas. They danced to "Hey Baby (Shake Those Hula Hips)" by Big Kahuna and the Copa Cat Pack. The judges said it "wasn't great" but they "pulled it off." I agreed with Nigel that the characters that they were given actually helped them out. However, I think there's a chance they still end up in the bottom three.

Kathryn and Legacy were next with a Broadway routine, choreographed by Andy Blankenbeuhler, another new choreographer. They danced to "I Wanna Be Like You" by the Swinging Fireballs. The judges loved it and so did I. They called Legacy an "inspiration" and Nigel commented that this show turns "street dancers into complete dancers." I really believe that Legacy is going far in this show!

New couple this week, Victor and Channing, took the stage with a Contemporary routine by Stacy Tookey. They danced to "Be Be Your Love" by Rachel Yamagata. I was surprised that they did so well, and agreed that it did help to "reinvigorate" their partnership a bit. However, I also agreed with Nigel and Mary that I expected a bit more, especially after the phenomenal contemporary routine performed by Kathryn and Legacy last week. This was both of their styles, so it could have been even better.

Ryan and Ellenore danced a Hip Hop routine by Lil C. They danced to "Lost Boiz Anthem" by Tha J-Squad. This routine just "wasn't good at all" as the judges said. Adam thought Ryan had taken some strides, but seriously, I didn't like it at all. Although, in their defense, I don't think the costumes were helping them out. I think they're in danger, and all the judges agreed.

With a Salsa, Nathan and Mollee were up next. They were choreographed by Gustavo Vargas. They danced to "Quinbara" by Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco. This was another routine that was not good at all. It was called the "bad luck of the draw" by the judges, and they all agreed that this routine just exposed all of their weaknesses. I kind of think they could end up in the bottom three, but they do have a big fan base, so we'll see.

Last of all, Russell and Noelle took the stage with an Afro Jazz, choreographed by Sean Cheesman. They danced to the "Frog Dance" by Mickey Heart and Planet Drum. I loved this piece. These two definitely danced with joy and they were put on the "hot tamale train" by Mary. Nigel went as far to call Russell a "star of the season."

The show was great, but I saw some of my favorites really get tripped up. I'm anxious to see what happens tonight, and of course we'll be back tomorrow to let you know what happened in the So You Think You Can Dance results show.

Below are my three favorites from last night. Enjoy, and thanks for visiting Simple Man Entertainment.


Kathryn and Legacy



Ashleigh and Jakob



Russell and Noelle

Hi there, and welcome to Simple Man Entertainment. Last night the top 18 danced on So You Think You Can Dance, and it was a great show. Due to the World Series, the show only could air once this week, so again the judges were making the cuts at the end of the show. However, Cat Deely assured the audience that things would be back to normal next week, which means you can vote!!!

The show was packed, so let's get to it. First on the stage were Russell and Noelle. If you remember, last week Noelle didn't dance because she was hurt, but this week they were taking on a Jamal Sims (a new choreographer to the show who does a lot of the choreography for the Step Up movies) Hip Hop routine. They danced to "Move, Shake, Drop Remix" by Dj Laz, Flo Rida & Casely. It was a bit disappointing as the judges said, although Russell pulled it off a bit better than Noelle did.

Ashleigh and Jakob were up next with the Viennese Waltz, choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "At Last" by Etta James, and I thought that the dance was as beautiful as the song. They were called a "strong" "beautiful couple" and I totally agreed. These two were sure to be safe.

Let me take a moment to tell you a little why Ashleigh is one of my favorite dancers. I'm trying not to make these posts too long, but she is so inspiring I just have to talk about here for a minute. She's the wife of Ryan (they are both Latin dancers) and it's a miracle that this girl can walk, let alone dance. Ashleigh has overcome a three year illness and at one time was in a wheelchair. There was no way anyone thought she'd dance - but here she is. She is such an inspiration, which makes her one of my favorites this season. Thanks Ashleigh for showing us all you can overcome the odds to do whatever you want to if you have enough heart.

Now, back to the show. Next up were Bianca and Victor. They were dancing a Tyce routine that was supposed to have a southern gospel dance feel to it. Emphasis on "supposed" to… They danced to "Maybe God is Tryin' to Tell You Something" from the Color Purple Soundtrack. It was okay, but they didn't "get crazy" the way they should have. They weren't in character and left me and the judges disappointed.

Nathan and Mollee, resident cuties and the youngest two on the show, were up next with a Bollywood routine choreographed by Nakul. They danced to "Azeem Q Shean Shahenshah" from the Jodhea Akbar soundtrack. It was incredible. They have so much energy and were called "exciting" and "tremendous" by the judges, amid screams from Mary (big shocker). Loved them.

Channing and Phillip took the stage next with a Tony and Melanie Samba. They danced to "Maracatu Funk" by The Samba Squad. It was disappointing. The tricks looked horrible and I thought he was going to drop her. Apparently the judges agreed, saying they were "struggling" and I knew these two may be in trouble.

Next, Karen and Kevin were up with a Hip Hop routine choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha, two of my favorite choreographers I might add. They danced to "Ice Cream Paint Job" by Dorrough, and it was awesome. They were both put in the "hot tamale train" by Mary, and I think they're going to stay there for awhile.

Kathryn and Legacy were up next. Have I mentioned that Legacy is one of my favorites? Oh yeah, I think I did. Lol. They were dancing a contemporary routine choreographed by Stacy Tookey, who came to the show from SYTYCD Canada last season. She's awesome by the way. They danced to "2-Steps Away" by Patti Labelle. I wasn't sure how Legacy was going to do in this style. After all he's a B-Boy - not much experience in contemporary. They NAILED it!!! It was my favorite routine of the night. Legacy was incredible and it was so touching it literally had me holding my breath. Absolutely beautiful. This couple is going places!

It was hard for me to pay attention much after that contemporary, but Peter and Pauline were up next. They both had lost partners last week, so it was their first week together. They were dancing a Jazz routine by Wade Robson. They danced to "Little Green Bag" by George Baker Selection. This was based on the idea of Van Gogh's painting "Starry Starry Night." They were supposed to be people who were taken out of the painting, and the imagery for the dance was incredible. It was called "controversial" but I thought it was pretty cool.

Last of all, Ryan and Ellenore were up to dance an Argentine Tango, which was choreographed by Miriam and Leonardo. They danced to "Violentango" by Astor Piazzola. It was unbelievable. They did an amazing job and they got a standing ovation from the judges, which doesn't happen that often.

At the end of the show, they named four dancers who were in danger and who had to dance for their life. The four in danger were no surprise. In danger were Noelle, Phillip, Victor, and Bianca.

After dancing for their lives, the judges made the cut. They cut Bianca and Phillip, both tap dancers, which was tough for them, but I believe they made the right choices. Let's hope the other tapper can keep it going for the tappers.

Tune in next week to Simple Man Entertainment and we'll be back with a look at the show and there should be a results show next week too, which we'll also cover. Until then, enjoy my favorite routine from last night.

Legacy and Kathryn Contemporary Routine

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment. We're here to update you on one of our favorite shows - So You Think You Can Dance. Season 6 is shaping up to be incredible, and last night the top 20 competed against each other for the first time.

As Tim mentioned, Billy Bell had to leave the show, which is a tragedy. He was replaced by Brandon Dumlao, one of the guys that had been cut right before the top 20.

It was an amazing show full of some of the best talent I've ever seen, so here's a quick recap of what happened.

First up was Channing and Phillip dancing the Jive. They danced to "Rockin' Robin" by the Jackson 5. I agreed with the judges that it was "not bad." Not my favorite piece of the night, but they showed off their talent.

Next was Ashleigh and Jacob doing a Tyce Diorio Broadway routine. They dance to "Hit Me With a Hot Note" by Sophisticated Ladies. Love it! It was great. I'm loving Ashleigh more and more, and Jacob is an incredible dancer.

Then Ariana and Peter took the stage. Both were out of their element with a Napoleon and Tabitha Hip Hop Routine. They danced to "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro. Like the judges, I found this "disappointing." It could have been so much better!

Russell, the show's crumper, and Noelle were supposed to be up next. Due to an injury Noelle is sitting out this week. If she is not able to perform next week, she'll have to leave the show. The dance was a Foxtrot choreographed by Tony and Melanie, and Melanie danced in the place of Noelle. It was a tough situation, but I thought Russell pulled it off well.

Next up, Bianca and Victor. They danced a Contemporary piece by Travis Wall. The danced to "Wasted Time" by Me'Shel Ndegeocello. It was beautiful and for a tapper, I thought Bianca held her own well!

Karen and Kevin were hitting the floor next with a Cha Cha choreographed by Tony and Melanie. They danced to "Push It" the Glee Cast Version. I was impressed. They looked good and Karen who was dancing in her own style definitely shined.

Ryan, hunky ballroom dancer that most girls are drooling over, and Ellenore took the stage next. They were dancing a Contemporary Jazz piece by Sonya Tayeh. They danced to "Arcadia" by Apparat. It was a great piece - very earthy and they performed incredibly.

Next up was Pauline and Brandon. Brandon only had a day and a half to get up to speed on this Smooth Waltz, danced to "You Light Up My Life" by Whitney Houston. They did well, but you could see the lack of technique in Brandon especially. I definitely figured he was going to get cut.

One of my favorites, Legacy, was up next with Kathryn. They were dancing a Dave Scott Hip Hop to "On and On" by Missy Elliott. They hit so hard in this piece. I was thrilled with Legacy and surprised at how well Kathryn did. One of my favorites for the night!

Last up, Nathan and Mollee took the stage. They were dancing a Dorianna Sanchez Disco routine, which are known for being hard and fast. They danced to "Turn the Beat Around" by Gloria Estafan. It was incredible. It was hard, it was fast, and they nailed it. I just loved this routine and all the energy and excitement the two dancers brought to it.

For this week only, since they already did a show last night, they were giving the results on the same night, decided by the judges. Relax and take a breath though. Next week it's back to voting and then the judges deciding out of the bottom three couples.

In danger for the night were Ariana, Russell, Pauline, and Brandon. They were all asked to dance for their lives. I knew immediately who would get cut, and I was right. The judges cut Ariana and Brandon at the end of the night. A sigh of relief…Crumper Russell would stay on!!!

This season is incredible and I can't wait to see what happens next week. Stay tuned and we'll be keeping you updated here at Simple Man Entertainment. Be sure to catch the shows if you can on FOX!

Below are a few great videos to check out.


Kathryn and Legacy - Hip Hop



Nathan and Mollee - Disco





Had to throw this one in. Here is the hip hop routine the three hip hop dancers performed in the first show where they weren't competing. It was so incredible, I just had to post it for you all to check it out!!!

Welcome back to Simple Man Entertainment my friends I know it has been a while since we have posted anything here. Of course as I am sure you are aware we would not miss out on posting about a phenomenal show called “So You Think You Can Dance”. We are now at the start of the Season Six Top 20 competition and it looks like this season is going to over shadow Season 5, which was awesome.

Last week we all saw the judges whittle down the remaining Vegas contestants to the Top 20 dancers for this season, and there was at least one surprising twist there. One of their picks Paula van Oppen declined to compete because she had accepted a movie contract, which allowed dancer Ashleigh Di Lello to join the Top 20. This of course made her husband and top 20 contestant Ryan Di Lello very happy.

Last night we all got to see a one hour show that showcased the dancers in their chosen genres performing without fear of being cut. The show started with a 1930’s inspired piece that involved the entire Top 20 group of dancers. The routine was very well choreographed and performed depicting a sort of dancing gang fight between rival groups.

This season has also seen a couple of new firsts for the show. Season 6 finally has its first Krumper Russell Ferguson appearing in the top 20. Season 6 not is not only showcasing its first ever tapper in the Top 20 it is debuting three tappers in the Top 20. Season 6 is definitely proving to be a season for firsts and with the competition as close as it is these first timers are going to have to step it up a notch or ten.

Another first for “So You Think You Can Dance” is going to be the loss and absence of Emmy award winning choreographer Mia Michaels. She announced her departure right after she was taken to the hospital from choreographing a routine for “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. Mia Michaels is not one of my favorite judges but she is a favorite choreographer and I will miss her creativity this season.

Tonight of course will be the first night of competition for the Top 20 dancers and two of them will be leaving the show at the end of night. This is due to a change in the format of the show by its producers. I am not sure if this format change will carry on throughout season 6 but I will find out and get back to you all about that. One other thing, it appears that Top 20 dancer Billy Bell has left the competition due to illness and there is no news yet who will replace him.

That is all I have for you right now, but we will be back tomorrow with a recap of the routines and results of tonight’s show. I hope you all have a great day and enjoy the show tonight on the Fox channel. Till tomorrow my friends CIAO4NOW!!!!!