So.
You.
Think.
You.
Can.
DANCE.
(yes, I'm blogging about reality TV right now for no other reason than this is one of the greatest shows on television.)
I can't believe it's the 10th year of this absolutely fabulous show. As a dancer myself for 15 years (those of you who know my athletic ability--or lack thereof--might well be shocked by this), seeing the ever-amazing routines danced out on that stage always makes my heart go "pitter-pat."
I don't have cable anymore (I'm finally free of the curse that is Comcast), so I'm catching up on this current season on Hulu (if ANYONE spoils it for me I'll hurt you!!!), but in honor of the 10th year of my very favorite reality show, I decided to make this fun little post featuring my favorite routines EVER on SYTYCD.
This originally began as a Top 10 list, but as I've spent the last HOUR on youtube looking up all my favorite routines, I just couldn't limit myself. Don't call this a comprehensive list, but I think it's as close as possible, and it's even categorized for your perusing pleasure!
Cassidy's Favorite SYTYCD Routines EVER, in No Particular Order
To Give You Tears/Chills:
Jeanine & Brandon, Battlefield -->This dance firmly cemented in my mind that Jeanine was going to be the Season 5 winner. Which she was. I win all the things.
Mellisa & Ade, This Woman’s Work -->Need to cry today? Watch this dance.
Travis & Heidi, Calling You -->You'll see a LOT of dances from Season 2 on this list. It's partially because Season 2 was arguably the best season of all SYTYCD, and partially because Travis Wall is a freaking genius. This dance also made me like Heidi, which is a miracle in itself.
Hok & Jaimie, The Chairman’s Waltz -->Emmy-nominated, Wade Robson, HUMMINGBIRD, music from Memoirs of a Geisha. You don't really need to know more.
Love Stories:
Jeanine & Jason, If it Kills Me -->Travis Wall as dancer is phenomenal. Travis Wall as choreographer? Indescribable. He's a genius. (I think I said that.) Jeanine absolutely deserved to win season 5. (Oh, I mentioned that too?) Well... there's not much else to say, except WATCH 'TIL THE END. OMG the CHEMISTRY.
Katee & Joshua, No Air -->NappyTabs (Napoleon & Tabitha, husband & wife hip-hop duo) created a beautiful story with this dance. It's no wonder Katee & Joshua were finalists in this season because this dance surprises and thrills me every time. Katee's got MOVES.
Dominic & Lauren , Ain’t No Sunshine -->Two words: RUMBA. CHEMISTRY.
Audrey & Matthew, Unchained Melody -->Travis Wall: genius. That's all.
Lauren & Kent, Collide -->Travis Wall: genius. I sound like a broken record. Also, KENT!
Not So Love Stories:
Katee & Twitch, Mercy -->Katee really shone in this dance, and this is where I REALLY first started liking Twitch, who's now a fixture on the show as a judge & All-Star. Killer combo.
Chelsie and Mark, Bleeding Love -->Another Emmy nom for this show, and another time I may or may not have teared up watching an incredible routine. I dare you to take your eyes off of Chelsie during this routine. GO ON, I DARE YOU.
Danny & Anya, Apologize -->"Apologies" (yuk yuk) to any Danny/Anya fans out there, but I really did not like either one of these contestants; they were consistently called out for their lack of personality, and rightfully so. However, if you just watch this ONE dance, you will wonder how in the heck I could say that because OMG the CHEMISTRY.
Comfort & Adechike, Fallin’ -->I can't. *weeps in a corner*
Sick Jazz:
Neil & Sabra, Sweet Dreams -->THE PART WHERE HE HOLDS HIMSELF UP OVER THE TABLE OMG.
Danny & Neil, Are You the One? -->Neil was probably my favorite contestant in Season 3, as you might be able to tell from his presence in this category. He is adorable, a, and b, is a fantastic dancer. Him and Danny as rival princes? Just stunning.
Season 2 Top 4, Sexy Back -->I reiterate all the things about Season 2, and leave you with this: WADE ROBSON.
Season 2 Top 10, Ramalama (Bang Bang) -->Season 2, Wade Robson, blah blah blah blah ZOMBIES
Courtney & Mark, The Garden -->I just need Sonya Tayeh to choreograph my life. Kthanks.
Sick Hip-Hop:
*Note:* So every dance but one in this category is from Season 2. This is for several reasons: Travis Wall, Shane Sparks, krumping, and Ivan. See below for which genius thing belongs to which dance.
Travis & Benji, Gyrate -->The two whitest boys on the show, being blessed by their mad dancing skills and the genius of Shane Sparks. (Side note: Travis should have won Season 2, looking back. But in the end, he's turned out with a much more successful career so I don't know that he really missed out on all that much...)
Travis & Martha, Clap Back: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJh4EEtiGkM -->I present to you the advent of krumping on SYTYCD, featuring for the very first time the one and only Lil' C.
Season 2 Top 16, Poison: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZPh27qPg40 -->This number goes to show you that a simple group dance that is well-choreographed to AWESOME music can take you very far. Also, IVAN and TRAVIS.
Allyson & Ivan, Sexy Love -->Ivan wins all the things. As does Shane Sparks.
Twitch & Alex, Outta Your Mind -->The only non-Season 2 hip hop number to make this list, this piece is made more amazing by the fact that Alex is a classically trained ballet dancer.
Miscellaneous AWESOME:
Danny & Lacey, Hip Hip Chin Chin -->Wasn't a big fan of Lacey (Benji's sister) or Danny, despite their mad talent, but HOLY MOLY are they talented. Samba is HARD, y'all.
Billy & Robert, Ganesh -->BOLLYWOOD.
