“So You Think You Can Dance” is often a launching pad for a dancer’s career. While many “SYT” alums go on to perform for iconic artists or join high-profile companies, some also become choreographers—and a few even come full-circle, making dances for the show where it all began. Here are 8 talented choreographers who got […]
How do you top Jay Jackson? We weren’t sure it was possible—until it happened. Last night, “So You Think You Can Dance” gave us part two of its L.A. audition journey. Along the way, we smiled, laughed, and definitely cried. We also learned that there won’t be choreography rounds this year. (Sad! Who doesn’t love […]
We love, love, LOVE figure skaters who completely embrace the dance aspect of the sport, putting real time and thought into their choreography and music choices (while also, you know, casually pulling off death-defying jumps). This Olympics, a lot of attention has (rightly) been focused on frontrunner Nathan Chen, whose ballet background lends him a […]
We’ve talked before about how obsessed we are with “SYTYCD” Season 2 champ Benji Schwimmer‘s beautiful choreography for ice skaters. But how does a guy from the dance world come up with movement that reads on ice? By dancing it out in a skating rink: A post shared by Benji Schwimmer (@benjischwimmer) on Apr 23, […]
What can Amy and Fik-Shun expect now that they’re officially the winners of “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 10? We caught up with all 10 former champs to find out about their post-“SYTYCD” lives. Eliana with Dmitry Chaplin on an episode of “Bones.” (photo by Patrick McElhenney/Fox) Eliana Girard, Season 9 Eliana started […]
We’ve always loved the expressive power of figure skating, with its compelling combination of athleticism and artistry. And when an A-list figure skater pairs up with an A-list choreographer? That takes things to an even higher plane. Dancer and choreographer Benji Schwimmer (you probably know him as the Season 2 winner of “So You Think […]
Who’s excited for the first episode of “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 9 tonight? (Nigel, for one!) On Monday, we let you know that the show will crown both a male and a female winner this season. I kind of love the idea. First, of course, two winners are better than one. But […]