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"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: From 8 to 6

We’ve officially reached the point in this competition where the finalists are just doing so. much. dancing. Last night, each contestant performed two duets, a solo, and a group routine. Even just typing that sentence made us tired. After all that choreography, the Top 8 became the Top 6. Here’s what happened (minus recaps of […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: When 10 Become 8

And then there were eight. Just as we were starting to get attached to the Top 10, those pesky “So You Think You Can Dance” rules came into play and forced us (er, the judges) to slash two of the finalists from the competition. How rude! (But, Nigel announced ever-so-proudly, the entire Top 10 will […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: Meet the Top 20 (Plus a MAJOR Twist)

At the start of last night’s episode of “So You Think You Can Dance,” 41 dancers remained. An hour later, we had a Top 20. And then there was a BIG FAT TWIST. (We’ll get to that.) The 41 still-standing Academy dancers showed up at the Dolby Theater in L.A. ready to tackle three rounds: […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: Welcome to The Academy

After four speedy rounds of solo auditions, we’ve arrived at The Academy! If you’ve been living in “So You Think You Can Dance” Land for a long time (shout-out to everyone who was alive and watching back when Nick Lazzarini won Season 1 in 2005), The Academy is the new Vegas Week, when the narrowed-down […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: NYC Auditions Part 2

We’re back—back in the New York groove! It’s the last round of auditions before Nigel, Mary, Vanessa, and tWitch send our “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 15 hopefuls off to The Academy. Who might we see there (location still undisclosed)? Here’s a rundown of last night’s highlights. Andrew Avila & Melany Mercedez This […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: L.A. Auditions Part 2

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 […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: L.A. Auditions Part 1

It’s baaaaack! “So You Think You Can Dance” kicked off its 15th season last night with auditions in L.A. (and a killer, developpé-filled opening montage set to “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman). Nigel, Mary, Vanessa (looking sparklier and chicer than ever), and Cat were all on hand—plus tWitch was in the house to […]