In April 2015, Alyssa Allen found herself in a nearly unprecedented position. It was Vegas Week on Season 12 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” she was a clear favorite for the show’s Top 20—and she respectfully declined the opportunity. In a conversation with judge Nigel Lythgoe, Allen said she strongly believed she should […]
On Monday, September 16, 2019, at precisely 6:59 pm Pacific Standard Time, 19-year-old Bailey Muñoz was named America’s Favorite Dancer. The confetti fell from above the “So You Think You Can Dance” stage, and Bailey was immediately smothered in congratulatory hugs from his nine fellow finalists. As he was hoisted high in celebration, the audience […]
As an audience member, it’s easy to overlook how much work went into the performance onstage—a dancer’s job is to make it look effortless, after all. But every pro has tackled a role that made them doubt themselves, whether by testing their stamina, pushing them out of their comfort zones, or touching on their vulnerabilities […]
Just like that, another season of “So You Think You Can Dance” has come to an end (congrats, Bailey Muñoz!). But while we’re sad Season 16 is over, we’re already dream casting the next season. Here are six dancers we hope to see slaying it on our TV screens next year. Sarah “Smac” McCreanor hey […]
B-boy Bailey Muñoz was recently announced as America’s favorite dancer on season 16 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” and one of his prizes was a spot on the cover of Dance Spirit. Go behind the scenes of Bailey’s photo shoot, and watch him pay tribute to his fellow Top Ten dancers (and best […]
It’s been 14 years (!) since “So You Think You Can Dance” first graced our television screens. Over its 16 seasons, the prolific show has presented hundreds of routines. And many of them have been jump-off-your-couch-and-cheer great. “SYT” numbers regularly wow viewers, win Emmy Awards, and launch the careers of dancers and choreographers. So in […]
Eight dancers survived the first cuts last week. By the end of this episode, six remain. But first: two hours, two duets each, two group routines, and eight solos. Here’s what went down. The Opening Number Make some noise for your biggest night of dance yet! 📣👏🌈 #SYTYCD https://t.co/XDHOq4EDPF — SYTYCD (@SYTYCD)1566866011.0 Oh this was […]
They say the first cut is the deepest, and surely “they” are people who have been watching “So You Think You Can Dance” for 16 seasons. Because while the cuts actually get a little more emotional as the season goes on—come on, we get attached!—the first round of cuts always feels particularly cruel. These dancers […]
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