#sytycd 15

Do you have a favourite memory as this season winds down?

Honestly meeting my partner, meeting Genessy… definitely up there because she makes me better as a person and as a dancer, but you know meeting such an incredible person like Genessy... it was one of the highlights for sure.

This season has been REALLY fast.

Loved that opening number. Felt more like an event performance than a dance one, but I like how it showed us all the original couples, each dancer in their styles, and made use of the stage and balconies.

Vanessa’s choice - Jensen and JayJay’s Tahitian dance I can see why Vanessa would be inclined to dances like this.

Genessy’s choice - contemporary with Lex Watching this dance a second time...still don’t really feel it. I can relate to how Genessy feels the need to validate her choice to pursue dance.

Mary’s choice - Hannahlei and Cole’s ballroom Another pick I’m not surprised by. Damn, Cole’s presence in this dance was amazing, considering you couldn’t see his face.

Slavik’s choice - his first hip hop (the heist) with Genessy a good choice! Lots of fun, plus this showed me Genessy was not here to play.

Nigel’s choice - Nigel was disappointed Evan went home so early (same Nigel same). So he ordered a custom tap routine from Anthony Morigerato to feature Evan and Lex doing tap. Holy moly, they were so tight in this. Love love love it.

Jensen’s choice - hip hop with JayJay wasn’t what I expected but I can see why anyone would enjoy performing this number. They cooked Mandy’s Emmy LOL.

Mandy Moore feature - Academy final group dance If there’s one thing Mandy does well, I’ll give it to her, it’s group numbers.

Twitch’s choice - Magda and Darius’ jazz Huh, I’d honestly forgotten about this dance, and wasn’t expecting this.

Hannahlei’s choice - contemporary with Marko Oh yes, this is a good one. Beautiful.

Twitch’s choice #2 - Genessy and Slavik’s housework hip hop How’s Slavik holding up having to redo so many dance tonight? Remembering all that choreo... He’s been one of my faves this season though so I ain’t mad to see this.

Remixed group number 1 - Top 3 girls + Magda and Chelsea This dance is still kinda weird to me but the black and white costumes add some punch to it

Now United performance Are they really all from those different nations? Can’t say I’ve heard of this group before, but they have a nice sound. I spent a good part of this number wondering if their numbers had anything to do with World Cup placements.

Vanessa’s choice #2 - Hannahlei and Jensen’s heels I think this dance would be one of the fan favourites this season. Side note, have you seen all of Brian’s new videos from his teachings around various studios? Pretty cool stuff, with some SYTYCD alums and past auditionees too.

Remixed group number 2 - Top 4 guys + Twitch and a slight dose of Nigel yeah boy Twitch has still got it! And Nigel came in for the “old man walk”.

TWITCH’S AUDITION. That baggy shirt lol.

Mary’s choice #2 - Magda and Darius’ contemporary It says a lot about Travis Wall that I forgot he made this dance after the whole season happened.

Nigel’s choice #2 - JayJay and Lauren’s jazz Again, this dance is fun but it doesn’t fill the song for me. Nigel confirmed that it will be on tour and I can see why. It’ll be a crowd pleaser for sure.

Results time...4th place is...Slavik.

I’m right so far. And they have participation trophies for the finalists now.

Luther Brown feature - Top 10 group routine Man I’d forgotten about this too.

Nigel’s choice #3 - Darius and Taylor’s contemporary was there any doubt that this routine would have an encore? I’ll be surprised if Travis doesn’t win something for this.

More results...3rd place is...Genessy

I’m am so on this. Genessy has been so inspiring to watch. I admit I didn’t pay much attention to her at first both from lack of air time through academy and just more interest in other contestants, but she stole my attention.

Also, I didn’t notice this when they first performed it but in Genessy and Slavik’s first hip hop there’s a moment where he pulls her to him and she’s shaking her head or something...that right there that’s cute.

and the winner is...HANNAHLEI!!!!!!

Dang I got it RIGHT. I think that’s a first for me.

fuck production

Genessy and Slavik post-result hugs