'So You Think You Can Dance:' Episode 2 Recap
'So You Think You Can Dance:' Episode 2 Recap
Check out performers who earned tickets to "The Academy" and what the judges had to say about them from episode two of the 14th season of "So You Think You Can Dance."
Monday's episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" concluded the Los Angels auditions, and man was it twisted. The show spotlighted some double- and triple-jointed dancers that made your body hurt just looking at them. Unfortunately, and somewhat understandably, those joint poppers didn't make it through Mandy Moore's choreography round, but more than 20 other dancers did!
If you missed Monday night's show, check out performers who earned tickets to "The Academy" below and what the judges had to say about them.
Dancing ballroom together since the ages of 11 and 12, Tristen and Jensen performed an energetic samba piece that received some constructive feedback in regard to cleanliness, but despite not being perfect, their audition was awarded with two spots at The Academy. Jensen is sisters with season nine competitor Lindsay Arnold and is looking to follow in her footsteps.
Dancing a vogue-inspired routine to Missy Elliott's "Where They From," Sade worked it enough for the judges to send her to the next round of the show. Sade comes from a dancing family: Her father choreographed for Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, and her mother danced for Carey.
Matthew started his strong contemporary audition with an 11-pirouette turn sequence. Starting dance at the age of 2, Matthew's skill and talent were obvious, and he was a joy to watch. The only note from the judges was that Matthew needed to connect more with his emotion and relay that in his performance. He earned a ticket to the next round.
Moving all the way from South Korea just to audition for the show, Dassy's routine got off to a bit of a perplexing start. That is until the beat dropped and she straight blew the house away with her pop-n-lock hip-hop prowess. Although judge Nigel Lythgoe expressed concerns about how Dassy might perform in other genres, she nonetheless received a well-deserved ticket to The Academy.
Dustin began his dance career in the youth ministry and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance more intensely. Dustin's footwork and smooth isolations are first rate, and his musicality couldn't be any better. Not only was his routine flawless, but it was also highly entertaining. Based off his performance, the judges felt that Dustin's skills mostly likely extend beyond the genre of hip-hop, and as such he earned a spot in the next round.
If you missed Monday night's show, check out performers who earned tickets to "The Academy" below and what the judges had to say about them.
Tristen & Jensen
Dancing ballroom together since the ages of 11 and 12, Tristen and Jensen performed an energetic samba piece that received some constructive feedback in regard to cleanliness, but despite not being perfect, their audition was awarded with two spots at The Academy. Jensen is sisters with season nine competitor Lindsay Arnold and is looking to follow in her footsteps.
Sade Keinu Austin
Dancing a vogue-inspired routine to Missy Elliott's "Where They From," Sade worked it enough for the judges to send her to the next round of the show. Sade comes from a dancing family: Her father choreographed for Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey, and her mother danced for Carey.
Matthew Deloch
Matthew started his strong contemporary audition with an 11-pirouette turn sequence. Starting dance at the age of 2, Matthew's skill and talent were obvious, and he was a joy to watch. The only note from the judges was that Matthew needed to connect more with his emotion and relay that in his performance. He earned a ticket to the next round.
Inyoung "Dassy" Lee
Moving all the way from South Korea just to audition for the show, Dassy's routine got off to a bit of a perplexing start. That is until the beat dropped and she straight blew the house away with her pop-n-lock hip-hop prowess. Although judge Nigel Lythgoe expressed concerns about how Dassy might perform in other genres, she nonetheless received a well-deserved ticket to The Academy.
Dustin Payne
Dustin began his dance career in the youth ministry and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance more intensely. Dustin's footwork and smooth isolations are first rate, and his musicality couldn't be any better. Not only was his routine flawless, but it was also highly entertaining. Based off his performance, the judges felt that Dustin's skills mostly likely extend beyond the genre of hip-hop, and as such he earned a spot in the next round.