Hey Folks,
So, since this is the abbreviated version, this recap only features blurbs about those who made it through. So, I guess, spoiler alert? Can a recap really have a spoiler alert? For the full version, visit sytycd.ca. But, since you're here, enjoy the happy happy smiles version of tonight's proceedings...
As we left off last night, Jeanette Manrara is up first. I picked her for my top 20, so I’m hoping she gets through. She had a rough few weeks before Vegas (car accident, boyfriend troubles), so she’s hoping for a bright spot. Nigel teases her for a bit before revealing her to be our first member of the top 20.
Vitolio is our next potential top 20 member. He has an impressive backstory (he was an orphan in Haiti), and I’m shocked the show hasn’t told us about it before. He describes his nerves as a “diarrhea moment.” Lil’ C didn’t like that he was a slow-starter, but that isn’t keeping him out of the top 20. Nigel tells him to bring his fantastic personality into his dancing.
Kayla Rodamski is up next, and I know she’s got a ton of supporters here. I put her in my top 20, but in all honestly, she was my 10th pick. She’s still very talented though. Mia loves that she auditioned and tells her that she is one of a very small number of female dancers who have captivated her. Mia cannot wait for her to tear up this season, because she’s a member of the top 20. So all you Kayla fans out there, get your rejoicing on.
Kupono is next, and I’m still unsold on him, and especially the early comparisons to Mark, which I just don’t see. Kelsea Taylor was the Mark-iest dancer I’ve seen this season. He shows us a checklist he made of things to do today, including Shave, breathe, and make the top 20. Shankers brings up all the Seattle criticism of him, and then makes some stupid joke about the producers having trouble with his name because he’s in the top 20.
Paris Torres, Jeanine Mason, Ade Obayami, Karla Garcia, and Jonathan Pratero are all as well, but apparently don’t merit enough to get individual packages. I would have thought Paris would get one at least.
Brandon Bryant, the ever devisive Brandon, is up next. Mia can’t take him, and says she can’t take what he brings to the floor, it annoys the shit out of her. She sees attitude, and doesn’t see what all the fuss is about. Get your eyesight checked, Ms. Michaels. Debbie vocally disagrees, and Debbie gets it when he dances, and doesn’t judge his personality. He doesn’t impress Lil’ C, but Mary cuts C (Lil’?) off and says she doesn’t want to listen to this crap, and tells Brandon not to question his talent, and that she doesn’t want to listen to it anymore. Nigel, saving us all from having to endure more of this, sends him into the top 20. Mia wonders what’s gonna happen when he has to work with her, but Brandon promises that it’ll be bomb and he wants to show her and Lil’ C what he can do. They seem to accept this. I seem to accept that this was all likely faked drama in order to derail another fantastically talented dancer from cruising away with the title without a challenger (Shades of the Danny Tidwell Arrogance debacle, anyone? Or Will Wingfield supposedly lacking a personality?).
Tony Bellisimo is next, and I’m not at all sold on this kid. He was non-existent before Vegas and I didn’t love his Nigel obsessed solo. His dancing just doesn’t seem up to par. Nigel reiterates this, but says everyone loves his charisma, and apparently, that’s enough to get him into the top 20. Not gonna lie, I see him as an early casualty. It’s up to him to prove me wrong. Nigel says they want to see him grow. Cat notes that now he’s feeling cocky.
Maksim Kapitannikov, Caitlin Kinney (who greatly says “You’re not serious?), Melissa Sandvig (our naughty ballerina), and Jason Glover (who I really dig despite the distinct lack of featuring he’s been given), all are in the top 20, and also all don’t deserve individual packages apparently. Ashley Valerio is next, and this is the fourth time she’s tried out for the show. And apparently, resilience pays off, because she’s in the top 20 too. Her reaction in the hallway is great.
Randi Evans is next, and it’s been a while since we’ve had a cut, so I don’t think this bodes well. Mia likes her tigress body, and thinks she hasn’t stepped into her glory yet, but loves her commitment to her unitards. She is ALSO in the top 20. Damn, it’s been a while since anyone got cut.
Philip Chbeeb is next, and OBVIOUSLY he’s making it through. Like, he was a lock from the moment he set foot onscreen during his audition with Arielle Coker. So, surprise surprise, he’s through. They’re all pleased with his growth, his love of dance overall, and etc. Yeah, shocker, he’s made it.
Which means we’re down to our final two guys and our final two girls. And OF COURSE they are making the brothers Kasprzak face off against each other. Cat hates being the mean one, she tells us. Cat, we could never hate you, no matter how bad the news you have to deliver is.
Deanna Brickley vs. Asuka Kondoh- OK, OK, I know saying versus is not entirely fair. But it’s my recap, so I can do what I want. Considering Asuka is now in the final run for her second season and we’ve never, to my recollection, seen Deanna before, I’m guessing I know how this is going to play out. Debbie says one of them didn’t do enough and didn’t go the distance they needed, and, shocker [sarcasm], it’s the end of Deanna’s journey. Asuka is our final girl in the top 20.
Kasprzak vs. Kasprzak- Cat asks the brothers how they would feel if the other made it. They are very gracious to one another, all hugs and such. Seriously, these two are SO likeable, that I really wish they could both make it. The brothers describe this scenario as their worst nightmare. Nigel points out that they are too similar in style to put both of them through. Nigel makes sure to mention that there’s only room for one THIS SEASON, and tells Ryan to be proud that his choreography got his brother through to the top 20. Evan is our final guy. I’m certainly rooting for him. I love that old timey style.
Here’s out Top 20:
Boys: Ade, Brandon, Evan, Jason, Jonathan, Kupono, Max, Philip, Tony, and Vitolio.
Girls: Ashley, Asuka, Caitlin, Janette, Jeanine, Karla, Kayla, Melissa, Paris, and Randi.
Well, folks, reactions? Any early favorites (For me, it’s Brandon, Evan, Jason, Janette, and probably Kayla or Asuka)? Shocked by how little how much of the top 20 has been featured up to this point? It seems like there’s an awful lot of new names there, which could make this season either a blow-out or a really interesting free-for-all. Either way, you know I’ll be watching. And, I say again, WHERE IN THE HELL WAS KELSEA TAYLOR?
Thursday, June 4, 2009
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