SYTYCD (Episode 8) – Top 6 Dancers

Besides the votes to decide the winner of the competition, the votes for who makes the finale is almost as important. This is a strong top 6 this year, although I don’t think anything will compare to Season 2, but this is pretty close. Admittedly, I wish Mark would have went home last week, but he is still an interesting dancer that apparently America loves. After watching this episode, I have concluded that either Josh or Katee will win this SYTYCD this season and deservedly so. I will repeat at the end, I believe the Top 4 will be: Katee, Chelsie, Josh, and Twitch. Honestly, I like Cheslie and Courtney a lot, but I feel Chelsie is slightly better although I would be satisfied with who makes it out of either of them. Who are the “new” couples?

Couple 1: (Courtney and Mark) –

Viennese Waltz (First Performance):

Judges: This was a beautiful performance, but the most boring one of the night. That is not really a bad thing honestly because all the couples were amazing tonight. Adam said that the top 6 are so strong this season and the two of them were terrific. Adam continued, “Mark, your rise and fall was the best of the guys and Courtney, there is nothing I can say to you… you are remarkable.” Mary said this was an excellent routine and that it was brought to life. Nigel agreed, calling the routine “beautifully romantic… you started the evening off really well.”

Jazz (Second Performance):

Judges: First, I love Sonya’s choreography. It is always different from many contemporary and jazz routines that I typically see. Adam said that he is glad the judges have nothing to do with voting because that was sick! Mary screamed and proclaimed that she loved it! Nigel agrees with the other two judges, give much needed compliments to Sonya (saying it personified her style), and told Mark that this routine really suited him and told Courtney she was fabulous.

Couple 2: (Katee and Joshua) –

Contemporary (First Performance):

Judges: I know I always say that one of their performances is the best I have seen on SYTYCD, but that’s because it is true! Although I was infatuated with Donyelle and Benji (Season 2) and Sabra and Dominic (Season 3), this is the strongest couple of all the seasons in my opinion. Their versatility and technique is incredible. Adam said that this was his favorite choreography from Tyce all season! He told the couple that they are by far one of the most exciting dancers that have stepped on this stage… “Holy trinity of this season.” Mary responded, “you two always dance with passion and I see you both in the finale this season.” After this response, Adam and Mary give the couple a standing ovation. Nigel tells Josh that he is so brilliant and the two delivered the performance brilliantly.

Paso Doble (Second Performance):

Judges: Another incredible performance by the best couple of this season! According to Adam, “Josh, you are making me believe in the impossible and Katee, I cannot wait for you to see this on tv because I loved this!” Mary said when Katee and Joshua and together, magic truly happens. Calls the dance phenomenal and let our her cheerful, yet annoying Mary scream. Nigel told them that if Josh keeps dancing like this, he is going to steal the show.

Couple 3: (Chelsie and Twitch) –

Mambo (First Performance):

Judges: “Chelsie, you are on fire — Twitch, you are out of your element but still sell everything well because you are a strong partner,” said Adam. Mary believed this was a great routine and she has to give props to Twitch. She then calls Chelsie a firecracker on the dance floor. Nigel said that this whole routing was great and he looks forward to the next routine.

Hip Hop (Second Performance):

Judges: First, I love the conductor scenario in this performance. Adam gives compliments to Tabitha and Napoleon to the choreography and says that Twitch and Chelsie and phenomenal dancers, which I have to agree. Mary said “Twitch, you are outstanding no matter what you are given… Chelsie, you are always keeping up – unbelievable!” Nigel said that you can watch this show and not give a ‘damn’ about dancing… this is a case where everyone can enjoy because it is entertaining.

Top 6 Dancers (SOLOS): I will post my favorite clips when they become available

1.) Chelsie — Very sexy solo, but Latin dancing can start to look repetitive.

2.) Twitch — Always has an unique solo.

3.) Katee — She has always been a great soloist!

4.) Josh — OUTSTANDING! My favorite solo of the night. Showed growth and versality.

5.) Courtney — Very good solo!

6.) Mark — He is a great performer, but it seems like the same “Mark solo.”

Prediction of Bottom 2 Girls:

1.) Courtney

2.) Chelsie

Prediction of Bottom 2 Guys:

1.) Mark

2.) Twitch

Who will be eliminated this week?

Last week, I predicted that Comfort would be going home, but I was far off when I selected Mark would be going home (he wasn’t even in bottom). This week, I am predicting that the Top 4 will be: Katee, Chelsie, Josh, and Twitch. I think Mark and Courtney will be going home, but as I said before I will be satisfied if either Chelsie or Courtney makes it, but I prefer Chelsie slightly more than Courtney. Either way, I do not think Mark should be in the Top 2 guys. He is an incredible dancer, but I feel Josh and Twitch are stronger and more versatile dancers.