SYTYCD Finale: JOSHUA ALLEN is “America’s Favorite Dancer!”

So, if you haven’t heard, Joshua Allen is America’s Favorite Dancer, as he was announced the winner of Season 4 of SYTYCD! He is the first hip hop (street) dancer to win this competition. Throughout the season, the judges kept reminding the viewers that he had no training, and that was necessary if you saw his versatility, technique, and unique dance-style. Next to Sabra, he is my favorite winner of SYTYCD because of his creativity, sense-of-humor, ability to stay humble, and the fact that he had a perfect season (never in the bottom 3 couples or 2 guys). I am really proud that my favorite dancer throughout the competition was announced the winner because he really deserved it!

Top 20 Dance Routine:

Although I thought Katee Shean should have been runner-up, she finished in third place, but since she was the highest-ranking female, she received a grand prize of $50,000 which she really deserved and will help her dance career skyrocket. She too had a flawless season, besides coming in third place last night. Her versatility, creativity, and beautiful face is to be envied by many dancers. Another great competitor in SYTYCD history.

It also wouldn’t be right if I didn’t make a special shout-out to Stephen “Twitch” Boss who was voted runner-up and Courtney Galiano, who finished in fourth place. They were both competitors (one an early favorite; the other had to fight week after week). Either way, they are amazing dancers and I am positive their dance career will continue to flourish. I cannot wait to hear more from all of these talented dancers. As Lil C would say their “dramatization, imagination, and personification of dancers are absolutely incredible.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, the recap of the recap of the season was incredible. It really makes me realize how many talented dancers we have in this country and even abroad. I always “girly” when they recap the entire season. Initially, I didn’t think the season was going to be that great, but that is because everyone started on the same level and slowly started to separate. This season was fantastic!

The season finale of SYTYCD was filled with many highs and some lows. The most memorable moments for me were “The best of SYTYCD,” where they brought back many contestants of SYTYCD to dance and updates (I wish Donyelle danced last night, but at least I know she is getting married).

Another great moment of the season finale was the dance battle between Robert Muraine and Phillip Chbeeb. Although I like Phillip, I am glad to see Robert win because I think he style is more unique. I’m sure many people will disagree with this, but I think the judges got it right with this one.

It was great to see the judges proving they can actually dance, so I loved Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe dancing. I never realized how sexy Mary was, but she was incredible and her legs are very sexy! Mary Murphy dancing with D’Mitry from SYTYCD Season 2 was hot:

Another memorable moment was Cirque DU Soleil, which I will add clips when I can find them. Also, Nigel Lythgoe tap-dancing with some dancers from the incredible Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA):

Some lows were that Sabra Johnson (Winner of SYTYCD Season 3) did not come back for the entire season. I am not sure why, but I waited for her through all the episodes, and there wasn’t even the slightest update. The greatest low of the night for me were the Jonas Brothers. Please don’t ask me why, but I really do not like this group for some reason. I thought we got out of that “teeny-bopper” phase in the late 1990’s- early 2000’s.

Judges Picks:Some were even better performed the second-time around and I am always intrigued to know what the judges favorite dances were. My favorite judge pick that was performed last night was Katee and Will (Pas de Deux), choreographed by Desmond Richardson. The first time was amazing and the second time around was even better.

The moment we have all been waiting for… WHO WILL BE “AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER?!”

Overall, this has been an incredible season of SYTYCD. I have a couple of friends that are auditioning next year, so it would be a dream of mine to blog about them. I also cannot wait until Brandon Bryant comes back next year to try out and win the competition. He should have been in the Top 20 this season, but since I can’t change that, I will wish him luck for next year. Make sure to stay posted and keep visiting my blog page for updates on “Politics, Culture, and Entertainment.”