So You Think You Can Dance Top 20 result show

The Top 20 performed then the judges asked four finalists to perform a solo routine. The bottom four were Ariana Debose, Brandon Dumlao, Russell Ferguson and Pauline Mata to perform a solo routine. After wards the judges decided to eliminate Ariana Debose and Brandon Dumlao.

Dancer Noelle Marsh was unable to perform due to an injury, however she is expected to return next week.

The remaining 18 finalists (Phillip Attmore, Channing Cooke, Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Russell Ferguson, Mollee Gray, Karen Hauer, Kevin Hunte, Jakob Karr, Noelle Marsh, Pauline Mata, Kathryn McCormick, Legacy Perez, Bianca Revels, Peter Sabasino, Ellenore Scott, Victor Smalley and Nathan Trasoras) compete as couples once again on a two-hour performance show that next week.

Meet the Top 20 Special

Meet the Top 20 Special

For the first time ever, So You Think You Can Dance had a Meet the Top 20 special. The special episode showcased each of the dancers in their own style and genre by having group numbers choreographed by the choreographers.This gave everyone a chance to learn more about the dancers. At the end of the show the judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Adam Shankman(who is now a permanent judge) matched the Top 20 with partners for the first performance.

The top girls include Channing Cooke, Ariana Debose, Ashleigh Di Lello, Mollee Gray, Karen Hauer, Noelle Marsh, Pauline Mata, Kathryn McCormick, Bianca Revels and Ellenore Scott; and the top guys are Phillip Attmore, Billy Bell, Ryan Di Lello, Russell Ferguson, Kevin Hunte, Jakob Karr, Legacy Perez, Peter Sabasino, Victor Smalley and Nathan Trasoras.

So You Think You Can Dance Recap, Wednesday, June 19, 2009

The first performance show for Season 5 was on Wednesday night. The Top 10 couples paired together are.

Phillip Chbeeb & Jeanine Mason
Asuka Kondoh & Vitolio Jeune
Jonathan Platero & Karla Garcia
Evan Kasprzak & Randi Evans
Paris Torres & Tony Bellissimo
Catlin Kinney & Jason Glover
Brandon Bryant & Janette Marara
Ade Obayomi & Melissa Sandvig
Maksim Kapitannikov & Kayla Rodomski
Kupono Aweau & Ashley Valerio

Nigel and Mary were joined this week by guest judge Adam Shankarman. Thursday night is the result show where two dancers will be sent home.

So You Think You Can Dance Season 5 Top 20

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, announced Season Five’s Top 20 finalists. The top girls include Randi Evans, Karla Garcia, Caitlin Kinney, Asuka Kondoh, Janette Manrara, Jeanine Mason, Kayla Radomski, Melissa Sandvig, Paris Torres and Ashley Valerio; and the top guys are Kupono Aweau, Tony Bellissimo, Brandon Bryant, Phillip Chbeeb, Jason Glover, Vitolio Jeune, Max Kapitannikov, Evan Kasprzak, Ade Obayomi and Jonathan Platero.

The live performing shows start on Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11th on Fox.

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