“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON NINE AUDITIONS BEGIN THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2012 IN ATLANTA, GA
November 14, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Dallas, New York, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles Auditions Also Confirmed
Summer’s hottest dance competition series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kicks off its ninth season with auditions beginning Thursday, Jan. 5 at the historic FOX Theatre in Atlanta, GA. The show will continue its search for America’s Favorite Dancer on Friday, Jan. 13 at the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium in Dallas, TX; Monday, Jan. 23 at the Manhattan Center in New York, NY; Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, UT; and Friday, March 2 at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Once again, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will travel across the U.S. in search of the best and most talented dancers in the country. Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they will work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance. For more details on auditions for Season Nine, as well as eligibility requirements, go to www.fox.com/dance.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The hit unscripted series showcases talented dancers – skilled in everything from Ballet, Breaking, Krumping and Salsa to Swing, Tap and Contemporary Jazz – competing for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Audition Information:
Cities Dates Venues**
Atlanta, GA Thursday, Jan. 5 The FOX Theatre
660 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Dallas, TX Friday, Jan. 13 McFarlin Memorial Auditorium
6405 Boaz Lane
Dallas, TX 75275
New York, NY Monday, Jan. 23 Manhattan Center
311 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Salt Lake City, UT Thursday, Feb. 23 Capitol Theatre
50 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
Los Angeles, CA Friday, March 2 Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
**Venue information may change. For the latest information, auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance or Facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.
Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions. Check www.fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.
Last season’s winner, Melanie Moore, danced off with a $250,000 cash prize, the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in Dance Spirit Magazine. Additionally, she was featured as a Gatorade athlete on Gatorade.com and in Gatorade’s G series FIT print campaign. Moore also participated in the 32-city SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2011 which concluded earlier this month.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance. Follow the series on Twitter @DanceonFOX and join the discussion at #SYTYCD.
JORDAN CASANOVA AND JESS LEPROTTO ARE ELIMINATED ON “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE”
July 29, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
CHRISTINA APPLEGATE AND LIL’ C TO GUEST-JUDGE
AS TOP 6 FINALISTS COMPETE WITH ALL-STAR PARTNERS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, LIVE ON FOX
AMERICAN IDOL Finalist Pia Toscano to Perform
on Next Results Show Thursday, August 4
Finalists Jordan Casanova, 18, a Jazz dancer from Chino Hills, CA; and Jess LeProtto, 18, a Broadway dancer from Little Falls, NJ, were eliminated tonight on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE.
Last night, the Top 8 performed with a new group of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE All-Stars. Tonight, host Cat Deeley announced that the four finalists who received the fewest of America’s votes were Jordan Casanova, Tadd Gadduang, Caitlynn Lawson and Jess LeProtto. Then, judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, as well as guest judge Rob Marshall, revealed that Casanova and LeProtto would be going home. Also on tonight’s show, dance troupe LXD took the stage and pop music icon Lady Gaga performed two of her latest hits, “Edge of Glory” and “You and I.”
The competition continues next week when the Top 6 finalists – Tadd Gadduang, Marko Germar, Ricky Jaime, Caitlynn Lawson, Sasha Mallory and Melanie Moore – compete on a two-hour, live performance show airing Wednesday, Aug. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
Next week’s guest judges will be actress Christina Applegate and award-winning choreographer Lil’ C, and the All-Stars making a return to the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE stage will be Kent Boyd, Jaimie Goodwin, Pasha Kovalev, Janette Manrara, Ellenore Scott and tWitch.
Tune in the following night, Thursday, Aug. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), to find out which four finalists will compete in the season finale, as well as for a special performance by AMERICAN IDOL finalist Pia Toscano singing her new single, “This Time.”
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The series is executive-produced by Fuller, Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance and follow the series on Twitter at @danceonfox.
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” OFFERS ONLINE VOTING FOR FIRST TIME EVER AT FOX.COM/DANCE
June 8, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Voting Via Toll-Free Phone Lines, Text-Messaging & Online Begins
After First Performance Show Wednesday, June 15, on FOX
For the first time ever, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will allow viewers to vote for their favorite contestants online at www.fox.com/dance. Online voting begins immediately after the first performance show airing Wednesday, June 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. In addition to online voting, fans will continue to be able to vote via toll-free phone lines and text-messaging during the voting window (standard text-messaging rates may apply).
To vote online during the voting window, fans should visit www.fox.com/dance, click the “VOTE” button in the navigation bar and follow the prompts through the voting process. Fans will be required to log in using their Facebook account to complete the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE online voting process, which will feature the name and photo of each of the current contestants. To vote, fans will simply choose their favorite couple (or dancer, beginning with the Top 10), complete the security verification and submit their choice. Fans will also be given the option of posting their vote to their Facebook wall. After each performance show and during the online voting window, fans may cast up to 50 total online votes for that evening’s performances. Only fans with a registered Facebook account in the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be able to cast their vote(s) online.
“We are extremely excited that we are expanding the voting process to include online,” said SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE co-creator, executive producer and judge Nigel Lythgoe. “I believe that interactivity is going to be a major part of programming in the future. We are at the cutting edge of dance, and it’s important that we remain at the cutting edge of interactive technology.”
In addition to online voting, fans will also have the opportunity to vote an unlimited number of times via toll-free phone lines and text message. At the end of each performance show, the phone lines will open for at least two hours and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE viewers will be able to vote for their favorites via the branded toll-free telephone numbers (1-888-TEMPO-01, -02, etc.). Participating wireless customers can use their cell phones to vote by texting the keyword number relating to the couple (or dancer, beginning with the Top 10) of their choice and send it to the five-digit short code 83676 (standard text-messaging rates may apply).
Tune in to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE this week as the talented dancers who sparked the judges’ interest during auditions travel to Las Vegas for the callback round tonight, Wednesday, June 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Then, tomorrow, Thursday, June 9 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), the judges will announce the Top 20 finalists – 10 guys and 10 girls – who will continue in the competition. The Top 20 finalists will perform in their own specialties, free of any judgment or voting, so that America can get to know more about them and their talents before being asked to vote.
Beginning Wednesday, June 15 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the Top 20 finalists will be paired to perform inspired pieces choreographed by some of the biggest names in dance during weekly two-hour performance shows. Following the episodes, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite dancers.
Airing Thursdays beginning June 16 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the live results shows reveal who keeps dancing and who goes home. Each week, the six contestants comprising the bottom three couples are given a chance to perform solo routines. The judges then decide which dancers stay in the competition and which dancers are eliminated. If a couple is split apart, the two individual dancers who remain become a couple the following week.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Inc. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.
About CKX, Inc.
CKX, Inc. is engaged in the ownership, development and commercial utilization of globally recognized entertainment content. The Company’s current properties include the rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali and the operations of Graceland. Through its wholly owned division 19 Entertainment Ltd., CKX owns proprietary rights to the “Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” television brands, including the “American Idol” series in the United States and local adaptations of the “Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” television show formats, which collectively, air in more than 100 countries, as well as other television properties. Also through 19, CKX has relationships and partnerships with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Daughtry, David Cook and Adam Lambert. For more information, please visit www.ckx.com.
About dick clark productions, inc.
Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. (dcp) is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as the “American Music Awards,” “Golden Globe Awards,” “Academy of Country Music Awards” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and owns and maintains one of the world’s most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of “American Bandstand” footage. For more information, please visit www.dickclarkproductions.com.
SIZZLING SUMMER BEGINS THIS MAY ON FOX
March 15, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” LAUNCHES NEXT SEARCH
FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER THURSDAY, MAY 26
AMERICA’S AMATEUR COOKS COMPETE TO BE THE NEXT “MASTERCHEF” BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 6
GORDON RAMSAY SERVES UP NINTH COURSE OF “HELL’S KITCHEN”
STARTING TUESDAY, JULY 19
FOX sizzles this summer with the return of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, HELL’S KITCHEN and MASTERCHEF.
Back for an eighth season this summer, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE kicks off with a two-hour premiere Thursday, May 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Hosted by Cat Deeley, the hit dance competition series will inspire and amaze viewers as dancers skilled in styles ranging from hip-hop to ballroom compete to be named America’s Favorite Dancer. This season’s auditions feature resident judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, as well as guest judges Robin Antin, Lil C, Tyce Diorio, Toni Redpath and Jason Gilkison. Once the auditions conclude, weekly two-hour performance shows will air Wednesdays (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), and weekly results shows will air Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), followed by encore episodes of GLEE (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and chef Graham Elliot return to challenge a new batch of hopefuls on the second season of hit culinary competition series MASTERCHEF beginning Monday, June 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). America’s best amateur cooks from all walks of life will compete two nights a week for the coveted white apron Mondays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Tuesdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
Chef Ramsay takes over Tuesdays when HELL’S KITCHEN starts cooking July 19 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) following all-new episodes of MASTERCHEF. HELL’S KITCHEN puts aspiring restaurateurs through an intense culinary academy as Ramsay seeks out the one chef who possesses the right combination of ingredients to win the life-changing grand prize.
Starting June 3, FOX Fridays lead with encores of BONES (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) featuring the investigative work of fearless forensic duo Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), followed by encores of LIE TO ME (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) starring Tim Roth as deception expert Cal Lightman.
The most arresting night of television airs Saturdays with a mixture of all-new and encore episodes of COPS (8:00-8:30 and 8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) followed by all-new episodes of AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) until its season finale on June 18. Encores of compelling new police drama THE CHICAGO CODE begin Saturday, June 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
Sundays feature everyone’s favorite animated families with encores all summer long of THE SIMPSONS, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, FAMILY GUY, AMERICAN DAD and newcomer BOB’S BURGERS (7:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).
RECAP – FOX 2011 SUMMER SCHEDULE
(All times ET/PT except as noted)
MONDAY
Mondays, beginning June 6:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF (Season Premiere, Part 1)
9:00-10:00 PM HOUSE (Encores)
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TUESDAY
Tuesdays, beginning June 7:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF (Season Premiere, Part 2)
9:00-9:30 PM RAISING HOPE (Encores)
9:30-10:00 PM TRAFFIC LIGHT (Encores)
Tuesday, July 12:
8:00-11:00 PM ET MLB ALL-STAR GAME 2011 (FOX Sports Special)
Tuesdays, beginning July 19:
8:00-9:00 PM MASTERCHEF
9:00-10:00 PM HELL’S KITCHEN (Season Premiere)
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WEDNESDAY
Wednesdays, beginning June 1:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere, Part 2)
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THURSDAY
Thursday, May 26:
8:00-10:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Season Premiere, Part 1)
Thursdays, beginning June 2:
8:00-9:00 PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (Time Period Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM GLEE (Encores)
FRIDAY
Fridays, beginning June 3:
8:00-9:00 PM BONES (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM LIE TO ME (Encores)
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SATURDAY
Saturday, June 18:
8:00-8:30 PM COPS (Season Finale)
8:30-9:00 PM COPS
9:00-10:00 PM AMERICA’S MOST WANTED (Season Finale)
Saturdays, beginning June 25:
8:00-8:30 PM COPS (Encores)
8:30-9:00 PM COPS (Encores)
9:00-10:00 PM THE CHICAGO CODE (Time Period Premiere) (Encores)
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SUNDAY
Sundays, beginning June 5:
7:00-10:00 PM ANIMATION DOMINATION (Encores)
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON EIGHT AUDITION INFORMATION
January 27, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Auditions Resume Wednesday, February 2, in Salt Lake City;
Atlanta to Host Auditions Saturday, February 19;
Los Angeles Auditions Move to Saturday, March 12
As SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE travels across the U.S. in search of the best and most talented dancers in the country, the show is announcing new information for the Season Eight auditions. Hopefuls have three more opportunities to show the judges they have what it takes to be America’s Favorite Dancer as auditions resume Wednesday, Feb. 2 in Salt Lake City, UT. The next stop on the audition tour will be Atlanta, GA, on Saturday, Feb. 19, and the final stop will be Los Angeles, CA, on Saturday, March 12.
Revised audition information is as follows:
Cities Dates Venues*
Salt Lake City, UT Wednesday, Feb. 2 The Jeanne Wagner Theatre
138 W. Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Atlanta, GA Saturday, Feb. 19 The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Los Angeles, CA Saturday, March 12 The Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance.
*Please note that auditions will no longer be held in Charlotte as previously announced and the date for the Los Angeles auditions has changed. In addition, venue information may change, so auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance for the latest information.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.
Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions. Check www.fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.
MARY MURPHY RETURNS TO “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” AND JOINS NIGEL LYTHGOE AS RESIDENT JUDGE
January 12, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
SEARCH FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER CONTINUES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, IN SALT LAKE CITY
Auditions Also Set for Los Angeles and Charlotte
World-class dancer and choreographer Mary Murphy will return to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE as one of the series’ resident judges. Murphy will sit alongside Nigel Lythgoe and draw upon her expertise to critique and praise the dancers throughout the competition.
“I am delighted to have Mary back on the show. Her expertise in dance, coupled with her warmth, compassion and humor, make her an excellent judge and fun to work with,” said Lythgoe, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE co-creator, executive producer and judge.
“I am thrilled and already dancing in my seat to be back as a permanent judge this season, which I’m sure will be the best ever,” said Murphy.
In preparation for the new season, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE producers are traveling across the country in search of dancers who represent the best of America. The series continues its search for America’s Favorite Dancer in Salt Lake City, UT, on Wednesday, Feb. 2; in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, Feb. 25; and in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, March 1. Audition information is as follows:
Cities Dates Venues*
Salt Lake City, UT Wednesday, Feb. 2 The Jeanne Wagner Theatre
138 W. Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Los Angeles, CA Friday, Feb. 25 Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Charlotte, NC Tuesday, March 1 McGlohon Theatre
301 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance.
*Venue information may change. For the latest information, auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.
-more-
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON EIGHT JUDGES/AUDITIONS – Page 2
Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions. Check www.fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.
Last season’s winner, Lauren Froderman, danced off with a $250,000 cash prize, the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in Dance Spirit Magazine. Additionally, she is the first-ever dancer featured as a Gatorade athlete.
Canal Fulton, OH, native Mary Murphy is a world-class technical dance instructor and founder of the Champion Ballroom Academy in San Diego, CA. Her film credits include “Dance with Me” starring Vanessa Williams and “Killer Movie” starring Leighton Meester, Robert Buckley and J.C. Chasez. Additionally, Murphy appeared as Julia Roberts’ body double in “Something To Talk About.” The long list of stars she has coached in dance includes Dennis Quaid, Mary Steenburgen and Donnie Wahlberg. Murphy and her dance partners have won the Austrian National Championships and the U.S. Nine Dance Championships, and claim an impressive list of top finishes at competitions around the world. In 2007, she was awarded Best Host/Judge at the Reality TV Awards. Beyond her work in Hollywood, Murphy continues to be one of the hardest-working women in dance; she serves as a judge at major ballroom dance competitions across the U.S., including The Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.
MARY MURPHY RETURNS TO “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” AND JOINS NIGEL LYTHGOE AS RESIDENT JUDGE
January 11, 2011 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
SEARCH FOR AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER CONTINUES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, IN SALT LAKE CITY
Auditions Also Set for Los Angeles and Charlotte
World-class dancer and choreographer Mary Murphy will return to SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE as one of the series’ resident judges. Murphy will sit alongside Nigel Lythgoe and draw upon her expertise to critique and praise the dancers throughout the competition.
“I am delighted to have Mary back on the show. Her expertise in dance, coupled with her warmth, compassion and humor, make her an excellent judge and fun to work with,” said Lythgoe, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE co-creator, executive producer and judge.
“I am thrilled and already dancing in my seat to be back as a permanent judge this season, which I’m sure will be the best ever,” said Murphy.
In preparation for the new season, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE producers are traveling across the country in search of dancers who represent the best of America. The series continues its search for America’s Favorite Dancer in Salt Lake City, UT, on Wednesday, Feb. 2; in Los Angeles, CA, on Friday, Feb. 25; and in Charlotte, NC, on Tuesday, March 1. Audition information is as follows:
Cities Dates Venues*
Salt Lake City, UT Wednesday, Feb. 2 The Jeanne Wagner Theatre
138 W. Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Los Angeles, CA Friday, Feb. 25 Orpheum Theatre
842 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Charlotte, NC Tuesday, March 1 McGlohon Theatre
301 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance.
*Venue information may change. For the latest information, auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.
-more-
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON EIGHT JUDGES/AUDITIONS – Page 2
Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions. Check www.fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.
Last season’s winner, Lauren Froderman, danced off with a $250,000 cash prize, the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in Dance Spirit Magazine. Additionally, she is the first-ever dancer featured as a Gatorade athlete.
Canal Fulton, OH, native Mary Murphy is a world-class technical dance instructor and founder of the Champion Ballroom Academy in San Diego, CA. Her film credits include “Dance with Me” starring Vanessa Williams and “Killer Movie” starring Leighton Meester, Robert Buckley and J.C. Chasez. Additionally, Murphy appeared as Julia Roberts’ body double in “Something To Talk About.” The long list of stars she has coached in dance includes Dennis Quaid, Mary Steenburgen and Donnie Wahlberg. Murphy and her dance partners have won the Austrian National Championships and the U.S. Nine Dance Championships, and claim an impressive list of top finishes at competitions around the world. In 2007, she was awarded Best Host/Judge at the Reality TV Awards. Beyond her work in Hollywood, Murphy continues to be one of the hardest-working women in dance; she serves as a judge at major ballroom dance competitions across the U.S., including The Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” SEASON EIGHT AUDITIONS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, IN OAKLAND, CA
September 15, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
New York Auditions Confirmed for Monday, November 15
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2010 Kicks Off Sunday, September 19
FOX has ordered an eighth season of the original dance competition show, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and auditions for the new season will begin Wednesday, Oct. 13 in Oakland, CA, at the Paramount Theatre of the Arts. The show will continue its search for America’s Favorite Dancer on Monday, Nov. 15 at the Howard Gilman Opera House at BAM in Brooklyn, NY. Additional audition cities, dates and venues to be announced. For the latest updates, visit www.fox.com/dance.
Created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, summer’s hottest series showcases talented dancers – skilled in everything from Ballet, Breaking, Krumping and Salsa to Swing, Tap and Contemporary Jazz – competing for the title of America’s Favorite Dancer.
“In addition to discovering fantastic new talent, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE has introduced viewers to the young, edgy, incredibly creative side of dance we hadn’t seen before on television,” said Nigel Lythgoe, series co-creator, executive producer and judge. “From the Emmy-winning choreography to the incredible contestants, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE is a cultural phenomenon, and we’re excited that it will be back for another season.”
Once again, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE will travel across the U.S. in search of the best and most talented dancers in the country. Those who shine during auditions are given a ticket to Las Vegas for callbacks, where they will work with top choreographers to learn and then be judged on multiple styles of dance. For more details on auditions for Season Eight, as well as eligibility requirements, go to www.fox.com/dance.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Audition Information
Cities Dates Venues**
Oakland, CA Wednesday, Oct. 13 Paramount Theatre of the Arts
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Brooklyn, NY Monday, Nov. 15 Howard Gilman Opera House at BAM
30 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
**Venue information may change. Additional audition cities, dates and venues to be announced. For the latest information, auditioners should log on to www.fox.com/dance.
Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at each venue. Auditioners traveling to cities for the open calls should make arrangements to stay for at least two days following their initial audition in the event of a callback.
Dancers must be either a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident of the U.S. or possess a current legal Employment Authorization Card enabling him/her to seek employment freely in the U.S. (i.e., without restrictions as to employer) by the date specified in the eligibility rules. Dancers must be no younger than 18 or older than 30 years of age on the first day they register for auditions. Any dancer who is a minor in his/her state of residence must also have a parent or legal guardian sign all required documents. Dancers must provide legal, valid proof of age when they register for auditions. Check www.fox.com/dance for full eligibility rules.
Last season’s winner, Lauren Froderman, danced off with a $250,000 cash prize, the title of America’s Favorite Dancer and a cover feature in Dance Spirit Magazine. Additionally, she is the first-ever dancer featured as a Gatorade athlete.
Froderman will join Season Seven’s Top 7 and All-Stars Ade, Allison, Courtney, Dominic and Kathryn and Season Six winner Russell on the SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Live Tour 2010, which kicks off Sunday, Sept. 19, in New Orleans, LA. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. For more information, as well as a full list of tour cities and dates, visit www.fox.com/dance.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The series is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance and follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/danceonfox.
LAUREN FRODERMAN IS AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER AND WINNER OF “SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE”
August 13, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
Winner To Be Recognized As Gatorade Athlete
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2010
Kicks Off September 19 in New Orleans
The seventh season of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE came to a spectacular conclusion tonight as Lauren Froderman, 18, a Contemporary Jazz dancer from Phoenix, AZ, was named America’s Favorite Dancer and danced off with the cash prize of $250,000. She will be featured on the cover of Dance Spirit magazine, and will be the first-ever dancer featured as an athlete in Gatorade print ads in select publications and online at www.gatorade.com.
Fellow finalists – Kent Boyd and Robert Roldan – were eliminated as host Cat Deeley revealed the voting results. Froderman had this to say about winning SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: “I cannot even believe how amazing this journey has been! I feel so blessed, and am so grateful to my family, friends and fans. Thank you for believing in me and naming me America’s Favorite Dancer. This is truly a dream come true. Thank you, America, it was an honor dancing for you!”
In addition to naming America’s Favorite Dancer, the Season Seven finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE featured performances by this season’s Top 11 dancers. The celebration also showcased the judges’ favorite routines from the season – including a very special dance number by tWitch Boss and Ellen DeGeneres – as well as performances by Russell Ferguson and Lil C; indie rock duo Black Gold; dance sensations Quest Crew; 7-year-old tap dancer Luke Sterling; Charlie Bruce, the winner of the U.K. version of “So You Think You Can Dance”; and tap-dancing siblings the Manzari Brothers.
This season’s Top 7 dancers will participate in the 40-city SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Tour 2010. The tour kicks off Sunday, Sept. 19 in New Orleans, LA, and tickets are on sale now. Visit www.fox.com/dance for more information.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The series is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance and follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/danceonfox.
“SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE” TOP 3 FINALISTS REVEALED AFTER MORE THAN 10 MILLION VOTES CAST
August 6, 2010 by J!-ENT · Leave a Comment
KENT BOYD, LAUREN FRODERMAN AND ROBERT ROLDAN
TO COMPETE ON FINAL PERFORMANCE SHOW
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, ON FOX
ADÉCHIKÉ TORBERT ELIMINATED FROM COMPETITION
AMERICA’S FAVORITE DANCER ANNOUNCED THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
Kent Boyd, Lauren Froderman and Robert Roldan were named this season’s SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Top 3 finalists after an amazing 10 million votes were cast last night. Eliminated tonight was AdéChiké Torbert, 23, a Contemporary dancer from Brooklyn, NY.
This week’s results show also featured special performances by rap sensation Flo Rida, smash recording artist Janelle Monáe and Complexions Contemporary Ballet founder Desmond Richardson.
The final performance show, airing Wednesday, Aug. 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, will feature the ultimate showdown between the Top 3 finalists as they compete to impress judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mia Michaels and Adam Shankman and capture America’s vote. Immediately following the performance show, the phone lines will open and viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite remaining finalists.
Then, tune in the following night, Thursday, Aug. 12 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), for one of the most-anticipated television events of the summer. The two-hour live finale will showcase the judges’ favorite routines from the season, as well as performances by indie rock duo Black Gold; dance sensations Quest Crew; Charlie Bruce, the winner of the U.K. version of “So You Think You Can Dance”; and tap-dancing siblings the Manzari Brothers. At the end of the celebration, host Cat Deeley will reveal America’s vote, and America’s Favorite Dancer will be crowned live before millions of television viewers.
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and dick clark productions. The series is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman. Become a fan of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soyouthinkyoucandance and follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/danceonfox.
