I'm a So You Think You Can Dance Addict.

I'm slowly getting tired of American Idol. I haven't even caught a single episode of the current season and I'm totally unfamiliar with any of the contestants. If not for Yumi's posts, I wouldn't have even known that they now have the "Top 13" instead of the "Top 12."

I currently have a new obsession: So You Think You Can Dance. (SYTYCD) To those unfamiliar with the show, this is the more talented twin of American Idol (same producers), but this time focusing on dance.

The screening process is more rigourous than the AI auditions and the top 20 go through all the major styles of dance. It doesn't matter if you're a contemporary dancer or a B-boy-- they're going to make you do the samba, jazz, hip-hop and just about everything else. And they're going to make you look good doing it. It's amazing how versatile these contestants are. I know that's something I can never do.

I'm just in awe at how these dancers perform their craft. I sometimes watch in amazement and exclaim, "kaya pala yun ng katawan ng tao!" Sometimes, the singing styles in AI get old, but the routines in SYTYCD are always fresh. With new choreographers and styles always coming in, you can expect something exciting every time you watch.

I just finished watching the fourth season. I've only seen the 1st, 3rd, and 4th in their entirety. (There were actually two Filipinos in Season 1.) Will look for a copy of season 2 soon. Here are some of the best routines in season 4. (Favorites are listed first. Obviously, fave ko si Katee. Sayang hindi no.1. At least top girl.)

Highlights of other seasons to follow.

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Mercy a.k.a. "The Door Dance" (Contemporary)
Choreographed by Mia Michaels
Danced by Katee and Twich
(I believe Mia Michaels should get another Emmy for this. Sayang, though, and ang nag-iisang video online ay video pa ng TV. Haha.)


No Air (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo
Danced by Katee and Joshua (Season 4 Champ)


Imagine (Pas de Deux)
Choreographed by Dwight Roden and Desmond Richardson
Danced by Katee and Will


Dhoom Taana (Bollywood)
Choreographed by Nakul Dev Mahajan
Danced by Katee and Twich


Dreaming With A Broken Heart (Contemporary)
Choreographed by Mia Michaels
Danced by Kherington and Twich


The Garden (Jazz)
Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh
Danced by Courtney and Mark


Time Of My Life (Viennese Waltz)
Choreographed by Jason Gilkison
Danced by Courtney and Mark


Forever (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Dave Scott
Danced by Comfort and Twich


Bleeding Love (Hip Hop)
Choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo
Danced by Chelsie and Mark


Everlasting Love (Disco)
Choreographed by Doriana Sanchez
Danced by Chelsie and Joshua


A Los Amigos (Argentine Tango)
Choreographed by Dmiry Chaplin
Danced by Chelsie and Joshua