So You Think You Can Dance Week 2

I have to say that I am not surprised with Tony and Paris getting eliminated last week. Though, I’m sad to see Tony go. He was my hope for that one dancer every season that breaks out of their niche and surprises everyone. Oh well. On to week 2!

First, Randi and Evan get Jive. I really like this couple. They’re both spark plug built, fire hydrant shaped, little bitty things. Plus, he reminds me of George (T.R. Knight) on Grey’s Anatomy. I enjoyed their dance. The judges were not THAT impressed. I couldn’t tell a jive from a hand jive from a hand job so….

Ade and Melissa – Again, a couple I really like. They get contemporary with Sonja. I don’t “get” it completely, but I like it. I want the naughty ballerina to do well.

At this point, I’d like to point out that I don’t think even Lil C knows what the hell he’s talking about.

Jason and Caitlin – They get hip hop with Shane Sparks (one of my favorite choreographers.) It is the epitome of a hot ass mess. She sucks. All she did was walk around rub herself. He wasn’t that bad, but her suckiness made it hard to concentrate on him. In fact, the whole thing was hard to watch.

Jeanette and Brandon – I don’t normally like disco dancing, though I LOVE the music. This routine was insane. I respect the sheer athleticism involved in what these two did. Nice recovery at the end when she almost bust her ass, though.

Asuka and Vitolio – They get the waltz. And I loved watching it. Apparently he wasn’t as technically correct as he could have been, but the judges loved it too.

Max and Kayla – They get pop/jazz with Brian Friedman (happy to see him back this season!)  Can I just say, I don’t get the big fuss they’re making over Kayla. Do you?

Jonathan and Karla – I loved this contemporary piece and I loved the song. Can anyone tell me what movie this is from?

Phillip and Janine – I love the tango. I did not love these two doing the tango. I feel like I got screwed. I did enjoy Lil C getting called out for not knowing what the hell he was talking about.

Kupono and Ashley – Another Shane Sparks opportunity ruined! Ugh. I liked the song. I liked the choreography, and I KINDA liked the performance… but it could have been so much better. I don’t think she did as great as the judges said and I don’t think he did as poorly as they thought he did. In fact, I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. There’s a great moment when she gets on her back, extends her arm, and then flexes her fingers not to the music but to the vocals. I love little details like that. I love Shane Sparks.

I don’t think they’re going home though.

Now, if you’ll excuse me I gotta go download that song from iTunes.

What did you think? Who is going home tonight?

P.S. I can’t believe none of you corrected me last week when I got Nigel’s last name wrong!