'So You Think You Can Dance'

Latest News update: The horrible imbalance of contestants are finally showing in the beginning of 'So You Think You Can Dance' with only three women and six men dancing in the introduction. With this imbalance, this season has it's first same-sex performance with Alex and Twitch. I'm happy to see that NappyTabs provided a routine that wasn't lyrical and was hard hitting. Finally, we can see what this All-Star format can provide for viewers.

I'm feeling bad for poor Pasha. He is an amazing smooth/Latin dancer when he's actually paired with Anya. Sadly, all of his dancers have landed in the bottom three. I would be shocked if his partner this week wasn't there as well. Here's hoping that either Lauren or Ashley get him next week and they can break the chain.

Adechike & Lauren G. – Hip-Hop (Dave Scott) - Desmond Richardson - Dave wants fun and Adechike creates the nicknames "Muscles and Cushion." While there was a lot of fun in the performance, Adechike wasn't as smooth when he had the briefcase, but got better when he lost it. Adechike fell behind every time he had to get up from the floor and never got up with Lauren.

Nigel is happy to see that Dave Scott brought out a new side of Adechike: personality and funk. Mia agrees, she likes the smile and sunshine. Adam reacts similarly to how Mary Murphy would have if she were on. Suffice to say he's proud.
Ashley & Ade – Contemporary (Dee Caspary) - The concept is that Ashley is broken and the two work together. After having criticism about Ashley trying to break out, Ashley was given another contemporary. I liked the flow and Ade's ability to lift Ashley with ease. While I hate assisted runs, I thought the move fit well with the theme of the dance.

Nigel thought Ashley was a different dancer, she's developed and gained fluidity. It's her best performance. Mia loved the concept about trust and compared her to a purple wind comprising elegance and power. Adam called her breathtaking.

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