This is new! A bonus performance episode at the beginning of the season that introduces us to the dancers by allowing them to do their style. It's not a competition night -- more like a showcase. I approve of this.
After a cool Wade Robson group number, the dancers were broken out by genre.
1. Hip Hop by Tabitha & Napoleon - Russell the Crumper (my absolute fave!), Kevin, and Legacy (who sucks - I mean, he's good as a b-boy, but he sucked it up during Vegas Week). IT WAS OFF THE HOOK! I'm telling you, Russell is one to watch for - he's going to be like Joshua from 2 seasons back where he can do anything. I hope it's true!
2. Contemporary by Tyce Diorio - Ariana, Nathan, Jakob the Ginger, and Channing. Nathan is the standout in this group.
3. Tap by a Tap Choreographer We'll Never See Again. This year, we have 3 tappers so they HAD to give them the chance to showcase their style. We have Peter, Bianca, and Phillip Who Annoys The Crap Out of Me. It was definitely cool to see, but you wonder how much versatility they'll have. Especially Peter.
4. Jazz by Sonya - Mollee, Pauline, and Ellenore. The routine didn't really grab me, but I LOVED Pauline and Ellenore during the pre-season. Mollee still looks like a 12 year old.
5. Contemporary by Mandy Moore - Billy, Victor, Noelle, and Kathryn the Crier. I focused on Billy the whole time because, right before the show, it was announced that Billy had to withdraw from the competition due to illness. Which SUCKS. Because he's AMAZING.
6. Latin Ballroom - Ryan and Ashleigh, the married couple (yes, it's legal for guys to marry horses where they come from), and Karen. It was fine. I like Karen waaaaay more than Ashleigh. And Ryan's just gross.
So Billy's out and will be replaced by Brandon, a hip hopper. Tomorrow we get the first competition night -- and the first elimination.
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