SYTYCD

Yay! I have caught up on all of my reviews for the past week or so, and finally get to review my current viewings. For SYTYCD, I will be combining my opinions with my mother's as we discuss each routine while watching.

General comments: (Mom) Mary did a lot of screaming tonight for being the first show. Also, we can't wait to see Adam Shankman's new movie, Step Up 3D. It has a whole bunch of dancers from previous seasons, and sounds like it should be really fun. Also, we both really love Adam Shankman as a judge. He really stands up for the dancers, but will tell them when they suck, too. He makes sure to include constructive criticism when appropriate.

1. Jeanine and Phillip: This couple did a great lyrical hip-hop number. With Philip being as good and unique as he is, Jeanene really held her own. I was somewhat concerned that Philip was holding back a little, but then he really turned it on. The couple seemed to have really good chemistry together. (Mom: They look so good together, and even so much alike, that they could be married.) Definitely a memorable performance, and should get many votes.

2. Asuka and Vitolio: This couple performed a broadway routine. Technically the dancing was good, but the couple seemed to get lost in their costumes, which were somewhat distracting. They didn't seem to connect well, like they hadn't developed any chemistry together. Also, I really didn't see the story as described in the little video before it. They may be in danger tomorrow.

3. Karla and Jonathan: This couple performed a Cha-Cha. Jonathan actually really impressed, especially with the split under her legs. But other than that, the routine wasn't really that memorable, particularly when compared to the other dances this evening.

4. Randi and Evan: This couple performed a wonderful jazz routine. With Evan being a broadway dancer, the judges were a little concerned, but not us. She was very surprising in a good way. We were much more impressed with her tonight than during the auditions. Very strong performance, and they should be safe.

5. Paris and Tony: This couple performed a hip-hop routine that was more hard-hitting than the first dance of the night. They seemed to lose their syncronization several times, and it seemed to be more of his problem than hers. We tend to agree with the judges that, compared to the other routines tonight, this one probably will not be memorable. These two may be in trouble tomorrow night.

6. Caitlyn and Jason: (Jen: Caitlyn is not one of my favorite dancers. She just tends to rub me the wrong way.) This couple danced a Bollywood routine, which tend to be very fun numbers in general. While he did seem to outshine a little, she did better than expected. Will probably be a memorable dance for the evening, and they should be safe.

7. Janette and Brandon: (Jen: I love Brandon!!!!) This couple performed a Foxtrot. GREAT final lift. This was a beautifully danced and coreographed number. Honestly, Mary Murphy's Botox comment was one of the best of the night. Not much more say about this except that it was beauty on the dance floor, and they should be safe for this week.

8. Ashley and Kupono: This couple performed a contemporary routine about two crash test dummies. The white hair definitely takes away yet adds so much to the performance. It makes you really concentrate on what they are doing and not think about what you know of them from previous performances. The routine was almost more of a performance art piece than traditional dancing. Unlike the broadway number from earlier tonight, the story really came through in the performance.

9. Melissa and Ade: Melissa is the naughty ballerina who is surprisingly old for this show (29). This couple performed a contemporary routine. (Mom: Shades of Demitri with the open shirt. God, he's strong. I noticed him more than her.) (Jen: I want her dress.) It was just a beautiful number. he is very powerful, but he has complete control over every movement. Everything seemed to just flow, and I think the costumes really seemed to help with that.

10. Kayla and Max: This couple danced a Samba with a coreographer that has known Max since he was 14. WOW! He was supposed to be good because this this is his style, but she was an absolute firecracker. Her personality really showed through, and the costumes were amazing. His partnering skills were amazing.

10 words or less: Hope America picks the right people for the bottom.