SYTYCD

View Date: 11/17/09

The night started out with a quirky and inventive group dance that looked, aside from the costumes, that it would have come out of one of the main American dance studios or troupes. It reminded me very much of performance art, especially in the odd poses and reveals by removing sheets. Of course, the number was choreographed by Wade and Amanda Robson, who seem to be presenting more and more oddball numbers that are either absolutely loved or dreadfully hated.

Ashleigh and Jakob were the first couple of the night declared safe tonight. Karen and Kevin were in the bottom three couples, and were the first to know that they had to dance their solos. Ellenore and Ryan's contemporary routine left them safe for another week. Noelle and Russell performed the Foxtrot last night, which left them safe. Channing and Victor's jazz routine, inspired by blackbirds, unfortunately left them in the bottom three couples and forced them to perform their solos tonight. Finally, Mollee and Nathan were in danger, which left Kathryn and Legacy safe.

While the competitors prepared for their solos, we got to see NDM Bollywood Dance Productions, which included the choreographer of all the Bollywood numbers seen on SYTYCD. I always enjoy watching the choreographers perform, because it reminds you that they actually are amazing dancers themselves.

After the solos and while thejudges were deliberating, we were treated to a musical performance by Arianthe. A note on the solos, Mollee and Nathan by far had the best performances of the night.

The judges were unanimous in their decisions for both the boys and girls. For the girls, Mollee and Karen were safe while Channing was eliminated, more because her personality has not come out as much as others while on the show. For the guys, Nathan and Victor were allowed to continue, with Kevin sent home. Both of those eliminated are amazing dancers, but I do understand and agree with the judges' decisions tonight.

10 words or less: While sad, the right people were sent home.