SYTYCD

View Date: 12/2/09

Russell really does seem to be featured a lot in the group dances, not that I'm complaining. Tonight it was to Billy Joel's It's Still Rock and Roll to Me and choreographed by Tyce DiOrio. The dancers had steel fences to use as props, and had a whole section on them. Also heavily featured was Jakob, who rightfully deserves it. We also got a view of a passionate kiss between husband and wife Ryan and Ashleigh.

We got a nice recap of the dances from last night with some backstage peeks, then it went right into the votes. What was a little off was that they didn't get changed from the group routine before coming on-stage. The two female dancers in danger were Noelle and Kathryn, which left Mollee, Ellenore, and Ashleigh safe for another week. The guys were up next, with Ryan and Nathan were in danger, leaving Legacy, Russell, and Jakob safe until next week.

Legion of Extraordinary Dancers provided us with a sneak peek of a web project they have coming up for 2010. Basically picture amazing hip hop being performed to muzac-versions of popular songs. I'll be looking forward to seeing more of them in the future.

Next up were the solos. Ryan did the same one as last night, which was a really bad move in my opinion. Noelle, on the other hand, should have done that solo yesterday. It was so much better than that standard contemporary dullness she gave us last night. Kathryn is a beautiful dancer in a beautiful dress, but I couldn't tell if her solo was any different because it was the same ole' contemporary schlock. Nathan has probably come the farthest with his solos this season, possibly because he has done so many.

After the solos were complete, Snoop Dogg and Quest performed. It's always great to see former SYTYCD competitors back on the show in various roles, and seeing them dance with this group was even more of a treat. I can understand why Quest won ABDC, and why so many have at least auditioned if not competed in SYTYCD.

Finally, the audience votes determined who would stay and who would leave for the first time this season. Noelle was sent packing, which kept Kathryn safe for another week. Nathan was also sent on his way, with Ryan safe yet again. Actually, I think the right decisions were made this week, as these two would have been the ones I'd have sent home from this group.

10 words or less: It is a competition, and someone had to go.