Tag: nigel lythgoe

"So You Think You Can Dance" Is Back This Summer

Dancers, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief—our beloved “So You Think You Can Dance” has just been renewed for a sensational 17th season. So You Think You Can Dance on Instagram: “#SYTYCD is coming back for SEASON 17 on @foxtv! 💃 Have what it takes to be America’s Favorite Dancer? Audition in […]

Are TV Dance Competitions a Key to Career Success?

In April 2015, Alyssa Allen found herself in a nearly unprecedented position. It was Vegas Week on Season 12 of “So You Think You Can Dance,” she was a clear favorite for the show’s Top 20—and she respectfully declined the opportunity. In a conversation with judge Nigel Lythgoe, Allen said she strongly believed she should […]

Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen are Launching a Dance Festival

When you hear “Nigel Lythgoe” and “Debbie Allen” in the same sentence, there’s got to be some major dance tea brewing. In this case, it’s super-exciting news: The two industry icons are joining forces to launch a new, L.A.–based dance festival that’s basically going to bring dance heaven to earth. The Los Angeles International Dance […]

Nigel Lythgoe and Cat Deeley's Favorite "SYTYCD" Routines of All Time

It’s been 14 years (!) since “So You Think You Can Dance” first graced our television screens. Over its 16 seasons, the prolific show has presented hundreds of routines. And many of them have been jump-off-your-couch-and-cheer great. “SYT” numbers regularly wow viewers, win Emmy Awards, and launch the careers of dancers and choreographers. So in […]

We Are LIVING for This Jaw-Dropping Performance from the "SYTYCD" Finale

Anybody else still breathless from last night’s fabulous “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 15 finale? In addition to finding out who earned the title of America’s Favorite Dancer (and the December cover of Dance Spirit!) we were treated to no fewer than 18 performances, including the judges’ favorites from the season, the dancers’ […]

"SYTYCD" Season 15 Recap: We Have a Top 4!

After just three live shows and just as many brisk eliminations, we have our Season 15 Top 4! And we’ll get to that. But first, here’s what went down during the two hours that the Top 6—Hannahlei, Genessy, Jensen, Jay Jay, Darius, and Slavik—performed together last night. Namely: The All Stars returned to the “So […]