Tag: nigel lythgoe

This is Big: "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 12 Has New Judges

OK, guys. We’re at T-minus 148 days until Summer 2015, the unofficial premiere date for “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 12! Yes, it’s a long way off. Luckily, though, the fine folks at FOX have been generous with the teasers, releasing little bits of news to keep us all happy. For instance, you […]

Ovation’s “Battle of The Nutcrackers” begins tonight!

Ovation’s “Battle of The Nutcrackers” begins tonight! Tune in each night this week to see five different versions of The Nutcracker. Nigel Lythgoe and Debbie Allen will host—introducing each production and providing insight and commentary. At the end of the week, vote for your favorite interpretation on Ovation.com. The Viewer’s Choice winner will be revealed […]

Inside "SYTYCD" Season 9 Auditions

For the past two days, DS managing editor Rachel Zar and I have been behind the scenes at the NYC auditions for Season 9 of “So You Think You Can Dance.” If you thought the competition was tough last year, you’ll be floored by the talent of the upcoming season. From contemporary to ballroom to […]

Nigel Lythgoe's New YAGP Web Series Premieres Today!

It seems like these days, if you wanted to spend all of your free time watching dance on TV, you probably could—not that we recommend it (everything in moderation, right?). But think about it: Just this spring/summer, we’ve welcomed Teen Vogue‘s “Strictly Ballet,” Hulu’s “The Next Step” and Ovation’s “Young Marvels” to the dance TV […]

Nigel Lythgoe Opens Up About the New "SYTYCD" Season

Get ready for Cat Deeley’s fierce fashion, Lil’ C’s fictional vocabulary, Mary Murphy’s high-pitched holler and, of course, some insanely talented dancers! That’s right, “So You Think You Can Dance” is back for a new season tonight. And Season 9—with a brand new one-night-only format—will certainly be an exciting one. DS chatted with our favorite […]

Chatting with Nigel Lythgoe about "A Chance to Dance"

We know you’ve got a lot of reality dance shows to watch this year—“So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “All The Right Moves,” to name just a few. But get ready for one more! That’s right, “SYTYCD” producer and judge, Nigel Lythgoe, is at it again. His new show, “A Chance […]

"So You Think You Can Dance" Season 11 Recap: Meet the Top 20

(Before we begin—have you heard that we’re giving away tickets to the “So You Think You Can Dance” season finale?! GO. ENTER. NOW.) Wow. “SYTYCD” Season 11 is going to be pretty darn spectacular. This week, we watched 157 dancers travel to L.A. to duke it out for a spot in the Top 20. Guest […]

Belieb It: Justin Bieber to Guest on "SYTYCD"

Jim Dyson/Getty Images Justin Bieber is coming to “So You Think You Can Dance” this season—and we’re not just talking about a one-off musical performance. The Biebs, who according to Nigel Lythgoe has been a huge fan of the show for a while, will be introducing a new “SYTYCD” component involving dance crews. During the […]