When Ruby Castro became a Top 10 finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 13, she was a fresh, feisty new face to most at-home viewers. But in the dance world—particularly on the ballroom circuit—Ruby was already a household name. Miami-based Ruby grew up as a belle of the ballroom: Her parents, Manny […]
Is it summer yet? Great news: We don’t yet have to face a world without Cat Deeley’s fabulous outfits (and plummy accent), Nigel Lythgoe’s biting commentary, and—of course—Mary Murphy’s Hot Tamale Train. As reported by Deadline, FOX has renewed 15-time Emmy winner “So You Think You Can Dance” for a jaw-dropping 15th season, set to […]
When “So You Think You Can Dance” decided to shake up its format during its 13th season, featuring dancers under 18, reactions were mixed. But even the most skeptical viewers couldn’t help but fall in love with tiny tapper Emma Hellenkamp, who ended up shuffling her way to the finale, ultimately nabbing the third runner-up […]
In the dance world, Mandy Moore has long been a go-to name, but in 2017, the success of her choreography for La La Land made the rest of the world stop and take notice. After whirlwind seasons as choreographer and producer on both “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” she […]
“So You Think You Can Dance” Season 12 winner (and Season 14 All Star winner!) Gaby Diaz is a dance powerhouse. She can perform at a crazy-high level in seemingly any style, from tap to jazz to contemporary to hip hop. Want to improve your own dance versatility? Diaz took a break from Shaping Sound […]
“So you Think You Can Dance” Season 14 finalists Lex Ishimoto and Taylor Sieve shocked fans at home (at least the ones who hadn’t thoroughly scoured their respective Instagrams) during Episode 14, when choreographer Mia Michaels asked if either of them had ever experienced “the kind of love that takes your breath away.” They confessed […]
Spencer Liff knows how to perform under pressure. Over nine seasons of “So You Think You Can Dance,” the Broadway wunderkind has dreamed up number after Emmy-nominated number within the show’s punishing under-a-week rehearsal period. You might not realize from watching his fast-paced, endlessly inventive numbers that “SYTYCD” was Liff’s first solo choreographic gig, coming […]
Food: Ramen Movies: The Magnificent Seven and Inception TV Show: “The Office” Sneaker brands: Nike and Adidas Fellow Top 10 contestant: “They were all fantastic, but I bonded the most with Kiki Nyemchek. We both love shoes and the same type of music.” Season 14 performance: The Anthony Morigerato–choreographed tap number with Gaby, from the […]