Double the auditions this week! Tonight we’re in New Orleans, Louisiana for the first time. I love, love, love New Orleans. I’m heading back there for a vacation in a couple of months and I can’t wait!
On the judging panel tonight are Mary, Lil’ C and Adam Shankman. This was taped when Nigel was getting his honorary doctorate, so he’s not here this time. Between the characters that are sure to be found in NOLA and Shankers’ tomfoolery, it’s bound to be an entertaining evening!
First up is Shelby ‘Skip’ Skipper doing New Orleans Bounce, which is sort of like Hip Hop but with some N’awlins flair. Lil’ C’s going to love this. It’s actually pretty cool to watch, but you’ve gotta wonder if he can pick up anything else.
Mary loved it. Adam says he’s an expert (not really)and Mary makes some lewd comment about him doing the New Orleans Bounce last night which sets them all off in fits of giggles. He thought it was unbelievable. Lil’ C thought it was bucc. The judges put him straight through to Vegas.
Jonathan Litzler is on deck with a Contemporary solo. There’s lots of acrobatics in his piece and it all flows together really well. Adam says it was one of the best auditions he’s ever seen. Lil’ C says it looked effortless. Mary thought it was amazing. He’s off to Vegas.
Good dancer montage featuring Alison Nance, Calvin Turner Jr., and Edward Spots. All three are off to Vegas.
Uh oh. Eric Le Blanc is up and he’s apparently done nothing but drink energy drinks all day. This doesn’t bode well. Well, he’s definitely got lots of energy and he’s funny, but I’m not thinking he’s going much further. Mary shuts him down on his Tamale Train hopes. There’s a lot of screaming. Mary calls him a fun guy and Lil’ C commends his passion. Adam shuts him down for choreography, but Mary and Lil’ C send him through...I’m guessing for entertainment value. Yup, he’s headed home.
Justin Kenney’s a hip hop dancer who has recently survived a pretty serious car accident. He’s pretty good, lots and lots of tricks. Mary thought he was terrific and Lil’ C says it was impressive. Adam says it was a great, great solo. He’s off to choreography and ultimately makes it to Vegas.
Day 2 starts with a party in the lobby including full brass band. Those of you that haven’t had the pleasure of visiting to New Orleans might think this was staged for the show, but I can tell you, you just never know when or where the band will show up to start a party.
We start Day 2’s auditions with Kimalee Piedad (her partner isn’t auditioning) whose style of dance is similar to pairs skating - minus the ice and the skates. She’s very good. The lifts are amazing in this and there’s lots of ‘Wow’s’ from the judges. Mary thought it was fabulous. Lil’ C calls it graceful and visually informative. Adam’s curious to what she can do on her own. She’s off to Vegas.
Next up is Hip Hop dancer Micah Mixon. Wow he’s got a thick neck. His pops are incredibly sharp and the gliding is great. He’s pretty good. The judges bought it completely and send him through to choreography, but unfortunately he doesn’t get to Vegas.
It’s time for the Montage of No’s with Lloyd Ballard, Tierney St. John, Casey Crisosto, rolling into ‘Mary’s Rules of What Not to Do’ demonstrated by Adam. Hee.
Next up is Jakob Karr. He gets an ‘Oh my word’ from Adam right off the top. His control is really something. (For those interested, the song is ‘Elephant in the Room by Richard Walters). Mary’s yelling and screaming and Adam says he freaking rocked. Lil’ C calls it phenomenal. He’s straight on through to Vegas.
Finally we’ve got Diana Drexler who’s grandfather has passed away while she was on her way to the audition. Awww...my heart is cold and long dead, but that really sucks. She’s a good dancer, nice piece. Mary says it was beautiful and effortless. Adam gets her talking about her grandfather and commends her strength for carrying through her audition. She gets sent through to choreography. She ultimately makes it through to Vegas.
Next week we’ve got the final stop in Salt Lake City, Utah and the next round in Vegas.
I’ve got to say, as much as the audition process is drawn out with these one hour shows, how refreshing it is to watch them when the majority of the dancers they show are so good. I like this format judges. Take note.
That’s it for me tonight.
Cheers!
On the judging panel tonight are Mary, Lil’ C and Adam Shankman. This was taped when Nigel was getting his honorary doctorate, so he’s not here this time. Between the characters that are sure to be found in NOLA and Shankers’ tomfoolery, it’s bound to be an entertaining evening!
First up is Shelby ‘Skip’ Skipper doing New Orleans Bounce, which is sort of like Hip Hop but with some N’awlins flair. Lil’ C’s going to love this. It’s actually pretty cool to watch, but you’ve gotta wonder if he can pick up anything else.
Mary loved it. Adam says he’s an expert (not really)and Mary makes some lewd comment about him doing the New Orleans Bounce last night which sets them all off in fits of giggles. He thought it was unbelievable. Lil’ C thought it was bucc. The judges put him straight through to Vegas.
Jonathan Litzler is on deck with a Contemporary solo. There’s lots of acrobatics in his piece and it all flows together really well. Adam says it was one of the best auditions he’s ever seen. Lil’ C says it looked effortless. Mary thought it was amazing. He’s off to Vegas.
Good dancer montage featuring Alison Nance, Calvin Turner Jr., and Edward Spots. All three are off to Vegas.
Uh oh. Eric Le Blanc is up and he’s apparently done nothing but drink energy drinks all day. This doesn’t bode well. Well, he’s definitely got lots of energy and he’s funny, but I’m not thinking he’s going much further. Mary shuts him down on his Tamale Train hopes. There’s a lot of screaming. Mary calls him a fun guy and Lil’ C commends his passion. Adam shuts him down for choreography, but Mary and Lil’ C send him through...I’m guessing for entertainment value. Yup, he’s headed home.
Justin Kenney’s a hip hop dancer who has recently survived a pretty serious car accident. He’s pretty good, lots and lots of tricks. Mary thought he was terrific and Lil’ C says it was impressive. Adam says it was a great, great solo. He’s off to choreography and ultimately makes it to Vegas.
Day 2 starts with a party in the lobby including full brass band. Those of you that haven’t had the pleasure of visiting to New Orleans might think this was staged for the show, but I can tell you, you just never know when or where the band will show up to start a party.
We start Day 2’s auditions with Kimalee Piedad (her partner isn’t auditioning) whose style of dance is similar to pairs skating - minus the ice and the skates. She’s very good. The lifts are amazing in this and there’s lots of ‘Wow’s’ from the judges. Mary thought it was fabulous. Lil’ C calls it graceful and visually informative. Adam’s curious to what she can do on her own. She’s off to Vegas.
Next up is Hip Hop dancer Micah Mixon. Wow he’s got a thick neck. His pops are incredibly sharp and the gliding is great. He’s pretty good. The judges bought it completely and send him through to choreography, but unfortunately he doesn’t get to Vegas.
It’s time for the Montage of No’s with Lloyd Ballard, Tierney St. John, Casey Crisosto, rolling into ‘Mary’s Rules of What Not to Do’ demonstrated by Adam. Hee.
Next up is Jakob Karr. He gets an ‘Oh my word’ from Adam right off the top. His control is really something. (For those interested, the song is ‘Elephant in the Room by Richard Walters). Mary’s yelling and screaming and Adam says he freaking rocked. Lil’ C calls it phenomenal. He’s straight on through to Vegas.
Finally we’ve got Diana Drexler who’s grandfather has passed away while she was on her way to the audition. Awww...my heart is cold and long dead, but that really sucks. She’s a good dancer, nice piece. Mary says it was beautiful and effortless. Adam gets her talking about her grandfather and commends her strength for carrying through her audition. She gets sent through to choreography. She ultimately makes it through to Vegas.
Next week we’ve got the final stop in Salt Lake City, Utah and the next round in Vegas.
I’ve got to say, as much as the audition process is drawn out with these one hour shows, how refreshing it is to watch them when the majority of the dancers they show are so good. I like this format judges. Take note.
That’s it for me tonight.
Cheers!
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