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So You Think You Can Dance Australia - Auditions: Melbourne and Adelaide

Seizoen: 2 - Aflevering: 3 / 26 - Eerst uitgezonden: 05 februari 2009 - Episode ID: 398069

Melbourne and Adelaide totally turned it on, delivering eye-popping routines, drop-dead good looks and heart-wrenching tales of trial and redemption. Our judges then had the unenviable task of deciding which gifted, worthy and entirely loveable dancers would not be joining our terrifyingly talented Top 100. Highlights of Ep 3 included the contortions of Wild Rok, the radiantly dyslexic Renee, and the return of Jet – hoping for third time lucky after failing in Sydney and Brisbane. Husband and wife Ash Leigh and Dannial scrapped over a ticket in Melbourne while best mates Victor and Paul did the same in Adelaide. Loredo told of abuse in his Jamaican homeland, Omar of being homeless at 15, and Victor of hoping to please his murdered Nigerian father. Providing the glamour were “Baywatch hot” Andrea, sexy ballerina Gemma, and radical cheerleader Penny, while “unemployable” Sammy didn’t let her father’s sturdy legs affect her radiant smile. Laughter, tears, spectacle – unmissable TV! Demi welcomes Melbourne Ep 3 kicks off in Melbourne with an inspirational speech from hometown hero and top 4 finalist, Demi. How had Dance affected her life? She couldn’t even get the words out. Her simple advice: “Just be fresh. And bring it”. Melbourne did as instructed. Wild Rok does what it says on the can You don’t expect a tattooed chunk of muscle called Wild Rok to live at home with his Mum. But his jaw-dropping b-boy routine dispelled any notions that he was a Mummy’s boy, doing things with his body that normally require surgical rectification. Matt said they were some of the craziest freezes he’d ever seen and Jason Gilkison wasn’t sure how he’d handle the Foxtrot, but Bonnie handed Wild Rok Melbourne’s first ticket to the Top 100. Jason C? He thinks they’ll eat him up. Duelling Husband and Wife – Ash-Leigh & Dannial “Gorgeous” Ash-Leigh totally wowed the judges, with Jason G saying she delivered everything he loved about ballroom. Jason C gave her a ticket straight to the Top 100 but supportive husband, Dannial, was sent to chorey: “We need to see if you can dance, fella”. Apparently he can. He’s joined his wife in the Top 100. Enigmatic Timomatic Nigerian-born Hip Hop artist Timomatic – or Tim to his mates – is entirely self-taught, a fact Jason Gilkison found almost impossible to believe. Jason C said he was head and popping shoulders above other dancers of his genre because he had “finesse and charisma”. Matt thought he might fall down in chorey, but when it came to Kelley Abbey’s late night moves, Timomatic was hydromatic and his selection automatic. But will he make it any further? Gemma the sexy ballerina Her ballet instructors have always told sexy 23 year-old Gemma to “tone it down a bit” but that’s never going to happen on So You Think You Can Dance. In her hot pink leggings, she mesmerised the judges. Loved it said Jason G. Stunning said Matt. You get my vote, said Bonnie. Jason C said dancers in the Top 100 needed to display versatility. With her ballet, jazz, tap and gymnastic experience, he thought she was probably qualified. A ticket to Sydney was hers. Introducing the world to Skysey dancing In the Army, Ben is known as Skysey and that is the name that he's given to his entirely original genre of dance. Showing few classical influences, the Skysey basically involves jumping around the room while looking like you’re stabbing yourself repeatedly with a knife. Whether this aggression has political overtones was not clear, but the judges made it very plain that the only way Ben would be getting to Sydney was by Army chopper. Do you enjoy dancing?, asked Bonnie. “I’m not real flash at it actually”, said Ben. Full marks for honesty. From Rugby League to the League of Champions When he was growing up, Hip Hop artist Jesse played Rugby League and wasn’t real keen when his Mum enrolled him in dance classes. It was only when he realised more girls danced than played Rugby League that he thought his Mum might be onto something. He made it to chorey - and he’s on his way back to the Rugby League heartland. Jesse is in our Top 100. “Baywatch hot” Andrea For 18-year old Andrea, this was her first face-to-face audition – but she made an immediate impression. “This girl is Baywatch hot” said Jason C. “Look at you, girlfriend. That smile, those eyes, that beautiful body – everything about you works. And I loved your dancing too. You’re the complete package for me, gorgeous. We need more of you.” Andrea said she wanted to show Australia what she’s got. Australia can’t wait. Lion King Loredo Growing up in Jamaica, Loredo suffered terrible verbal and physical abuse. It was only when he got a part in Australia’s Lion King that he was able to escape those creative confines and his inner pain finds expression when he dances. Jason C knew he was going to be good from the moment he looked up, and Jason G can’t wait to see his journey in the competition. With the racing stripe down the middle of his shaved head, Loredo is totally ready to rock the Top 100. Flexible flamboyant Danny from Broken Hill “You look … different”, said Bonnie, in a significant understatement. Danny is so different he makes Rhys look reserved and he must cause quite a stir when he walks down the main street of hometown Broken Hill. Jason G felt he “had everything. A great look. Interesting stuff”. He was off to chorey where he was joined by Troy and Brenton. Kelley said that the job of the judges at moments like these can be really hard. “But it’s a lot easier when I can give away 3 tickets”. Danny, Troy and Brenton are all off to Sydney on a dancing voyage of discovery. Chronic Dyslexic Renee Renee, 22, suffers from dyslexia. Why should we care? Well, when you have trouble telling the left side of your body from your right, it’s pretty tricky picking up directions from the choreographer. Right foot back? Which one would that be? Renee’s drastic solution was to put pins down the right side of her body so, if she touched her leg and it hurt, that must be her right side. Having suffered so much for her art, she deserved to go through to chorey. But how was she going to be able to pick up Kelley’s moves? With sheer grit, that’s how. She’s packing up her warmth, energy and determination and bringing them to Sydney. Entirely loveable. Ann Maree’s personal Biggest Loser odyssey Ann Maree used to weigh 90kg – and she’s not especially tall. For a year, she put herself through a routine that would make the average Biggest Loser contestant wilt but it’s all been worthwhile. She’s lost 20kg, is booming with confidence, and “totally owned” her performance, according to Jason C. She made it to chorey, and mastered Kelley’s moves but there was only one more ticket the judges could give away that day. Who would get it? Ann Maree – making her diminutive Mum very proud. World class Wade Robson makes a guest appearance Day 2 dawned in Melbourne with the chance for a fresh batch of dancers to impress. It would close with a jaw-dropping surprise. The callback choreographer would not be Kelley Abbey – but Wade Robson. Do you have any idea how amazing that is? Wade Robson is HUGE in the dance world. He choreographed Michael Jackson. He choreographed a fabulous routine for the Top 20 on SYTYCD America. He’s choreographing Britney Spears’ World Tour. He is truly world class. What’s more, this guy doesn’t so much move across the floor as melt. Could our dancers overcome their awe long enough to learn the moves? Omar finds a home Contemporary dancer Omar has suffered more than most. Kicked out of home when he was 15, he spent several years on the streets of Melbourne before finally finding a home just a year ago – in dance. Jason Gilkison couldn’t believe he’d only been dancing for 12 months, and Bonnie was “shocked” he had so quickly taken to one of dance’s more demanding genres. Matt asked whether he missed his Mum. “Yes, I do. Of course”. He thought she’d be very proud of him. Then she’ll be even more proud now. Omar passed the scrutiny of Wade Robson and is in the Top 100. BJ comes back to make amends When Jason C looked down his list of dancers for Day 2 in Melbourne, he was delighted to see a familiar name. BJ appeared on Season 1 and feared that Australia would only remember his teary exit. So he came back and the judges were impressed with what they saw. “I think you’ve grown up”, said Bonnie. “You are sooo going through to chorey”, said Jason C. After blitzing chorey, he’s sooo going to Sydney. Eley May the Rhythmic Gymnast When Eley May walked in, Jason G thought “Another pretty blonde – how will she be different?” She also came from Rhythmic Gymnastics with which Jason C has issues. “I watch it, but I don’t feel it”. Fortunately, Eley May doesn’t look like a Rhythmic Gymnast, and doesn’t dance like a Rhythmic Gymnast. She has something else the average Rhythmic Gymnast doesn’t have. A ticket to the Top 100. Eley May broke down and cried. She’d finally become what she’d striving to be: a dancer. Penny the “Angry cheerleader” Twenty-five year old Penny has already set up her own dance school but felt she needed to step it up a notch. She made an immediate impression at the biggest dance audition in the country by walking in dressed as a cheerleader – and hurling away her Pom-Poms. The judges loved her “angry cheerleader” persona describing her as “gorgeous”, “bubbly” and “a really good dancer”. Penny doesn’t strike you as someone who’s often stuck for words, but the anxiety of auditioning had left her mouth so dry, her lips was stuck to her gums. But now she’s licking those lips – and packing those Pom-Poms for Sydney. Which part of “No!” doesn’t Jet understand? Hip Hopper Jet had failed in Sydney. He’d failed in Brisbane. Why would he think Melbourne would be any different? “You’re no stranger to this competition”, said Matt. “Yeah, I feel like I’m on tour with you guys”, said Jet. Matt said he admired Jet’s passion but Bonnie felt he’d be in the firing line if he made it to the Top 100. Damn the torpedoes! Jet’s persistence was rewarded. He’s heading back to Sydney with that prized blue and white ticket. Mack’s back Hip Hopper and Breakdancer Mack was one of Matt’s favourite dancers last year. “I just hope you’ve got it together this year”. One or two people are hoping the same thing; Mack’s entourage makes a Kylie Minogue World Tour look understaffed. He was supported by a cast of thousands. “They so want you to go further”, said Bonnie. Fortunately, they won’t be disappointed. Mack gets another chance to crack our Top 20. Melbourne’s last tickets As Melbourne’s quota ran down, a few more lucky – but totally deserving - dancers grabbed those last seats on the plane north: Joseph, Marc, Caitlin, Arna, backflipping Carlo, Jamie, and manly “Beau”. But can they take it any further? Rhys welcomes Adelaide Perhaps having seen Danny from Broken Hill, Rhys turned up the flamboyance after-burners and rocked up to the Adelaide additions with tea-coloured hair and a Top Hat. He said one of them would go one better than he did and win Dance 2009. Hometown bravado or uncanny prophecy? Stay tuned to find out. Elen the sad clown Classically trained Elen is older than most dancers at 28 but she wasn’t going to let her rejection in Season 1 stop her from trying again. With her face made up like the sad clown that seems to capture her own personality, she gave a performance that wasn't entirely to Jason's taste. “I didn’t understand it. I didn’t like it. But I FELT it. I felt it hard!!!”. Elen said she dedicated her performance to her partner because they’ve had “some pretty tough times”. At this point, her painted tears were blurred by the real thing, and the judges rewarded her resilience – and her talent – with Adelaide’s first place in the Top 100. Paul & Victor - Two mates fighting over one ticket Hip Hoppers Paul and Victor are best mates but have had wildly different lives - and only one of them will get to continue that journey at the Top 100 in Sydney. Paul is a most unusual SYTYCD contestant. While most aspiring dancers have to wait tables, serve beers or teach dance to school kids, Paul has been following the family tradition in becoming a doctor. But medicine is not his passion. He loves to dance and would happily hock his stethoscope if the judges gave him the nod. But with tickets running out, he faced stiff competition from his best buddy, Victor. Victor is from Liberia, and during the war Rebels came and took his father away - never to be seen again. “I don’t know where he is. But I hope when he’s out there, he’s proud of what I’m doing because I don’t know what he wanted me to be.” Bonnie thought his father would be very proud and that Victor deserved a place in choreography but who would the judges go with? Would it be Dr Paul? Or Victor, who dances in the hope of pleasing the father he’ll never see again? The judges' hearts said Victor. But their heads said Paul. Let’s hope we see Victor back again to try again next year. He’s left a lasting impression. Sammy – dancing on Dad’s legs There were several in the running for Crowd Favourite in Episode 3 but the 18 year old “genetically challenged” Sammy probably edged it. You see Sammy is her Dad’s daughter. That doesn’t just mean that she loves her Dad – which she obviously does. It means that the tree trunks that carry him around are also part of her gene pool. Sammy is attractive, fit and strong – but her lower limbs are unusually “sturdy” for someone of the dancing persuasion. Could they carry her any further in the competition? Matt said she’d given “one of the gutsiest, most energetic performances” he’d ever seen. She was a “great dancer” and deserving of a shot at chorey. Judge Jason, as always, could be relied upon to call it as he sees it: “You’re confident with who you are and that’s very admirable. But as a dancer you are not employable.” Wow! That’s a pretty tough call. “With the body form that you are, you would have to be b-r-r-r-r-illiant!” Bonnie asked how she felt about Jason’s assessment, aware that it won’t have been the first time her career aspirations have been challenged. “I really don’t care”, said Sammy, drawing hoots of support from the other dancers. “I inherited my Dad’s body and I’m just going to flaunt what I’ve got!”. She brought down the house. Sammy excelled at Kelley’s chorey but there was just one problem. After five cities in seven days, there were precious few places left in the Top 100. After tickets went to Elise and Joshua, 99 places were taken and several other dancers were more athletically gifted than Sammy. No matter. None of them could match Sammy for spunk, and the ticket was hers. The “unemployable” dancer had made it into the hottest dance forum and the doors closed behind her. The Top 100 is complete. Up Next – Top 100 becomes Top 40 There’s no time to catch your breath. In Sunday’s episode, our favourite 100 dancers converge on Sydney with the initial goal of surviving the cull and making it into the Top 40. Helping our judges in making that call will be a very special guest – the show’s co-creator, Executive Producer and SYTYDC America judge, Nigel Lythgoe. How can they possibly tell any of these amazing dancers that their journeys are over? Watch and find out. TEN. Sunday. 7.30pm.