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So You Think You Can Dance Australia - Easter Special

Seizoen: 2 - Aflevering: 23 / 46 - Eerst uitgezonden: 12 april 2009 - Episode ID: 408021

One week away from Final 4, our remaining quartet got to relax a little and welcome back old friends in some fabulous new pairings for a sensational Easter SYTYCD Special. One of the features of the Special was a replay of every opening group number, an insight into the rehearsals process and the thoughts of our Final 4 on that number. Kicking things off was that incredible Kelley Abbey Top 20 routine which Amy said “set such a high bench mark”. Damien & Ash-Leigh Jason Gilkison Rumba First Top 20 couple of the night were the two ballroom dancers, Damien & Ash-Leigh, in a Jason Gilkison Rumba to Christine Aguilera’s “Hurt”. Ash-Leigh said she’d improved by being exposed to other genres and Damien said it was a rare privilege to work with Jason G – “the best ballroom choreographer in the world”. We saw that amazing Top 18 Tango by Jason Gilkison again and Charlie said that when the great choreographer “looks into your eyes, you sweat”. Timomatic & Gianne Supple Hip Hop Timomatic got to play Steve Urkel chasing Gianne in a Supple Hip Hop routine to Jean Michel Jarre’s “Zoolookologie”. Nat wanted to know if Tim could “get those pants any higher” and our Hip Hopper said it was great to be appreciated for doing what you love. We revisited Tina Joubert’s Top 16 Tribal Hip Hop and saw how Gianne taught the other girls how to make that booty work. The dancers had been asked to choose an animal character and Charlie went with “sloth”. Stephen & Max Priscilla Broadway Jazz Priscilla: Queen of the Desert – The Musical has just opened in London’s West End and Adam Williams choreographed Stephen and Max in a routine from the show to Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff”. Max said they were a good combination because they were “both complete weirds” but Stephen said “Speak for yourself, Weirdo”. In reviewing the Top 14 Bushfire Contemporary piece, all the dancers talked of how much it meant to be able to express their grief for the victims of the tragedy. Pania & Emmanuel Nacho Pop Cats Hip Hop Real-life couple Pania & Emmanuel were paired on the dance floor, playing “two cool sexy cats” in a routine by Nacho Pop to Justin Timberlake’s “I’m lovin it”. Asked by Jason what it was like to dance with his girlfriend, Emman said that “when she corrects me I sort of have to like to be corrected”. After seeing those incredible dancers from the Australian Ballet again, we returned to Kelley Abbey’s Top 12 routine and Charlie said he had thrown himself “into that peacock madness”. Danny & Chanelle Sarah Boulter Contemporary Chanelle never got the chance to do her beloved Contemporary in competition so it was a dream come true for her to be paired with Danny in a routine by Sarah Boulter to “Oh oh child” by Nina Simone. Danny said it was great to be able to dance with Chanelle because “we don’t restrict each other”. We saw again the 70s-inspired Project Moda Top 10 routine and Amy said that it had been “the best way to celebrate all that we’ve achieved”. Charlie considers the choreographers to be “some crazy dudes”. Gianne & Loredo Adam Parson Afro Jazz Pebbles & Bam Bam Gianne was back again – because Penny is not up to couples work – and this time she was paired with Top 10 buddy Loredo in an Afro Jazz piece by international choreographer, Adam Parson. They played Pebbles and Bam Bam and Bonnie considered this “one of my favourite routines”. “Yabba-dabba-do!” We saw those amazing dancers from Wind of Shaolin again and Nacho Pop took us through the fun of his recent Road Trip. We got to enjoy again Jason Gilkison’s Top 8 routine and discovered how the master choreographer had the girls and guys switch roles in rehearsals so the guys had a better understanding of where they needed to place their partners. Jesse & Lamb Supple Backpacker Hip Hop Seasoned hip hoppers, Jesse & Lamb, were lost backpackers in another crazy routine by Supple – this time to a remix of Frank Sinatra’s “This town”. Matt noted Lamb had dreadlocks and she joked that she was so depressed after leaving the show that she hadn’t showered since. We took another look at the Nappy Tabs Top 6 routine and saw how this amazing team of choreographers encourages their dancers to contribute to the process. When Ben added a little trick, Napoleon said, ‘that was cool” and it was in. Penny & Charlie “You found me" The crowd was thrilled when our favourite cheerleader came on stage and Nat literally got to embrace the Penny. Still recuperating from her broken rib, Penny wasn’t up to dancing a new routine but we did get to swoon again at her amazing “You found me” contemporary with Charlie – another candidate surely for “Routine of the season”. Kat & BJ Jive Kat & BJ had worked with Leeanne Bampton before in the Godfather Foxtrot but this time they were more lighthearted in a Jive that had Elvis meeting Gidget. The track was “Rubberneckin’” by the King himself. Kat said her biggest challenge on the show had been facing the pressures of SYTYCD without her Mum, while BJ said that he was proof positive that if you pursued your dreams you could make them happen. So, of the eliminated dancers, who performed best? Damien & Ash-Leigh? BJ & Kat? Who do wish was in the Final 4? Get on the Forums and have your say. To close the show, Matt Lee choreographed our Top 4 in a Commercial Jazz piece to Britney Spears’ “Womaniser” that had us smacking our lips about what these four fabulous dancers might do next week. We saw again the New York dance company, Complexions, before hearing the judges’ summation. Matt told our Final 4 that the next few weeks would be stressful but “you’re gonna kill it”. Bonnie thought the Final 4 were “fantastic” and Jason C said not to let the pressure get to them. “Just turn up and be you”. Showtime – Final 4 This is what we’ve been building to, Australia. From thousands of auditions, we now have just 4 dancers remaining with a shot at the crown. Who will step up in our Final 4 and prove they are worthy of the title of “Australia’s favourite dancer”? While you’re waiting, remind yourself of how far each of our 4 remaining dancers has come in our special “How they made Final 4” series of articles. They’ll bring a tear to your ear and whet your appetite for the climax of this amazing season. “How Ben made Final 4” “How Amy made Final 4” “How Talia made Final 4” “How Charlie made Final 4”