We are able to’t imagine we’ve already made it to the semifinals of “So You Assume You Can Dance.” Over the previous 9 weeks, we’ve seen the competitors narrowed down from a whole bunch of hopefuls to the highest 35 to our remaining 4. That’s proper: Madison Rouge Alvarado, Dakayla Wilson, Easton Magliarditi, and Anthony Curley are formally our semifinalists. And subsequent week, certainly one of them will likely be topped America’s Favourite Dancer.
However first, the dancers have been requested to tackle one more problem: working with a significant model. To assist, they have been joined by “SYTYCD” alum (and former Dance Spirit cowl star) Witney Carson, who additionally occurs to be Gatorade’s latest model ambassador. “The perfect dancers have all labored with completely different world manufacturers to share their imaginative and prescient and their merchandise with the world,” stated Carson. And with that, it was time for our finalists to strive one thing model new.
The crew have been additionally joined by choreographer-turned-creative-director Hello-Hat. Carson and Hello-Hat instructed the dancers they’d be working to rep Gatorade’s new product, Gatorade Water. And whereas we’re nonetheless not completely clear on what makes Gatorade water completely different from…common water (we heard one thing about electrolytes?), the fearless foursome have been excited to tackle the all-new problem.
The dancers headed straight into rehearsal with Hello-Hat, who instructed them the efficiency can be a mashup of home and hip hop. And whereas a few the dancers appeared a bit apprehensive, it was Easton who actually struggled with the dance fashion. “That is new for me,” he instructed Hello-Hat.
However the subsequent day Easton got here in additional assured: “Yesterday I went dwelling and I labored on the choreo, and I let it soak in my physique, and I slept on it, and immediately I got here in and it felt so a lot better.” We love a dancer who’s affected person with their very own efficiency. It’s giving…maturity.
On the different finish of the studio, Madison was nonetheless struggling together with her hip ache from earlier week, plus a bonus new knee ache from this week’s rehearsals. “I’m simply making an attempt actually arduous to only not present it,” she stated. “At this level within the competitors I actually don’t wish to go dwelling.” Once more, we love the dedication, however please, dancers, handle yourselves!
Lastly, the day of the shoot arrived, and with it got here the judges, who needed to watch the whole filming course of as part of their deliberations. They seen Easton’s newfound choreography, but additionally Madison’s ache which was a significant concern for decide Allison Holker. “You wish to push your self, however you additionally wish to ensure you handle your physique,” stated Holker. Say it louder for the folks within the again!
The judges joined the ultimate 4 to look at the entire dancers’ clips, and at this level within the competitors, everybody was killing it. A lot in order that it wasn’t simply two or three dancers who have been requested to bounce for his or her lives—all 4 semifinalists have been requested to carry out a solo to combat for his or her probability to remain within the competitors.
Every of the ultimate 4 introduced one thing particular to the stage, however it was Madison who earned a standing ovation from the judges and despatched decide JoJo Siwa falling to the ground after in awe. So it was no shock when she earned a spot within the season finale. The judges lastly introduced that becoming a member of her can be Anthony and Dakayla, leaving Easton eradicated.
“This expertise has been one of the vital wonderful journeys I’ve ever had,” stated Easton “This course of has highs and lows, however I’m okay with the challenges as a result of this has been a dream of mine since I began dancing.”
It’s official: We all know which three dancers will likely be heading into subsequent week’s remaining episode of “So You Assume You Can Dance.” Keep tuned to search out out who will develop into America’s Favourite Dancer subsequent week!
