Tribute To Thayne (Video)

Another gem by our friend Buffmetube. A tribute to Thayne Jasperson.


Click through for high quality version. It's worth it.

SYTYCD's Dominic joining ABDC's JabbaWockeeZ?

There has been speculation across the web that So You Think You Can Dance's Dominic "D'Trix" Sandoval is joining America's Best Dance Crew's JabbaWockeeZ. We couldn't find any conclusive evidence confirming or denying it, but we did find some interesting stuff.

The rumors stem from a benefit performance the Jabbawockeez did this past Saturday at St. Peter's College in New Jersey. There is a low-quality video that has an interesting description. There seems to be a connection between Dom and members of Jabbawockeez:

"DOMINIC was in PRESS PLAY, the dance crew, that is DIRECTED by Joe Larot. Dominic is close with Phil, Joe, and Kevin."

The JabbaWockeeZ MySpace page references Press Play.

There is also a video highlighting the mysterious 5th Jabbawockeez member that never took off his mask at the Meet and Greet:


Some comments speculate that Dom is the Jabba doing the flares during the Red Pill section.

On Dom's Myspace Page, his calender references a charity event in New Jersey on July 19th. Was this a simple mistake on his part? Since the charity event with the Jabbawockeez occurred this past Saturday, not this coming Saturday?

Since everyone surrounding this seems to be tight-lipped, we may never know if Dominic stood in for one of the JabbaWockeeZ at this event. I think it is safe to say, though, that he is sticking with Quest for now.

Here is a preview video of Quest. They will be featured in a Far East Movement music video to be released August 1st.

Season 4 Tour Press Release

The So You Think You Can Dance season 4 tour press release, including dates, after the jump...


AMERICA'S FAVORITE DANCERS COMING THIS FALL TO A CITY NEAR YOU 19 Entertainment, Dick Clark productions and AEG Announce on Sale Ticket Date of August 2nd for Dance Tour Kicking Off in Tacoma, WA on September 20


LOS ANGELES, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of America's #1 sizzling summer show, "So You Think You Can Dance," can see their favorite stars perform live on stage in this fall's highly anticipated tour which kicks off September 20 in Tacoma, WA. The show will feature hit routines from the TV show as well as original pieces created just for the tour. 19 Entertainment chief executive and series creator Simon Fuller, co-creator Nigel Lythgoe, dick clark productions and AEG announce most tickets for this hot tour go on-sale Saturday August 2nd, 2008 (see below for details).


The tour will waltz, tango and krump it's way across North America offering audiences the opportunity to see their favorite dancers command the stages of arenas (below list of tour cities and dates subject to change). Finalists participating include Chelsie H, Comfort, Courtney G, Katee, Kherington, Gev, Joshua, Mark, Twitch and Will. Jessica, who recently left the show due to an unfortunate injury, may return to the stage when the dancers embark on the nationwide tour.


Snuggle, who is a season long sponsor of the television show, also joins the tour as a presenting sponsor.

Date City VenueOn Sale Date
September 20 Tacoma, WATacoma Dome August 2
September 21 Portland, OR Rose Garden August 2
September 23 West Valley City, UT "E" Center August 2
September 25 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion August 2
September 27 Anaheim, CA Honda Center August 4
September 28 San Diego, CA Sports Arena August 2
September 30 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena August 2
October 1 Los Angeles, CA Nokia TheatreAugust 4
October 2 Sacramento, CAARCO Arena August 2
October 4 Reno, NV Reno Events Center August 2
October 5 Fresno, CASaveMart Center August 2
October 7 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena August 2
October 10 Grand Prairie, TX Nokia TheatreAugust 2
October 11 Houston, TX Reliant ArenaAugust 2
October 12 Austin, TXFrank Erwin Center August 2
October 14 Tulsa, OK BOK Center August 2
October 15 Kansas City, MO Sprint CenterAugust 2
October 17 Chicago, IL United CenterAugust 2
October 18 Green Bay, WI Resch Center August 2
October 19 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center August 2
October 21 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center August 2
October 22 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center August 2
October 24 Highland Heights, KY Bank of KY Ctr August 2
October 25 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena August 2
October 26 Toronto, ON Air Canada CentreAugust 1
October 28 Trenton, NJ Sovereign Bank Arena August 2
October 29 Boston, MAAgganis ArenaAugust 2
November 1 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand TheaterAugust 2
November 2 Manchester, NHVerizon Wireless Center August 2
November 3 Providence, RIDunkin' Donuts CenterAugust 2
November 5 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum August 2
November 6 Newark, NJPrudential CenterAugust 2
November 8 Pittsburgh, PAPetersen Events Center August 2
November 9 Norfolk, VA Constant Convocation Center August 2
November 10Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner ArenaAugust 2
November 12Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena August 2
November 13Duluth, GAArena at GwinnettAugust 2
November 14Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center August 2
November 16Miami, FL American Airlines Arena August 2
November 17Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum August 2




Most tickets are available at Ticketmaster locations, online at AEG Live.com or ticketmaster.com. Tickets subject to applicable service charges. Event time and date subject to change. Log on to fox.com/dance for full list of dates and links.



About 19 Entertainment


The 19 Group of Companies was founded by Simon Fuller in 1985 and has achieved over 40 No. 1 singles and 15 No. 1 albums. Fuller also has an impressive tally of over 60 Top-40 albums and 170 Top-40 singles in the U.K. alone. Fuller created and managed the Spice Girls, who became a global phenomenon under his guidance, selling over 38 million albums. In 1998, Fuller's 19 launched S Club 7, which has sold 10 million CDs worldwide, while its three television series have consistently topped children's viewing figures, reaching 104 countries. In 2001, Simon Fuller's 19TV created and
produced the television phenomenon "Pop Idol" and in 2002, AMERICAN IDOL. "Pop Idol" launched the singing careers of Will Young and Gareth Gates in the U.K., while AMERICAN IDOL did the same for Carrie Underwood, Fantasia Barrino, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks and Ruben Studdard in the United States. 19 Entertainment produces the FOX summer hit SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE along with Dick Clark Productions, Inc.



About Dick Clark Productions, Inc.


Founded in 1957, Dick Clark Productions, Inc. (DCP) is a leading independent producer of television programming. DCP produces perennial hits such as the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and the Academy of Country Music Awards. DCP also produces popular weekly television programming, including SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and owns and maintains one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of American Bandstand among other things. For additional information, please visit http://www.dickclarkproductions.com.


Emmy-winning SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was created by Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe and comes from 19 Entertainment Ltd. and Dick Clark Productions, Inc. It is executive-produced by Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe and Barry Adelman.



About AEG Live


AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring for a variety of programming and multi-media production. AEG Live, the nation's second largest concert promotion and touring company is comprised of special event, broadcast and exhibition divisions, eleven regional offices and numerous state of the art venues nationwide. The company's national promotion arm is currently producing tours and productions including Celine Dion A New Day ... now appearing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," an international tour of the artifacts of King Tut. Recent and upcoming promoted concert tours have included artists such as Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Prince, Christina Aguilera, Kenny Chesney, So You Think You Can Dance, Paul McCartney, High
School Musical, American Idols Live and Dancing with the Stars. Goldenvoice, the company's Southern California-based regional promotion division created and operates the award winning annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival as well as Stagecoach: California's Country Music Festival. The company operates NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie in Texas, NOKIA Theatre Times Square, and the soon to be opened NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE.


About Snuggle


Snuggle(R), a Unilever laundry brand, is one of the most popular laundry brands in the country. All Snuggle scented products, Blue Sparkle, Green Burst, Orange Rush, Wild Orchid & Vanilla Kiss, Melon & Lotusflower Lift, White Lavender & Sandalwood Twist, Peach Blossom & Sunshine Swirl, are available in dryer sheets and liquids. For more information, please visit http://www.snuggle.com.



About Unilever


Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Each day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to purchase Unilever products.

In the United States, the portfolio includes major brand icons such as: Axe, "all," Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Klondike, Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Snuggle, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 14,000 people in both the United States and Puerto Rico -- generating nearly $11 billion in sales in 2007. For more information, visit http://www.unileverusa.com.

SYTYCD Update

Gev Manoukian's friends are "in shock":

"It doesn't seem real that someone we know is so successful and has gone so far."

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Thayne Jasperson talked to the Salt Lake Tribune after performing at TCA Monday.




Fox has added a dance wiki to the official site. That's pretty progressive. Maybe there's hope for a decent website after all.

A wiki is a collaboratively written website created by the fans for the fans. That means YOU add the images, videos, and info about the SYTYCD competitions, dancers, and talented judges and judge choreographers that define So You Think You Can Dance.

SYTYCD Update

JigTV interviews Brian Friedman. He has TV projects in the works and gives some music recommendations.



Besides Will Wingfield, does Mia Michaels have anything nice to say about anybody lately? The Star-Telegram asked her about Joshua Allen:

"I'm going to say, because I got to work
with him a couple weeks ago, he's not that trained," Michaels said in response to a question about whether Allen has hidden his talent from other genres. "He's not that trained. He's a good faker. He's had some training, but not extensive. No. He's pretty raw."

More... Alert! The article contains one dance spoiler for this week.


Here, she's asked about why there are so many Utahns on dance TV:

"Because they have no social life," says So You Think You Can Dance judge and choreographer Mia Michaels. It's the Mormon thing: No sex, drugs, drinking. So dancing becomes a great outlet."

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Michael Jensen at AfterElton cornered Nigel on his issues with gay men and effeminate male dancers:

AE: Why don’t you like the effeminate [dancers]?

NL: Because they need to be very strong. Dancing is role-playing most of the time. And you need to be strong and lift girls. You need to look stronger than the girl you’re dancing with. You control the dance, especially in ballroom. So if you mince about the stage, you’re not doing what the choreographer is asking you to do. He’s asking you to be strong. If your choreographer then wants to do an effeminate routine, then that’s fine, but most of the time we don’t do effeminate routines so straight or gay doesn’t come into it for me.

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Recap

Our friend, Leee, has posted his always witty and insightful recap of this past week's shows. This time around he examines the narrative of the show, compares Marksie to a phenomenon brought to you by Isabella Rossellini, and so much more.

SYTYCD News Update

Mia Michaels Has been heavily criticized lately for comments many deem harsh. Brill Bundy at From Inside The Box gives her a chance to tell her side of the story:

"What America doesn't know is the relationship," she explains at the TCA Summer Press Tour, saying that what she brings to the judging table is a choreographer's perspective. "There's a beautiful, beautiful collaboration and very nurturing [atmosphere]. For me especially, I nurture them. I'm Mamma Mia and they look to me for that tough love actually.

"So, when I say it, American might go, 'Oh my God, that's so harsh.'

"[The dancers] are cool with it. They know. They know I only want them to be brilliant."

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EW.com gets the lowdown on those IV REAL t-shirts. Turns out it's just an inside joke.



So You Think You Can Dance's Mark Kanemura went to the same Honolulu high school as Fanny Pack's (America's Best Dance Crew) Cara Horibe.



Thayne Jasperson is wasting no time self pity. He has a teaching gig this week.



ALERT! Comment thread contains a choreographer/dance spoiler for this week.