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Learn more- After visiting the east and west, the "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 6 auditions headed south to Atlanta.
Crump legend Lil C joined regular judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, and after some quick explanations of the rules, it was time to get started.
Billy Bell practiced quite a bit, running down a list of the dance classes he takes the way Bubba listed types of shrimp preparations in "Forrest Gump." Nigel said he had great legs and technique, but gave him some pointers. Nigel said he was "a no for choreography," and Mary and Lil C agreed. A dejected Billy shook his head before Nigel said he was "a yes for Vegas" and handed him a ticket.
Amber Jackson, 18, had graceful and precise body movement but Nigel criticized her for not looking at her audience (the judges) while she danced. He said she was a great dancer, but her "performance was (expletive bleeped)." Mary and Lil C agreed, with Lil C saying he hoped it was a "wake-up call." They gave her a pass to choreography and Nigel said "I will kick your ass" if she didn't perform in the choreography.
A montage of more performance-lacking dancers followed, with Nigel ripping several of them.
Travis Denison, 30, brought with him the experience of leading the University of Georgia fans in cheers for their football, and an audition for "The Wade Robson Project" on MTV. Dressed in a sweater vest over a shirt and tie, Nigel poked fun at Travis for his Adam Shankman-like style. But his dancing wasn't up to par and they sent him home.
A pair of tremendous contemporary dancers, Jamal Jackson and Victor Smalley, were featured in separate auditions showing their "beautiful" moves.
Anthony and Antwain Hart, a couple of familiar faces who auditioned in Season 4, were back. Nigel said it was good to see them back and they'd gotten better. Mary said they were "getting closer" and Lil C also acknowledged that they'd shown growth. Nigel said the judges should send them straight through to Vegas, but they should pick up choreography even though he was "pretty sure" they would get through to Vegas.
The Hart Brothers and 35 others, including Amber Jackson, came back for choreography. Anthony appeared to enjoy the choreography, but Antwain struggled. Amber made it through as her personality showed a bit more in choreography. Anthony made it through. Nigel told Antwain he wasn't sure what was going on with him, and Antwain didn't make it. In the end, 14 dancers scored tickets to the next round.
Day 2: The second day of auditions in Atlanta introduced Matt "Boogie Links" Pollard, who proclaimed himself, "single and ready to mingle," spent much of his time trying to pick up a date -- even hitting on Cat Deeley. The judges agreed to bring him back for choreography after he showed off some impressive arm movements. They wanted to see if he could do anything with his legs.
Jessica Jensen explained that she'd had a rare form of cancer in her hand and ultimately faced a choice: "You can keep your hand and die, or you can lose your hand and live." Nigel thought her dancing was great and that she actually used the arm with the missing hand well. Mary said she was "amazing" and was "definitely an inspiration." Lil C said Jessica represented "passion, strength and acceptance, and that is what I get from you when you're dancing, and I couldn't ask for anything more from a dancer." The judges agreed to bring her back for choreography.
Jonathan Bryant was convinced his solo was "dope" and that there was no reason why the judges shouldn't send him through. That's rarely a good sign. Lil C told Jonathan to control what he was doing with his moves. Mary said he had some talent and a lot of energy, but he was "funneling it in a wrong direction." He snapped back, saying he was "dope." Nigel told Jonathan that he had to grow and accept the feedback he was being given, but Nigel thought Jonathan was being rude and talking back. Nigel told Jonathan that this part would be cut out of the TV show because he'd be "bored stiff watching it." Oddly enough, we saw that on the TV show.
Thomas Hamilton talked about being born a "crack baby" and being put through special education. He decided he had to get out of the toxic environment, and dancing was his chance. Thomas said he used to hate doing contemporary dance but changed his mind after taking a class with Mia Michaels. Nigel told him to be careful not to go too far into "praise dancing" because it becomes insular when he reaches that point. Mary loved his talent and the judges brought him back for choreography.
Popper Boogie Links and cancer survivor Jessica Jensen were also among the dancers who returned for choreography. Boogie Links was asked to leave and even he admitted that "my salsa was more like a guacamole."
Jessica was thanked for her hard work, but she failed to come through during the choreography. Thomas "had moments," Nigel said, but the judges ultimately decided to send him to Vegas, along with seven other dancers from the second day.
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