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'So You Think You Can Dance': Everything You Need for the Season 16 Premiere

Kristyn Burtt

May 30, 2019

'So You Think You Can Dance': Everything You Need for the Season 16 Premiere

Photo credit: Adam Rose/FOX. Guys, Season 16 is almost here! I call So You Think You Can Dance my "happy bubble" and #DanceChristmas because it is everything all rolled into one. It's the best summer camp you could ever attend and I attended Stagedoor Manor back in the day... so you know I've set the bar high. I will have a new article for you on Dance Network and fresh video interviews during the audition rounds on Tuesdays. Once we hit the live shows on August 5th, I will b

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7 Memorable Routines from the Last 7 'So You Think You Can Dance' Seasons

Kristyn Burtt

Feb 9, 2019

7 Memorable Routines from the Last 7 'So You Think You Can Dance' Seasons

With Season 16 of So You Think You Can Dance and new epic routines just around the corner, it's a reminder of all of the memorable pieces.

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2017 Emmys: Outstanding Choreography Submissions

Kristyn Burtt

Aug 28, 2017

2017 Emmys: Outstanding Choreography Submissions

Yesterday was the Choreography Reception for the 2017 Outstanding Choreography nominees. My interviews for Dance Network will be coming soon, but I wanted to share with you the submissions that were under consideration for a nomination. There were a total of 66 submissions this year. Nominations and final voting are decided by a panel from the Choreography Peer Group. It is not decided by the entire voting body of the TV Academy. [Disclosure: I am a member of the Interactive

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Get These Dance Films and TV Shows On Your Radar Now

Kristyn Burtt

Jul 21, 2017

Get These Dance Films and TV Shows On Your Radar Now

Photo credit: Courtesy of Lifetime Dance is busting at the seams on television this summer, thanks to World of Dance and So You Think You Can Dance. Well, widen your belt buckle because there is more coming your way, not only on TV, but also on film. Here are some dance shows and films to get on your radar. Photo credit: Katie Kauss 1. So Sharp: Lifetime is always looking for companion shows for Dance Moms and it has found its next star, Todd Sharp. He’s the coach of the Univ

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Could J.T. Church win 'So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation'?

Kristyn Burtt

Sep 1, 2016

Could J.T. Church win 'So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation'?

Photo credit: FOX/Patrick Wymore Could J.T. Church win So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation? If you had asked me this question at the beginning of the season, I would have said no. However, the 10-year-old’s rise this season has really been remarkable to watch. I kicked off the season with an interview with Nigel Lythgoe and he alluded to one All Star who picked the wrong contestant and thought he was just, “cute.” While Nigel never revealed the names to me, he mad

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What We Can Learn From The 'SYTYCD' Situation With Joshua Allen

Kristyn Burtt

Jul 14, 2016

What We Can Learn From The 'SYTYCD' Situation With Joshua Allen

Yesterday, I was emailing with a friend and this was the exchange: Friend: "Josh Allen is in my top five faves, so I was sad that he had to back out. Me: "Wonder what the real Joshua story is." Friend: "Me too." See, I spoke to Nigel Lythgoe last week and I wasn't buying what he was selling when it came to the reason Joshua wasn't on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. "Personal reasons" is a PR 101 line, but what piqued my curiosity is what Nigel followed it up

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7 Things You Need To Know About The First Episode Of 'SYTYCD'

Kristyn Burtt

Jul 12, 2016

7 Things You Need To Know About The First Episode Of 'SYTYCD'

Photo credit: Adam Rose/FOX The live shows kicked off last night for Season 13 of So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, and there was a big sigh of relief felt throughout the studio. While the cast and crew knew the cast was tremendously talented, they have heard and felt the intense criticism from fans about this latest version of their beloved show. From a reporter's perspective, it was interesting to be asked consistently by All Stars and others working on the s

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Nigel Lythgoe Doesn't Hold Back About 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation'

Kristyn Burtt

Jul 9, 2016

Nigel Lythgoe Doesn't Hold Back About 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation'

Are you ready for the live shows of So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation? Nigel Lythgoe is and he isn't holding back.

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Kristyn Burtt

Jun 9, 2016

Because Tahani Anderson Is SO 'SYTYCD'

Tahani Anderson screams 'So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation' to me. Here's why.

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Why I'm watching 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation' this season

Kristyn Burtt

May 31, 2016

Why I'm watching 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation' this season

Photo credit: Adam Rose/FOX I know many of you exited out of SYTYCD: The Next Generation the moment you heard about the 8-13-year-old age range. I'll admit I rolled my eyes more than once when I realized we were getting a junior version of my beloved summer show. The first episode didn't give us one whiff of Dance Moms, so I exhaled and got excited because SYTYCD: The Next Generation is bringing three things to the table that are so desperately needed in the dance landscape r

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The 5 things you need to know about 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation'

Kristyn Burtt

May 29, 2016

The 5 things you need to know about 'SYTYCD: The Next Generation'

Photo credit: Adam Rose/FOX Here are the five things you need to know about So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation before it premieres tonight on FOX with the Los Angeles auditions. The June 6th episode will feature auditions from Chicago. 1. The prize is $250,000. 2. It's not called "Green Mile." Kids are working towards getting into "The Academy." The Top 10 are then paired with All-Stars once the live shows begin. Photo credit: Adam Rose/FOX 3. Your judges: Nigel

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