I liked how the judges played it pretty straight with the dancers, and I think Nigel pointed it out that in the past they’d shelled out lots of compliments, but now it was time to get serious. And I think Mary mentioned something about how at this point, good isn’t good enough any more? That’s not what she said, but I think it was something like that.

So….people call in, and then whoever is in the bottom 3 (or 6?), those dancers have to dance for their lives, and then the judges choose who goes home? I guess I missed how that will work. I will be tuning in tonight to find out, though!. Thanks for the recap, Kath.

I started off really loving Russell but Legacy really has me in his thrall! I really like Ione Skye I mean Kathryn too but I thought she was a little cheese-tastic last night.

For some reason Channing Tatum’s dance did not pull me in and I usually LOVE contemporary. Something weird was going on and it didn’t pull me in.

Nathan and Mollee are just creeping me out. I thought he was better than she was (I still think she is all flailing limbs) but sexy Mollee was just wrong. As was greasy Nathan.

Elenore and Ryan were just bad. I am not the Hip Hop expert or anything but it was just hard to watch and I really love this couple. I hope they have the fans to keep them out of the bottom. The costumes did not help either.

I am with you on your bottom couples but you never know with America voting. I don’t do pity vote so all my calls went to Legacy. I am not assuming he will be safe each week so I am doing all I can to help him along!

Which brings me to Season 6. And I gotta say, for me, this season is really lacking – especially last night, which was a really weak show. Except for Legacy and Kathryn’s caveman hip-hop, I just don’t think the routines have been very memorable this season. I also don’t think the dancers are as good as the Season 5 dancers, and especially the Season 2, 3, and 4 dancers. Seriously, most of them are 18 or 19, but unlike teenagers Jeanine, Kayla, and Brandon, most of the Season 6 people dance like amateur kid dancers (especially Mollee, ugh), and not like polished professionals. Legacy, Russell, and Karen have the most personality and charisma in their dancing, but they’ve been saddled with bland partners. Pretty disappointing season for me, I have to say.

I’m liking this season, but am finding myself getting bored a bit as well. Maybe it is the overload of back to back SYTYCD combined with all the other TV I am watching this fall. I like most of the dancers and have no clue who will be sent packing. I would really like to see Noelle go as there is something about her that just bugs me. I don’t really want to see Russell in the bottom though…so… Also, I am ready for the top 10 so we can see some partner switches. I would really like to see Nathan and Mollee with other people. I think this will be the best way to make them seem less child like. The combination of the two of them is never going to come off as mature, but maybe they would with a more mature dancer.

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Lisa – There is something very Neil-esque about Jakob. Perhaps it’s the blonde hair or the amazing jumps and gymnastic qualities. Although last night Nigel compared Jakob and Ashleigh’s dance to the “Table”, which featured Neil, some of Jakob’s features and facial qualities reminded me a lot more of Neil’s ‘Devil and Angel’ performance with Lauren (by Wade Robson).

I’m so glad that we got that first show to see just how amazingly talented this cast is. Had I not seen what they are capable of, I might be a little more let down. It’s early and these people need to grow. It’s most noticeable with Legacy because we saw him struggle so much in Vegas. Regardless if he was just a b-boy or not, I really like his approach to the routines. He’s very committed not only to the steps but to the character as well. I just like watching him dance.

So glad that Russell and Noelle rocked it as I am still pulling for him as my fan fave.

I thought the judges were also harsh on Kathryn. She did a good job with the dance she had.

Mollee and Nathan = bad tonight.

Glad that Many is back more this season. Dan and I are going to try to get her on our podcast soon. You know, the podcast that we haven’t started for SYTYCD S6? LOL.

I’m really loving the growth of Legacy on SYTYCD. They had hoped the growth storyline would play out with Phillip last year, but he wasn’t a good enough dancer to be on the stage. Legacy is incredible at what he does, but he’s adapting very well to the other routines so far. Fearful of how he will do when he inevitably picks Ballroom. But you never know. NappyTabs said in a recent interview that Legacy has an amazing work ethic and he really is open to learning. That’s always great to hear.

And also – seeing “my people” from last year? Absolute love! I miss those guys, and I totally get nostalgic and miss last season!