SYTYCD Season 5 Top 20: First Night of Live Dancing

It's finally time for the top 20 to dance live on Season 5 of SYTYCD. As Kat Deeley named them off, the talent is so clear already, I never know how the judges whittle it down.



Ashley
Ade
Asuka
Brandon
Caitlyn
Evan
Janette
Jason
Jeanine
Jonathan
Karla
Kupono
Kayla
Max
Melissa
Phillip
Paris
Tony
Randi
Vitolio

Paired up first was:

(01) Jeanine and Phillip (dancing to "Mad" Ne-Yo)



Hip Hop routine choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon
It was a very cute bubblegum hip hop routine, focusing on Phillip's ability to just be amazing. Jeanine started popping very well, it got weaker throughout the performance, but Phillip popped that much harder.
Adam Shankman: "...that was just amazing..."
Mary Murphy: "...I was a little worried about your chemistry, but you gave us a chemistry lesson..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... Phillip you have a following... Jeanine I think you held your own..."

(02) Osuka and Vitolio (dancing to "Hot Honey Rag" from Chicago)

choreographed by Tyce Diorio
A theatrical jazz routine showing off Vitolio's leaping skills, very impressive. Osuka, not as much for me.
Adam Shankman: "...it felt a little more artificial.... what was apparent is that you are both incredible dancers...."
Mary Murphy: "...I am left a little disappointed... you both played it safe..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... choreography can only do so much, but you've got to bring yourself to the party...and you didn't tonight..."

(03) Karla and Jonathan (dancing to "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga)
Cha Cha choreographed by Tony Merridan
Well, Jonathan is just plain ...HOT. The dance was very hot too.
Adam Shankman: "... I thought that was really good... you just (beeped) me up..."
Mary Murphy: SCREEM "... I love my Cha Cha rough....if it's not rough it's not fun..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "...you too just exploded onto the stage...it was exciting..."

(04) Randi and Evan (dancing to "I Only Have Eyes for You" by Jamie Cullem)



Jazz choreographed by Tyce Diorio
It was a pretty dance under blue lights. I would not have guessed it as jazz, more like contemporary. Fine with me. It was not fantastic, but still good.
Adam Shankman: "... you're slightly vertically challenged as a couple...you danced like you were 8ft tall... Evan no one saw you coming..."
Mary Murphy: "...the stars have just come out tonight... that was just smoldering..." SCREAMS
Nigel Lythgoe: "... you were absolutely fantastic tonight... this is one of Tyce's best routines, but it was your control of it..."

(05) Paris and Tony (dancing to "Boyz Noize" by )



Hip Hop choreographed by Tabitha & Napoleon
Well it was supposed to be stank hip hop, but they can't quite pull it off. Not even close. The pops were not good at all.
Adam Shankman: "... I thought it was really good..."
Mary Murphy: "... I expected you to just be in it... I think you're in trouble right now..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... I don't think it was memorable... the two of you were doing steps...it's not real..."

(06) Caitlyn and Jason (dancing to "Jai Ho" from Slumdog Millionaire)



Bollywood choreographed by Nicul.....sorry
This is the fastest dance the contestants will do. The two got out of sync more than once. Caitlyn was better with Jason looking to her a few times. But Jason hand signals were better.
Adam Shankman: "...you made it look simple... great great job..."
Mary Murphy: "...I'm glad that Bollywood came to Hollywood... "
Nigel Lythgoe: "... you brought it tonight... that was beautiful to see..."

(07) Janette and Brandon (dancing to "Come Fly With Me" by Michael Buble)
Fox Trot choreographed by Louie Van Amstel
The couple looked gorgeous dancing together. Once they settled in, it was a great dance. I was impressed with Brandon's 'coolness'. The spin at the end...amazing.
Adam Shankman: "... it was lovely... it really was beautiful..."
Mary Murphy: "...I can't give it (an eyebrow) anymore because of botox... Janette you were Ginger Rodgers up there..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... good luck to the both of you, I thought it was a wonderful routine..."

(08) Ashley and Kupono (dancing to "
Jazz choreographed by Wade Robson
As two crash-test dummies. This was one of the weirdest routines ever. In full white makeup, it was just weird. But mesmerizing. So much so that I missed the song title and artist....
Adam Shankman: "... your technique was exquisite...Wade, you are one sick puppy..."
Mary Murphy: "... I bought it 100%... Ashley... I couldn't get my eyes off of you..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... we're talking about a genius here in Wade Robson... I was in a completely different world..."

(09) Melissa and Ade (dancing to "Right Here Waiting" by Richard Marx)
Contemporary choreographed by Many Moore
I'm not too impressed with Mandy Moore's work yet. This was a beautiful dance, showing off Melissa's extensive training in ballet. Ade got to show off his power lifting as well. The timing of the low leaps was impeccable.
Adam Shankman: "...what we get to see every once in a while is special [chokes up]..."
Mary Murphy: "... [SCREAM] I feel like I've just been put through it... you can't deny training..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "... what a fantastic top 20 we have this season... this was a beautiful routine..."

(10) Kayla and Max (dancing to "Jumbah Day" by House of Gypsies)



Samba choreographed by Louie Van Amstel
This was a hot little number with Kayla dressed in hot pink. She actually did better than Max.
Adam Shankman: "...that was so good!... Max, you must be the luckiest man alive... only God could have created this girl in front of me..."
Mary Murphy: "... I can hear it [Nigel put on his headphones]... you are on the Hot Tamale Train..."
Nigel Lythgoe: "...that was truly sensational routine... you have topped an absolutely brilliant night..."

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