So You Think You Can Dance Australia (season 1)

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So You Think You Can Dance Australia
Season 1
Hosted by Natalie Bassingthwaighte
JudgesJason Coleman
Matt Lee
Bonnie Lythgoe
WinnerJack Chambers
Runner-upRhys Bobridge
Release
Original network Network Ten
Original release3 February (2008-02-03) 
27 April 2008 (2008-04-27)
Season chronology
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Season 2

Season one of So You Think You Can Dance Australia , the Australian version of the American reality dance-off series So You Think You Can Dance , [1] was hosted by Rogue Traders vocalist Natalie Bassingthwaighte, with Jason Coleman, Matt Lee and Bonnie Lythgoe acting as the judges. The series began airing on Sunday 3 February 2008 at 7.30 pm and continued on Sundays and Mondays until the final on 27 April 2008. [2] Jack Chambers was the inaugural winner of So You Think You Can Dance Australia 2008 taking home $200,000.

Contents

Overview

From October to November 2007, auditions for contestants were held in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney. After being selected, through either an impressive initial audition or after a choreography workshop, the top 100 contestants spent a week in Sydney for more auditions, ultimately forming a group of 20. A 600-seat arena was constructed in Sydney for the finals.

Several contestants later performed during the 2007 Australian Idol grand final, as well as Ten's New Year's Eve broadcast. [3]

The song played after each female and male elimination differs each week.

Finals

Top 20 Contestants

From over 3000 contestants, 20 dancers (10 males and 10 females) were chosen to compete in the elimination series, which began on 17 February 2008.

Female Contestants

ContestantAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date
Kate Wormald29Sydney, NSW Jazz, Commercial, ballet3rd Place
Demi Sorono28Melbourne, VIC B-Girl 4th place
Vanessa Sew Hoy22Sydney, NSW Ballet, Contemporary Jazz 14 April 2008
Rhiannon Villareal 19Sydney, NSW Jazz, Hip-Hop 7 April 2008
Jemma Armstrong20 Perth, WA Latin 31 March 2008
Camilla Jakimowicz25 Ipswich, QLD Jazz 17 March 2008
Laura Brougham20 Adelaide, SA Jazz 10 March 2008
Stephanie Golman18Sydney, NSW Ballroom 3 March 2008
Kassandra "Kassy" Lee 21Sydney, NSW Hip-Hop 25 February 2008
Courtney Walter23Melbourne, VIC Jazz, Commercial 18 February 2008

Male Contestants

ContestantAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date
Jack Chambers19 Brisbane, QLD Broadway, Funk, Hip-Hop Winner
Rhys Bobridge 26Melbourne, VIC Contemporary Jazz Runner-up
Graeme Isaako18Sydney, NSW Lyrical Jazz 14 April 2008
Henry Byalikov 22Sydney, NSW Ballroom, Latin 7 April 2008
Anthony Ikin26 Gold Coast, QLD Acrobatic, Contemporary Jazz 31 March 2008
Joel "JD" De Carteret26Melbourne, VIC Hip-Hop 17 March 2008
Sermsah Bin Saad31 Port Hedland, WA Traditional Aboriginal, Contemporary 10 March 2008
Marko Panzic23 Perth, WA Contemporary Jazz 3 March 2008
Hilton Denis18Sydney, NSW Contemporary / Hip-Hop hybrid25 February 2008
Khaly Ngeth19Sydney, NSW B-Boying 18 February 2008

Results table

Contestants are in reverse chronological order of elimination.

Week:2/18 2/25 3/3 3/10 3/17 3/31 4/7 4/14 4/21
Contestant Result
Jack Chambers Winner
Rhys Bobridge Runner-up
Kate Wormald Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 3rd Place
Demi Sorono 4th place
Graeme Isaako Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 4 Btm 4 Elim
Vanessa Sew Hoy Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 4
Henry Byalikov Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim
Rhiannon Villareal Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 4
Anthony Ikin Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim
Jemma Armstrong
Joel "JD" De Carteret Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim
Camilla Jakimowicz Btm 3
Sermsah Bin Saad Elim
Laura Brougham Btm 3
Marko Panzic Elim
Stephanie Golman
Hilton Denis Btm 3 Elim
Kassandra "Kassy" Lee
Khaly Ngeth Elim
Courtney Walter

Performance shows

Green background means the couple won the "Cadbury Flake Breathtaking Moment" for their dance.

Week 1 (17 February 2008)

Judges: Jason Coleman, Bonnie Lythgoe and Matt Lee

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret "JD"
Hip-hop "Kiss, Kiss"—Chris Brown Manuela OliveiraSafe
Courtney Walter
Hilton Denis
Jazz Lyrical"Exit Music"—Radiohead Kelly AykersWalter Eliminated
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
Salsa "Don't Hold Back"—The Potbelleez Luda and OliverBottom 3
Camilla Jakimowicz
Sermsah Bin Saad
Musical Theatre"Big Spender"—Shirley Bassey Adam WilliamsSafe
Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Waltz "A New Day Has Come" from Celine Dion Jason GilkisonSafe
Laura Brougham
Anthony Ikin
Contemporary Lyrical"Nobody Knows"—Pink Juliette "Jet" Verne Safe
Stephanie Golman
Marko Panzic
Jive "Untouched"—The Veronicas Jason GilkisonSafe
Kate Wormald
Khaly Ngeth
Contemporary Jazz"If You Keep Losing Sleep"—Silverchair Sally ClarkNgeth Eliminated
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Boogaloo "Flashlight"—Parliament Nacho PopSafe
Kassandra "Kassy" Lee
Graeme Isaako
Lyrical Hip Hop"Bleeding Love"—Leona Lewis Yannus SufandiSafe

Week 2 (24 February 2008)

Judges: Jason Coleman, Bonnie Lythgoe and Matt Lee

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Kate Wormald
Hilton Denis
Foxtrot"2 Hearts"—Kylie Minogue Jason GilkisonDenis Eliminated
Camilla Jakimowicz
Sermsah Bin Saad
Hip Hop "Water"—Ying Yang Twins Phillip HaddadSafe
Kassandra "Kassy" Lee
Graeme Isaako
Contemporary Lyrical" Yesterday"—Ray Charles Sarah BoulterLee Eliminated
Stephanie Golman
Marko Panzic
Swap (Swing & Hip hop)"Are You The One?"—The Presets Rose EdwardsSafe
Laura Brougham
Anthony Ikin
Disco "Boogie Wonderland"—Earth, Wind, and Fire ft. The Emotions Aleeta BlackburnSafe
Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret "JD"
Contemporary Jazz"Breathe"—The Prodigy Kelly AykersBottom 3
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Samba "Gasolina"—Daddy Yankee Paul GreenSafe
Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Contemporary Jazz"Need You Tonight"-INXS Michael BoydSafe
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
Animation Hip Hop"Ghost in the Machine"—Future FameNacho PopSafe

Week 3 (2 March 2008)

Judges: Jason Coleman, Bonnie Lythgoe, Matt Lee and Mary Murphy.

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Jazz"Brianstorm" by Arctic Monkeys Kelly AykersSafe
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
Contemporary Disco"Manteca" by Dizzy Gillespie Sarah BoulterBottom 3
Camilla Jakimowicz
Sermsah Bin Saad
Contemporary"Swift Sword" from the film Hero Shannon Holtzapffel and Simon Lind
(Project Moda)
Safe
Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Paso Doble "O Verona" from the film Romeo + Juliet Jason GilkisonSafe
Stephanie Golman
Marko Panzic
Krump "Gorilla Militia" by Bliss n Eso Travers RossBoth Eliminated
Laura Brougham
Anthony Ikin
Soul Swing"Idlewild Blues" by OutKast Michael BoydBottom 3
Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret "JD"
Tango "Santa María (del Buen Ayre)" by Gotan Project Fabio RoblesSafe
Kate Wormald
Graeme Isaako
Bollywood "Work (Freemasons Remix)" by Kelly Rowland Farah ShahSafe

Week 4 (9 March 2008)

Judges: Jason Coleman, Bonnie Lythgoe and Matt Lee.

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Hip-Hop "Break It Off"—Rihanna featuring Sean Paul Tiana Joubert Safe
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Rumba "Father Figure"—George Michael Paul Green Safe
Laura Brougham
Anthony Ikin
Contemporary "Hot"—Avril Lavigne Yannus SufandiBrougham eliminated
Camilla Jakimowicz
Sermsah Bin Saad
Hip-Hop "The Way I Are"—Timbaland Travers RossBin Saad Eliminated
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
African Samba "Lo-Lo Dzama"—Sum Svisti Jason GilkisonSafe
Kate Wormald
Graeme Isaako
Contemporary "Fix You"—Coldplay Debbie Ellis Linnert Safe
Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret
Jazz "Somebody Told Me"—The Killers Adam WilliamsBottom 3

Week 5 (16 March 2008)

This week's episode featured guest judge Kelley Abbey.

This episode had each pair performing two routines; one by a professional choreographer, the other by their own conception, the latter being called the "Surprise Challenge". This involved the dances choosing out of three songs (the one they chose being in bold) and three costumes, then creating their unique routine.

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Kate Wormald
Graeme Isaako
Jazz "Live and Let Die"—Guns N' Roses Leah HowardBottom 3
Hip Hop "Pump It" by The Black Eyed Peas Kate Wormald
Graeme Isaako
Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret
Hip Hop "What's Your Flava?" by Craig David Nacho PopDe Carteret eliminated
Swing"Big Girl (You Are Beautiful)" by Mika Rhiannon Villareal
Joel De Carteret
Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Musical Theatre"Dancin' Fool"—Barry Manilow from Copacabana Andrew HallsworthSafe
Jazz"Pony"—Ginuwine Jemma Armstrong
Rhys Bobridge
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
Capoeira-influenced
Contemporary
"Piece of Me"—Britney Spears Josival Bispo
Chris Ladera
Safe
Cha-cha-cha "Black or White"—Michael Jackson Vanessa Sew Hoy
Henry Byalikov
Camilla Jakimowicz
Anthony Ikin
Lambada "Not in Love"—Enrique Iglesias featuring Kelis Fabio RoblesJakimowicz eliminated
Theatrical"Stronger"—Kanye West Camilla Jakimowicz
Anthony Ikin
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Contemporary "Ch-Check It Out" by Beastie Boys Garry Stewart Safe
Hip Hop"Crazy in Love"—Beyoncé Knowles Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers

Week 6 (30 March 2008)

This week also featured a solo routine performed by each dancer, based on music from a film.

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Rhiannon Villareal
Henry Byalikov
Jazz "Fragile"—Sting Kelley Abbey Villareal in Bottom 4
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Jack Chambers
Lyrical Contemporary"Kiss from a Rose"—Seal Juliette "Jet" Verne Safe
Kate Wormald
Rhys Bobridge
Hip-hop "Give It to Me"—Timbaland SuppleSafe
Demi Sorono
Graeme Isaako
Contemporary "Reptilia"—The Strokes Sarah BoulterIsaako in Bottom 4
Anthony Ikin
Jemma Armstrong
Cha-cha-cha "Kiss"—Tom Jones Paul GreenBoth eliminated

Solos:

DancerStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Henry Byalikov Paso Doble "Come and Get Them" from the film 300 Paul GreenSafe
Rhiannon VillarealHip Hop"1 Thing"—Amerie from the film Hitch Nacho PopBottom 4
Anthony IkinContemporary"The Blower's Daughter"—Damien Rice from the film Closer Kelly AykersEliminated
Jemma Armstrong Jive "Shake a Tail Feather"—Ray Charles from the film The Blues Brothers Paul GreenEliminated
Vanessa Sew HoyContemporary"How Do I Live"—Trisha Yearwood from the film Con Air Kelly AykersSafe
Jack ChambersJazzTheme from Mission: Impossible Kelly AykersSafe
Kate WormaldJazz"Queen of the Night"—Whitney Houston from the film The Bodyguard Kelly AykersSafe
Rhys BobridgeHip Hop"Born Slippy .NUXX"—Underworld from the film Trainspotting Nacho PopSafe
Graeme IsaakoJazz"Bohemian Rhapsody"—Queen from the film Wayne's World Kelly AykersBottom 4
Demi SoronoHip Hop"Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine"—James Brown from the film Legally Blonde Nacho PopSafe

Week 7 (6 April 2008)

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Rhys Bobridge
Hip Hop"Tambourine"—Eve SuppleSew Hoy in Bottom 4
Broadway"America" from West Side Story Andrew Hallsworth
Kate Wormald
Jack Chambers
Quickstep "Spider-Man Theme"—Michael Bublé Leanne BamptonSafe
Hip-hop "Singin' In the Rain" by Mint Royale Supple
Demi Sorono
Henry Byalikov
House "Just Fine"—Mary J. Blige Project ModaByalikov eliminated
Contemporary "Nine in the Afternoon"—Panic! at the Disco Kelly Aykers
Rhiannon Villareal
Graeme Isaako
Burlesque"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by Mika Aleeta BlackburnVillareal eliminated
Isaako in Bottom 4
Jazz Funk Hip Hop"4 Minutes" by Madonna Juliette "Jet" Verne

Week 8 (13 April 2008)

In the live results shows, since Bonnie Lythgoe wasn't able to attend, Jason Gilkinson took over her spot on that night.

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Kate Wormald
Rhys Bobridge
Rumba "Message to My Girl"—Split Enz Jason GilkisonSafe
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Contemporary "Strict Machine"—Goldfrapp Garry Stewart Safe
Vanessa Sew Hoy
Graeme Isaako
Broadway"The Money Song" from Cabaret Adam WilliamsBoth eliminated
Top 3 Female ContestantsHip Hop"California Love"—2Pac Nacho Pop
Top 3 Male ContestantsContemporary Hip Hop"Hurt Sumthin"—Missy Elliott Supple

Week 9 (20 April 2008)

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer
Demi Sorono
Jack Chambers
Cha-cha-cha "Mercy"—Duffy Jason Gilkison
Kate Wormald
Rhys Bobridge
Hip-hop "There It Go"—Juelz Santana Supple
Demi Sorono
Rhys Bobridge
Contemporary "Chasing Cars"—Snow Patrol Debbie Ellis
Kate Wormald
Jack Chambers
Lyrical Jazz "No One"—Alicia Keys Juliette "Jet" Verne
Demi Sorono
Kate Wormald
Hip-hop"Rondo Alla Turca"—Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Supple
Rhys Bobridge
Jack Chambers
Broadway"Overture"/"All That Jazz" from Chicago Adam Williams
Top 4 ContestantsHip-hop"Impacto" By Daddy Yankee Tiana Joubert

Result shows

Week 1 (18 February 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Courtney WalterJazzEliminated
Hilton DenisJazz"Flaunt It"—TV Rock Safe
Vanessa Sew HoyBallet"Fields of Gold"—Eva Cassidy Safe
Henry Byalikov Cha-cha-cha "Smooth"—Santana feat. Rob Thomas Safe
Kate WormaldJazz"He's a Dream"—ShandiSafe
Khaly Ngeth B-boying "It's Like That"—Run–D.M.C. Eliminated
  • Courtney Walter
  • Khaly Ngeth
  • Kate Wormald
  • Hilton Denis

Week 2 (25 February 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Kassy LeeHip-hop"Baby Got Back"—Sir Mix-a-Lot Eliminated
Graeme IsaakoJazzSafe
Kate WormaldJazz"Call Me When You're Sober"—Evanescence Safe
Hilton DenisContemporary"Breathe Me"—Sia Eliminated
Rhiannon VillarealHip-hop"PYT (Pretty Young Thing)"—Michael Jackson Safe
Joel De CarteretHip-hop"What Goes Around... Comes Around"—Justin Timberlake Safe
  • Kassy Lee
  • Hilton Denis
  • Kate Wormald
  • Graeme Isaako

Week 3 (3 March 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Laura BroughamJazz"Never Again"—Kelly Clarkson Safe
Anthony IkinContemporary"Are You Gonna Go My Way"—Lenny Kravitz Safe
Stephanie Golman Samba "Hey Mama"—The Black Eyed Peas Eliminated
Marko PanzicContemporary"I Surrender"—Celine Dion Eliminated
Vanessa Sew HoyJazz"Taller, Stronger, Better"—Guy Sebastian Safe
Henry Byalikov Jive "Johnny B. Goode"—Judas Priest Safe
  • Stephanie Golman
  • Marko Panzic
  • None

Week 4 (10 March 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Camilla JakimowiczJazz"What You Waiting For"—Gwen Stefani Safe
Sermsah Bin SaadJazz"Poison"—The Prodigy Eliminated
Laura BroughamJazz"Fighter"—Christina Aguilera Eliminated
Anthony IkinContemporary"Feeling Good"—Michael Bublé Safe
Rhiannon VillarealHip-hop"What About"—Janet Jackson Safe
Joel De CarteretHip-hop"Time Is Now"—Moloko Safe
  • Laura Brougham
  • Sermsah Bin Saad
  • Camilla Jakimowicz
  • Anthony Ikin

Week 5 (17 March 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Rhiannon VillarealHip-hop"4 My People"—Missy Elliott Safe
Joel De CarteretHip-hop"Signs"—Snoop Dogg feat. Justin Timberlake and Charlie Wilson Eliminated
Camilla JakimowiczJazz"Let Me Entertain You"—Robbie Williams Eliminated
Anthony IkinContemporary"Lightning Crashes"—Live Safe
Kate WormaldJazz"I Wish"—Fantasia Barrino, Yolanda Adams and Patti LaBelle Safe
Graeme IsaakoJazz"Crazy"Safe
  • Camilla Jakimowicz
  • Joel De Carteret
  • None. Now that only ten dancers remaining, new partners are randomly assigned each week. They'll also be voted individually.

Week 6 (31 March 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Jemma Armstrong Samba "Mas Que Nada"—Sérgio Mendes feat. The Black Eyed Peas Eliminated
Anthony IkinContemporary"Drops of Jupiter"—Train Eliminated
Rhiannon VillarealHip-hop"Last Night"—Diddy Safe
Graeme IsaakoHip-hop"Hate That I Love You"—Rihanna & Ne-Yo Safe
  • Jemma Armstrong
  • Anthony Ikin

Week 7 (7 April 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Rhiannon VillarealHip-hop"If"—Janet Jackson Eliminated
Henry ByalikovCha-Cha"Heartbreaker"—will.i.am feat. Cheryl Cole Eliminated
Vanessa Sew HoyJazz"Listen"—Beyoncé Knowles Safe
Graeme IsaakoHip-hop"Bad"—Michael Jackson Safe
  • Rhiannon Villareal
  • Henry Byalikov

Week 8 (14 April 2008)

DancerStyleMusicResults
Kate WormaldJazz"TBC"—TBCSafe
Rhys BobridgeContemporary"TBC"—TBCSafe
Vanessa Sew HoyJazz"TBC"—TBCEliminated
Graeme IsaakoHip-hop"TBC"—TBCEliminated
Demi SoronoB-Girl"TBC"—TBCSafe
Jack ChambersHip-hop"TBC"—TBCSafe
  • Vanessa Sew Hoy
  • Graeme Isaako

Week 10 Finale (27 April 2008)

Episodes

No.AirdateTitleTimeslotRatings1Weekly Rank
13 February 2008Auditions – Part 1: Perth and Brisbane [4] 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,829,000 (1st) [5] 1st
24 February 2008Auditions – Part 2: Melbourne and Adelaide [6] 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,616,000 (1st) [5] 3rd
36 February 2008Auditions – Part 3: Sydney [7] 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,628,000 (1st) [5] 2nd
410 February 2008Top 100 – Part 1 [8] 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,600,000 (1st) [9] 1st
511 February 2008Top 100 – Part 2 [10] 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,468,000 (1st) [9] 4th
617 February 2008Top 20: Performance [11] 7:30 pm – 9:40 pm1,529,000 (2nd) [12] 4th
718 February 2008Top 20: Verdict [13] 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm1,345,000 (7th) [12] 8th
824 February 2008Top 18: Performance7:30 pm – 9:30 pm1,508,000 (1st)6th
925 February 2008Top 18: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:30 pm1,457,000 (5th)8th
102 March 2008Top 16: Performance7:30 pm – 9:15 pm1,483,000 (1st)4th
113 March 2008Top 16: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:30 pm1,395,000 (5th)10th
129 March 2008Top 14: Performance7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,483,000 (1st)5th
1310 March 2008Top 14: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:40 pm1,335,000 (7th)9th
1416 March 2008Top 12: Performance7:30 pm – 9:10 pm1,781,000 (1st)1st
1517 March 2008Top 12: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:40 pm1,364,000 (4th)9th
1623 March 2008"Your Top 10" Special7:30 pm – 9:00 pm988,000 (5th)68th
1730 March 2008Top 10: Performance7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,234,000 (8th)22nd
1831 March 2008Top 10: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:35 pm1,180,000 (8th)25th
196 April 2008Top 8: Performance7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,361,000 (4th)14th
207 April 2008Top 8: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:40 pm1,249,000 (7th)22nd
2113 April 2008Top 6: Performance7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,476,000 (4th)8th
2214 April 2008Top 6: Verdict7:30 pm – 8:40 pm1,164,000 (12th)32nd
2320 April 2008Top 4: Performance7:30 pm – 9:00 pm1,466,000 (5th)11th
2427 April 2008Grand Finale Night7:30 pm – 9:30 pm1,832,000 (2nd)3rd
2527 April 2008Grand Finale: Winner Announced9:25 pm – 9:30 pm1,877,000 (1st)2nd

Ratings

3 February 2008 premiere of So You Think You Can Dance Australia attracted a peak audience of 2.15 million viewers. The show was the night's top-rating program, averaging 1.83 million viewers over its timeslot. [14] The following two audition episodes also put up respectable figures, peaking at 2.04 million and 1.94 million viewers respectively. The Sunday night Top 100 show averaged 1.6 million viewers to become the most watched program of the night. [15] [16]

Since debuting, the weekly performance show had averaged around 1.5 million viewers since its debut. The series one finale averaged 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2.2 million viewers nationwide. Over 50% of Ten's key 18–49 age demographic had tuned into the show. [17]

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So You Think You Can Dance, a televised American dance competition, began broadcast of its tenth season on May 14, 2013. It airs on the FOX Television Network and was hosted by Cat Deeley and featured returning permanent judges Nigel Lythgoe, who also serves as one of the show's executive producers, and Mary Murphy. The show featured many of the format changes instituted in the previous season, including notably a single episode per week/voting round. It was also the first season in the show's history that a tap dancer not only made it past the third week of competition, but made the finale. It is also the first season to last longer than nine weeks. Lythgoe announced in the finale that the show has been renewed for the eleventh season.

So You Think You Can Dance, an American dance competition show, returned for its eleventh season on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The commission of an eleventh season was first announced by series creator Nigel Lythgoe on the September 10, 2013, telecast of the season 10 finale. The season again features Lythgoe, who also serves as executive producer, and ballroom expert Mary Murphy as the two permanent members of the judge's panel while Cat Deeley continues in her role as host for a tenth consecutive season.

So You Think You Can Dance, an American dance competition show, returned for its twelfth season, titled So You Think You Can Dance: Stage Vs. Street, on Monday, June 1, 2015. Seventeen episodes were broadcast on the Fox Network, including episode nine on Tuesday, July 21, 2015, which was a special celebrating the tenth anniversary of the show titled "A Decade of Dance Special Edition". The sixteen regular episodes aired each week on Mondays, rather than Wednesdays as it had been in recent previous seasons. On September 14, 2015, Gaby Diaz won the competition and made history by becoming the first tap dancer to win the title.

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