So You Think You Can Dance Canada (season 2)

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So You Think You Can Dance Canada
Season 2
Hosted by Leah Miller
Judges Jean-Marc Généreux
Tré Armstrong
Blake McGrath
Luther Brown
WinnerTara-Jean Popowich
Runner-upVincent Desjardins
Release
Original network CTV
Original releaseAugust 11 (2009-08-11) 
October 25, 2009 (2009-10-25)
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Season 2 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada is a dance reality show and competition that airs on CTV. It is hosted by ETalk correspondent and former MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller.

Contents

The series is based on the original American TV series So You Think You Can Dance. Auditions started April 4, 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and ended in Montreal, Quebec on May 26, 2009.

The show premiered on August 11, 2009. With Fox Broadcasting Company announcing the season six premiere of So You Think You Can Dance on September 9, 2009, both shows aired concurrently. Changes to the season included the winner receiving $100,000, the title of Canada's favourite dancer, and both the winner and runner-up both received a 2010 Mazda 3 Sport. Repeats of the performance and results show aired a week later on MuchMusic. On October 25, 2009, Tara-Jean Popowich was announced as "Canada's Favourite Dancer", winning the grand prize; the runner-up was Vincent Desjardins.

Auditions

Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations:

Audition VenueCityDateGuest Judge(s)
The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts Vancouver, British Columbia April 4, 2009 Luther Brown and Mary Murphy
Winspear Centre Edmonton, Alberta April 7, 2009 Luther Brown and Stacey Tookey
Imperial Theatre Saint John, New Brunswick April 21, 2009Melissa Williams and Sean Cheesman
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Toronto, Ontario May 18, 2009 Luther Brown and Mary Murphy
Théâtre Saint-Denis Montreal, Quebec May 26, 2009 Lil' C and Mia Michaels

Finals Week

The Top 2300 callbacks were held in the beginning of August 2009, at York University in Toronto, Ontario. 190 dancers were invited to participate in the callback auditions. This number was cut to 46 dancers, 23 male and 23 female, in the course of the week by Jean-Marc Genreux, Tre Armstrong, Blake McGrath, and Luther Brown, before the announcement of the season's top 20 contestants. Finals week included the following rounds, with cuts made after each:

Finals

Elimination chart

Legend
FemaleMaleBottom 3 couplesBottom 4 contestants
Week:08/2609/0209/0909/1609/2309/3010/0710/1410/25
ContestantResult
Top 4Tara-Jean PopowichWINNER
Vincent DesjardinsBtm 3Btm 3Btm 3Runner-Up
Jayme Rae DaileyBtm 3Btm 33rd Place
Everett SmithBtm 44th Place
Top 6Emanuel SandhuElim
Melanie MahBtm 3Btm 3Btm 4Btm 4
Top 8Cody BonnellBtm 3Btm 3Btm 4Elim
Kim Gingras
Top 10Austin Di IulioBtm 3Btm 3Btm 3Elim
Amy GardnerBtm 3Btm 3Btm 3
Top 12Daniel DoryBtm 3Elim
Corynne BarronBtm 3
Top 14Danny LawnElim
Natalie Lyons
Top 16Nicolas BéginBtm 3Elim
Jenna-Lynn HigginsBtm 3
Top 18Anthony GraftonElim
Melanie ButtarazziBtm 3
Top 20Taylor JamesElim
Tatiana Parker

Top 20 Contestants

Women

FinalistAgeHome TownDance StyleElimination date
Tara-Jean Popowich20 Lethbridge, Alberta ContemporaryWinner
Jayme Rae Dailey21 Montreal, Quebec Contemporary3rd Place
Melanie Mah19 Richmond Hill, Ontario ContemporaryOctober 14, 2009
Kim Gingras23 Montreal, Quebec Hip-HopOctober 6, 2009
Amy Gardner21 Calgary, Alberta ContemporarySeptember 30, 2009
Corynne Barron18 Edmonton, Alberta BalletSeptember 23, 2009
Natalie Lyons23 Halifax, Nova Scotia KrumpSeptember 16, 2009
Jenna-Lynn Higgins18 Ajax, Ontario JazzSeptember 9, 2009
Melanie Buttarazzi22 Woodbridge, Ontario BallroomSeptember 2, 2009
Tatiana Parker21 Toronto, Ontario Hip-HopAugust 26, 2009

Men

FinalistAgeHome TownDance StyleElimination date
Vincent Desjardins20 Trois-Rivières, Quebec BallroomRunner-up
Everett Smith25 Glen Morris, Ontario Tap4th Place
Emanuel Sandhu 28 Vancouver, British Columbia BalletOctober 14, 2009
Cody Bonnell19 Unionville, Ontario Hip-HopOctober 6, 2009
Austin Di Iulio19 Mississauga, Ontario ContemporarySeptember 30, 2009
Daniel Dory23 Montreal, Quebec Hip-HopSeptember 23, 2009
Danny Lawn21 Brockville, Ontario ContemporarySeptember 16, 2009
Nicolas Bégin24 Montreal, Quebec B-BoyingSeptember 9, 2009
Anthony Grafton24 Calgary, Alberta BallroomSeptember 2, 2009
Taylor James22 Vancouver, British Columbia ContemporaryAugust 26, 2009

Finals

Performances

Week 1 (August 25, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Jive "Lust for Life"—Iggy Pop Melissa WilliamsSafe
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Samba "Batucadas"—Mitoka Samba Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Bottom 3
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Contemporary "Taking Chances"—Celine Dion Stacey Tookey Safe
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Hip-hop "Here Comes The Hammer"—MC Hammer Sho-TymeSafe
Corynne Barron
Anthony Grafton
Viennese Waltz "The Time of My Life"—David Cook Pierre AllaireSafe
Natalie Lyons
Danny Lawn
Hip-hop "Get Buck In Here"—DJ Felli Fel feat. Diddy, Akon, Ludacris, and Lil Jon Sho-TymeSafe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Afro-Jazz "The Path"—Ralph MacDonald Sean Cheesman Safe
Jenna-Lynn Higgins
Nicolas Bégin
Disco "Waking Up in Vegas"—Katy Perry Melissa WilliamsSafe
Tatiana Parker
Austin Di Iulio
Capoeira "Segura O Coco"—Axé Capoeira Paul Becker Parker eliminated
Melanie Buttarazzi
Taylor James
Tango "Diferente"—Gotan Project Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
James eliminated

Week 2 (September 1, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Luther Brown, Mary Murphy

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Krump "Buck n' Roll"—Tha J-Squad Lil' C Safe
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Salsa "Aña Pa' Mi Tambor"—La Excelencia Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Safe
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Broadway "Maybe This Time"—Connie Fisher Sean Cheesman Safe
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Contemporary "When You Say My Name"—Mario Spinetti Blake McGrath Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Dancehall "So Fine"—Sean Paul Jae BlazeSafe
Corynne Barron
Anthony Grafton
Paso Doble "Fuego"—bond Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Grafton eliminated
Jenna-Lynn Higgins
Nicolas Bégin
Hip-hop "Blast Off"—P Diddy feat. Mark Curry, G. Dep, Loon Sho-TymeBottom 3
Natalie Lyons
Danny Lawn
Jazz "Please Don't Leave Me"—Pink Melissa WilliamsSafe
Melanie Buttarazzi
Austin Di Iulio
Smooth Waltz "Nights in White Satin (Notte di Luce)"—Il Divo Danny QuilliamButtarazzi eliminated

Week 3 (September 8, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Sean Cheesman, Melissa Williams

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Jazz-Pop "Love Sex Magic"—Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake Blake McGrath Safe
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Hip-hop "Boom Boom Pow"—The Black Eyed Peas Flii StylzBottom 3
Corynne Barron
Austin Di Iulio
Contemporary "Never Say Never"—The Fray Stacey Tookey Safe
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Mambo "Suena Ahora"—Michi SarmientoGustavo VargasBottom 3
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Quickstep "Chicago Overture"—Hot Rolls Ragtime BandPierre AllaireSafe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Hip-hop "Pucker Up"—Ciara Luther Brown Safe
Jenna-Lynn Higgins
Nicolas Bégin
Hustle "Canned Heat"—Jamiroquai Benji Schwimmer Both eliminated
Natalie Lyons
Danny Lawn
Rumba "Historia De Un Amor"—Perez Prado Gustavo VargasSafe

Week 4 (September 15, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Karen Kain, Dan Karaty

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Hip-hop "Turnin Me On"—Keri Hilson featuring Lil Wayne Luther Brown Safe
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Cha-cha-cha "Rie y Llora"—Celia Cruz Gustavo VargasBottom 3
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
House "When Love Takes Over"—David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland Sho-TymeSafe
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Contemporary "To Build a Home"—The Cinematic Orchestra Stacey Tookey Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Disco "Disco Inferno"—The Trammps Melissa WilliamsBottom 3
Natalie Lyons
Danny Lawn
West Coast Swing "Love Lockdown"—Kanye West Benji Schwimmer
Donyelle Jones
Both eliminated
Corynne Barron
Austin Di Iulio
Jazz "Paparazzi"—Lady Gaga Johnny ByrneSafe

Week 5 (September 22, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Rex Harrington, Mia Michaels

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Broadway "This Joint is Jumpin'" from Ain't Misbehavin' (Original cast) Sean Cheesman Safe
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Jazz "Glory Box"—Portishead Melissa WilliamsBottom 3
Corynne Barron
Austin Di Iulio
Salsa "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"—Pitbull" Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Barron eliminated
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Hip-hop "Respect My Conglomerate"—Busta Rhymes feat. Lil Wayne & Jadakiss Luther Brown Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Contemporary "It Must Have Been Love"—Kari Kimmel Blake McGrath Dory eliminated
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Jive "Pony Time"—Chubby Checker Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Safe

Week 6 (September 29, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Melanie Mah
Vincent Desjardins
Paso Doble "Conquest"—The White Stripes Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznick
Mah in bottom 4
Amy Gardner
Cody Bonnell
Contemporary "Come Home"—OneRepublic feat. Sara Bareilles Stacey Tookey Gardner eliminated
Bonnell in bottom 4
Tara-Jean Popowich
Emanuel Sandhu
Samba "Samba Vocalizado (The Vocal Samba)"—Luciano Perrone Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Safe
Kim Gingras
Everett Smith
Jazz-fusion "St. James Infirmary Blues"—The White Stripes Sean Cheesman Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey
Austin Di Iulio
Hip hop "Da Rockwilder"—Method Man & Redman Sho-TymeDi Iulio eliminated
  • Solos:
DancerStyleMusicResult
Kim Gingras Hip-hop "Kiss from a Rose"—Seal Safe
Everett Smith Tap "Everybody Dance"—Chic Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey Jazz "Make Me Over"—Keyshia Cole Safe
Austin Di Iulio Contemporary "Always Midnight"—Patrick Monahan Eliminated
Amy GardnerContemporary"Wanted"—Vanessa Carlton Eliminated
Cody BonnellHip-hop"I Need a Girl (Part Two)"—Diddy feat. Ginuwine, Loon, Mario Winans and Tammy RuggeriBottom 4
Melanie Mah Jazz "The Fame"—Lady Gaga Bottom 4
Vincent Desjardins Samba "Can You Feel It?"—Reel 2 Real Safe
Tara-Jean PopowichContemporary"Relief"—Chris Garneau Safe
Emanuel Sandhu Jazz "Bridge"—Amon Tobin Safe

Week 7 (October 6, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Rumba "Hero"—Enrique Iglesias Eric CatySafe
Krump "Chea-Chea-Chea"—Tha J-Squad Lil' C
Kim Gingras
Cody Bonnell
Hip-hop "Humpin' Around"—Bobby Brown Luther Brown Both eliminated
Smooth Waltz "What a Wonderful World"—Louis Armstrong Pierre Allaire
Melanie Mah
Emanuel Sandhu
Contemporary "The Scientist"—Coldplay Sabrina Matthews Mandhu in bottom 4
Disco "Hush Hush"—The Pussycat Dolls Melissa Williams
Jayme Rae Dailey
Everett Smith
Mambo "En Barranquilla Me Quedo"—Joe Arroyo Gustavo VargasSmith in bottom 4
Jazz-Pop"Sexy Chick"—David Guetta feat. Akon Nico Archambault
Wynn Holmes
  • Solos:
DancerStyleMusicResult
Jayme Rae Dailey Contemporary "Getting in the Way"—Jill Scott Safe
Everett Smith Tap "Stand by Me"—Ben E. King Bottom 4
Melanie MahContemporary"Innocence"—Björk Bottom 4
Emanuel SandhuContemporary"Mad World"—Adam Lambert Safe
Kim Gingras Hip-hop "Jerk It"—Thunderheist Eliminated
Cody BonnellHip-hop"Missin' You"—Trey Songz Eliminated
Tara-Jean PopowichContemporary"Farewell"—Rosie Thomas Safe
Vincent Desjardins Cha-cha-cha "U Can't Touch This"—MC Hammer Safe

Week 8 (October 13, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Rex Harrington, Mary Murphy

  • Top 3 girls: "Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: II. Largo Ma non Tanto (J.S. Bach)"—The Scottish Ensemble/Jonathan Rees (Contemporary, Choreographer: Mia Michaels)
  • Top 3 boys: "Get Up Offa That Thing"—James Brown (Suave-Funk; Choreographer: Gustavo Vargas)
CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Salsa "Vengo Caliente"–Sonora CarruselesGustavo VargasSafe
Contemporary "It Doesn't Hurt" (Studio Version)—Katie Thompson Stacey Tookey
Melanie Mah
Everett Smith
Jazz-Rock"Burn It to the Ground"—Nickelback Melissa WilliamsMandhu eliminated
Hip-hop "That's Right"—Ciara Luther Brown
Jayme Rae Dailey
Emanuel Sandhu
Quickstep "Let's Go"—Hipjoint feat. Sherry St. GermainPierre AllaireSandhu eliminated
Jazz-Pop"I Gotta Feeling"—The Black Eyed Peas Blake McGrath
  • Solos:
DancerStyleMusicResult
Jayme Rae Dailey Contemporary "As Much As I Ever Could"—City and Colour Safe
Tara-Jean PopowichContemporary"Fever"—Michael Bublé Safe
Melanie MahContemporary"The District Sleeps Alone Tonight"—The Postal Service Eliminated
Everett Smith Tap "Shake Your Pants"—Cameo Safe
Emanuel Sandhu Jazz "Whole Lotta Love"—Led Zeppelin Eliminated
Vincent Desjardins Cha-cha-cha "Ai Mi Morena" (Chocolate Restyle)—Mo' Horizons Safe

Week 9 (October 20, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown

DancersStyleMusicChoreographer
Jayme Rae Dailey
Vincent Desjardins
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Cabaret "Theme for Gypsy (Shivas Regal)"—Sonny Lester & His Orchestra Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Vincent Desjardins
Everett Smith
Hip-hop "B.O.B."—Outkast Sho-Tyme
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Jazz "Say (All I Need)"—OneRepublic Sean Cheesman
Jayme Rae Dailey
Tara-Jean Popowich
Mambo "Ran Kan Kan"—Tito Puente Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Jayme Rae Dailey
Vincent Desjardins
Contemporary "Can't Stop Thinking About You"—Martin Sexton Stacey Tookey
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Hustle "Last Dance"—Donna Summer Maria Torres
Jayme Rae Dailey
Everett Smith
Samba "Run the Show"—Kat DeLuna Eric Caty
Kelly Lannan
  • Solos:
DancerStyleMusic
Everett Smith Tap "Style"—Cameo
Jayme Rae Dailey Jazz "Racadiones Arrabaleras"—Bailingo!
Vincent Desjardins Jive "Land of a Thousand Dances"—Wilson Pickett
Tara-Jean Popowich Contemporary Bleeding Love"—Boyce Avenue

Results shows

Week 1 (August 26, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Melanie Buttarazzi Jive "Land of a Thousand Dances"—Wilson Pickett Safe
Amy Gardner Contemporary "Possession"—Sarah McLachlan Safe
Tatiana Parker Hip-hop "Starstruck"—Lady Gaga Eliminated
Taylor JamesContemporary"Swans"—Unkle Bob Eliminated
Vincent Desjardins Cha-cha-cha "Kaboom"—Ursula 1000Safe
Austin Di Iulio Modern "An Epic Age"—ImmediateSafe
  • New partners:
    • Melanie Buttarazzi and Austin Di Iulio

Week 2 (September 2, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Anthony Grafton Samba "King of the Dancehall"—Beenie Man Eliminated
Nicolas Bégin B-boying "Super Bad"—James Brown Safe
Austin Di Iulio Contemporary "Overkill"—Colin Hay Safe
Corynne BarronContemporary"The Moment I Said It"—Imogen Heap Safe
Jenna-Lynn Higgins Jazz "No Man"—Nina StoreySafe
Melanie Buttarazzi Flamenco "Desert Chase"—Robert MichaelsEliminated
  • New Partners:
    • Corynne Barron and Austin Di Iulio

Week 3 (September 9, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Jenna-Lynn Higgins Jazz "I Gotta Feeling"—The Black Eyed Peas Eliminated
Amy GardnerJazz"Yummy"—Gwen Stefani Safe
Melanie Mah Contemporary "A Little More of You"—Ashley ChamblissSafe
Nicolas Bégin B-boying "Pavlo Style"—PavloEliminated
Vincent Desjardins Jive "Reet Petite"—Jackie Wilson Safe
Cody Bonnell Hip-hop "Love Struck"—VFactory Safe
  • New partners:
  • None

Week 4 (September 16, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Amy Gardner Jazz "LTLP" — Edit Safe
Jayme Rae Dailey Contemporary "Feeling Good"—Michael Bublé Safe
Natalie Lyons Krumping "Boom Boom Clap"—Tha J-SquadEliminated
Vincent Desjardins Jive "We're Gonna Win"—Bryan Adams Safe
Daniel Dory Hip-hop "A Milli"—Lil Wayne Safe
Danny LawnContemporary"The Freshmen"—Jay Brannan Eliminated
  • New partners:
  • None

Week 5 (September 23, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Melanie Mah Contemporary "Headlock"—Imogen Heap Safe
Corynne BarronContemporary"Almost Lover"—A Fine Frenzy Eliminated
Jayme Rae DaileyContemporary"Nothing"—Nikka Costa Safe
Cody Bonnell Hip-hop "Curious"—Danny Fernandes Safe
Austin Di IulioContemporary"Sweet Dream"—Greg Laswell Safe
Daniel DoryHip-hop"It Was All In Your Mind"—Wade Robson Eliminated
  • New partners:
Once dancers make it into the top ten, new partners are assigned randomly.

Week 6 (September 30, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Amy Gardner Contemporary "Belief"—Gavin DeGraw Eliminated
Melanie MahContemporary"18th Floor Balcony"—Blue October Safe
Cody Bonnell Hip-hop "Butterfly"—Jason Mraz Safe
Austin Di Iulio Popping "Genesis"—Justice Eliminated

Week 7 (October 7, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Kim Gingras Hip-hop "Bottle Pop"—The Pussycat Dolls Eliminated
Melanie Mah Contemporary "Elephant in the Room"—Richard WaltersSafe
Cody BonnellHip-hop"Last Time" (Remix)—George Nozuka Eliminated
Everett Smith Tap "When the Night Feels My Song"—Bedouin Soundclash Safe

Week 8 (October 14, 2009)

DancerStyleMusicResult
Jayme Rae Dailey Contemporary "I'm Not Afraid"—Jill Scott Safe
Melanie MahContemporary"On Your Porch"—The Format Eliminated
Tara-Jean PopowichContemporary"The Waves"—Elisa Safe
Vincent Desjardins Latin Safe
Everett Smith Tap "Oh...Canada"—Classified Safe
Emanuel Sandhu Jazz "Let's Dance"—David Bowie Eliminated

Week 9 (October 25, 2009)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown, Rex Harrington, Kenny Ortega

  • Group dances:
Judges' picks
CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerChosen by
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
Musical Theater"This Joint is Jumpin'" from Ain't Misbehavin' (Original cast) Sean Cheesman Kenny Ortega
Amy Gardner
Vincent Desjardins
Jive "Pony Time"—Chubby Checker Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Jean-Marc Généreux
Jayme Rae Dailey
Everett Smith
Mambo "En Barranquilla Me Quedo"—Joe Arroyo Gustavo VargasRex Harrington
Kim Gingras
Cody Bonnell
Hip-hop "Humpin' Around"—Bobby Brown Luther Brown Blake McGrath
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Rumba "Hero"—Enrique Iglesias Eric CatyJean-Marc Généreux
Kim Gingras
Emanuel Sandhu
Jazz-Pop "Love Sex Magic"—Ciara featuring Justin Timberlake Blake McGrath Tré Armstrong
Jayme Rae Dailey
Vincent Desjardins
Contemporary "Can't Stop Thinking About You"—Martin Sexton Stacey Tookey Tré Armstrong
Tara-Jean Popowich
Everett Smith
House "When Love Takes Over"—David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland Sho-TymeLuther Brown
Melanie Mah
Vincent Desjardins
Paso Doble "Conquest"—The White Stripes Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznick
Kenny Ortega
Corynne Barron
Austin Di Iulio
Contemporary"Never Say Never"—The Fray Stacey Tookey Jean-Marc Généreux
Melanie Mah
Cody Bonnell
Krump "Buck n' Roll"—Tha J-Squad Lil' C Leah Miller
Kim Gingras
Everett Smith
Jazz-Pop "St. James Infirmary Blues"—The White Stripes Sean Cheesman Blake McGrath
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Contemporary "It Doesn't Hurt" (Studio Version)—Katie Thompson Stacey Tookey Rex Harrington
Jayme Rae Dailey
Daniel Dory
Dancehall "So Fine"—Sean Paul Jae BlazeLuther Brown
Tara-Jean Popowich
Vincent Desjardins
Salsa "Vengo Caliente"–Sonora CarruselesGustavo VargasN/A
Jayme Rae Dailey
Everett Smith
Jazz-Pop"Sexy Chick"—David Guetta feat. Akon Nico Archambault
Wynn Holmes
N/A
  • Eliminated:
  • Everett Smith
  • Jayme Rae Dailey
  • Runner-up:
  • Vincent Desjardins
  • WINNER:
  • Tara-Jean Popowich

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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.

The sixth season of So You Think You Can Dance, a Belgian-Dutch televised dance competition based on the American show by the same name, aired in late 2013 and concluded on December 1 with modern dancer Danny Boom as the winner. The judge's panel for this seasons was composed, for the second year running, of Dan Karaty, Euvgenia Parakhina, Jan Kooijman and Ish Ait Hamou and the shows hosting duties fell again to Dennis Weening and An Lemmens, in their fifth consecutive year as co-presenters. For this season, the "boot camp" portion of the finalist selection process was held in Seville, Spain.

The eighth series of You Can Dance - Po prostu Tańcz! premiered on TVN on 2 March 2015. Agustin Egurrola, Michał Piróg and Kinga Rusin all returned as judges and Patricia Kazadi presents the show once again.