So You Think You Can Dance Canada season 1

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So You Think You Can Dance Canada
Season 1
Hosted by Leah Miller
Judges Jean-Marc Généreux
Tré Armstrong
Blake McGrath
Luther Brown
WinnerNicolas Archambault
Runner-upAllie Bertram
Release
Original network CTV
Original releaseSeptember 11 (2008-09-11) 
December 7, 2008 (2008-12-07)
Season chronology
Next 
Season 2
List of episodes

Season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance Canada is a dance reality show and competition that airs on CTV. It is hosted by MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller.

The series is based on the original American TV series So You Think You Can Dance . Auditions started April 7, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia and ended in Toronto, Ontario on June 8, 2008. The show premiered on September 11, 2008 beginning with the Toronto auditions. The first winner was Nicholas Archambault, with Allie Bertram coming in the runner-up position.

Auditions

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

Top 20 contestants

Women

ContestantAgeHome townDance styleWeek of elimination
Allie Bertram18 Calgary, Alberta BalletRunner-up
Natalli Reznik21 Toronto, Ontario Latin4th place
Lisa Auguste27 Toronto, Ontario ContemporaryTop 6
Arassay Reyes21 Surrey, British Columbia ContemporaryTop 8
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald18 Loretto, Ontario ContemporaryTop 10
Laura Smythe25 Toronto, Ontario ContemporaryTop 12
Caroline Torti23 Oakville, Ontario ContemporaryTop 14
Tamina Pollack-Paris19 Toronto, Ontario Hip hopTop 16
Romina D'Ugo 22 Toronto, Ontario SalsaTop 18
Breanne Wong25 Whitby, Ontario ContemporaryTop 20

Men

ContestantAgeHome townDance styleWeek of elimination
Nicolas Archambault23 Montreal, Quebec ContemporaryWinner
Miles Faber21 Calgary, Alberta Hip hop3rd place
Izaak Smith19 Prince George, British Columbia ContemporaryTop 6
Vincent Noiseux22 Montreal, Quebec ContemporaryTop 8
Danny Arbour26 Montreal, Quebec BallroomTop 10
Francis Lafrenière28 Saint-Bruno, Quebec BallroomTop 12
Jesse Catibog29 Toronto, Ontario Hip hopTop 14
Joey Matt19 Calgary, Alberta ContemporaryTop 16
Dario Milard19 Saint-Hubert, Quebec ContemporaryTop 18
Kevin Mylrea22 Westbank, British Columbia ContemporaryTop 20

Elimination chart

Legend
FemaleMaleBottom 3 couplesBottom 4 contestants
Week:10/0910/1610/2310/3011/0611/1311/2011/2712/04
ContestantResult
Top 4Nicholas ArchambaultWINNER
Allie BertramBtm 3Runner-Up
Miles FaberBtm 3Btm 3Btm 43rd place
Natalli ReznikBtm 3Btm 3Btm 3Btm 44th place
Top 6Izaak SmithBtm 3Btm 4Elim
Lisa AugusteBtm 3Btm 3Btm 4
Top 8Vincent-Olivier NoiseuxBtm 3Btm 3Elim
Arassay Reyes
Top 10Danny Arbour Btm 3Elim
Kaitlyn FitzgeraldBtm 3
Top 12Francis LafrenièreBtm 3Btm 3Elim
Laura SmytheBtm 3
Top 14Jesse CatibogBtm 3Elim
Caroline TortiBtm 3
Top 16Joey MattElim
Tamina Pollack-Paris
Top 18Dario MilardBtm 3Elim
Romina D'UgoBtm 3
Top 20Kevin MylreaElim
Breanne Wong

Performances

Week 1 (October 8, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Salsa "La Salsa la Traigo Yo" – Sonora Carruseles Gustavo VargasSafe
Kevin Mylrea
Natalli Reznik
Hip-hop "The Way I Are" – Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.Tanisha ScottMylrea eliminated
Francis Lafrenière
Breanne Wong
Smooth waltz "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" – Aretha Franklin Amy WrightWong eliminated
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Jive "Rock This Town" – Stray Cats Melissa WilliamsSafe
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Broadway "All That Jazz" from Chicago Sean CheesmanSafe
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
Contemporary "Slow Me Down" – Emmy Rossum Stacey Tookey Safe
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Disco "Shake It" – Metro Station Melissa WilliamsSafe
Dario Milard
Romina D'Ugo
Hip-hop "Dangerous" – Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon Tanisha ScottBottom 3
Joey Matt
Tamina Pollack-Paris
Tango "Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)" – Gotan Project Gustavo VargasSafe
Jesse Catibog
Caroline Torti
Jazz "Soul Man" – Sam & Dave Clarence FordSafe

Week 2 (October 15, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Mambo "Mambo Gozon" – Tito Puente Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Safe
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
Hip-hop "Anti-Matter" – N.E.R.D. Jae BlazeBottom 3
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Lyrical jazz"Somebody to Love" – Queen Melissa WilliamsSafe
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Paso Doble "Espana Cani" – Manhattan Pops Orchestra Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Safe
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Dancehall "Click Mi Finger" – ErupJae BlazeSafe
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Viennese waltz "At Last" – Etta James Amy WrightSafe
Jesse Catibog
Caroline Torti
Hip-hop "Touch It" – Busta Rhymes Tanisha ScottBottom 3
Joey Matt
Tamina Pollack-Pari
Contemporary "Crocodile Rock" – Elton John Paul Becker Safe
Dario Milard
Romina D'Ugo
Jazz-pop "Disturbia" – Rihanna Sean Cheesman Both eliminated

Week 3 (October 22, 2008)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Paul Becker, Kenny Ortega

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Krump "Tiny Ram Anthem" – Tha J-Squad Lil' C Safe
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Cha-Cha "Make Me Sweat" – Basement Jaxx Benji Schwimmer Bottom 3
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
African jazz "Hlohonolofatsa" – Soweto Gospel Choir Sean Cheesman Safe
Joey Matt
Tamina Pollack-Paris
Hip-hop "Ditch That..." – The-Dream Luther Brown Both eliminated
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Rumba "Perfidia" – New 101 Strings OrchestraGustavo VargasBottom 3
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Quickstep "The Boogie Bumper" – Casa musica Sound Studios DüsseldorfPierre AllaireSafe
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Contemporary Let Me Leave – Marc Broussard Blake McGrath Safe
Jesse Catibog
Caroline Torti
Rock and roll "Miss Murder" – AFI Melissa WilliamsSafe

Week 4 (October 29, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
Samba "Skip to the Bip" – Club des Belugas feat. Brenda Boykin Dmitry Chaplin Bottom 3
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Swing "Livin' for the Weekend" – The O'Jays Benji Schwimmer Bottom 3
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Hip-hop "Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)" – Busta Rhymes Luther Brown Safe
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Contemporary "Someday" – John Legend Paul Becker Safe
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Broadway "Cell Block Tango" – Countdown Singers Sean Cheesman Safe
Jesse Catibog
Caroline Torti
Hustle "Womanizer" – Britney Spears Benji Schwimmer Both eliminated
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Jazz-pop "Breakin' Dishes" – Rihanna Blake McGrath Safe

Week 5 (November 5, 2008)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Melissa Williams, Rex Harrington

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Salsa "Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – Sonora CarruselesGustavo VargasLafrenière eliminated
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Hip-hop "In the Ayer" – Flo Rida feat. will.i.am Luther Brown Bottom 3
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Foxtrot "Summer Wind" – Michael Bublé Danny QuilliamSmythe eliminated
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Jive UntouchedThe Veronicas Dmitry Chaplin Safe
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Jazz It's a Man's Man's Man's WorldJames Brown Paul Becker Safe
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
House (dance) 100% Pure LoveCrystal Waters Sho-TymeSafe

Week 6 (November 12, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Izaak Smith
Natalli Reznik
Hip-hop "Mama Said Knock You Out" – LL Cool J Sho-TymeReznik in bottom 4
Danny Arbour
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Mambo "Salsa y Sibor" – Tito Puente Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Both eliminated
Nico Archambault
Allie Bertram
Viennese waltz "That's Life" – Michael Bublé Amy WrightSafe
Vincent Noiseux
Arassay Reyes
Disco "Hot n Cold" – Katy Perry Melissa WilliamsSafe
Miles Faber
Lisa Auguste
Contemporary "Soulmate" – Natasha Bedingfield Sean Cheesman Faber in bottom 4
  • Top 10 contestants' solos:
ContestantStyleMusicResult
Vincent Noiseux Contemporary "Pour Gabrielle"–Jorane Safe
Arassay ReyesJazz"Eyes on Me" – Celine Dion Safe
Lisa AugusteContemporary"Secret" – Missy Higgins Safe
Miles Faber Popping "Juice (Know the Ledge)" – Eric B. & Rakim Bottom 4
Danny Arbour Cha-cha-cha "Closer" – Ne-Yo Eliminated
Kaitlyn FitzgeraldContemporary"Best for Last" – Adele Eliminated
Allie Bertram Ballet "Fun for Me" – Moloko Safe
Nico ArchambaultContemporary"Halo" – The Pinup SaintsSafe
Natalli Reznik Salsa "Quimbara" – Celia Cruz Bottom 4
Izaak SmithContemporary"No One" – Alicia Keys Safe

Week 7 (November 19, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Miles Faber
Allie Bertram
Samba "Aguanile" – Hector Lavoe Eric CatySafe
African jazz "Shosholoza" – Soweto Gospel Choir Vicky Lambert
Isaak Smith
Arassay Reyes
Lindy Hop "Welcome to the Black Parade" – My Chemical Romance Benji Schwimmer Smith in bottom 4
Reyes eliminated
Tango "Pa' Bailar (Instrumental Album Version)" – Bajofondo Alex Da Silva
Vincent Noiseux
Natalli Reznik
Krump “Lost Boiz Anthem” – Tha J-Squad Lil' C Noiseux eliminated
Contemporary "Happy Ending" – Mika Stacey Tookey
Nico Archambault
Lisa Auguste
Jazz-pop "When I Grow Up" – The Pussycat Dolls Blake McGrath Auguste in bottom 4
Hip-hop "Whatever You Like" – T.I. Luther Brown

Week 8 (November 26, 2008)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Sean Cheesman, Mary Murphy

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults
Nico Archambault
Natalli Reznik
Disco "Knock on Wood" – Amii Stewart Melissa WilliamsSafe
Quickstep "Swingin' at the Savoy" – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Izaak Smith
Allie Bertram
Hip-hop "Tell Me" – Diddy feat. Christina Aguilera Luther Brown Smith eliminated
Jazz "Forever" – Chris Brown Melissa Williams
Miles Faber
Lisa Auguste
Contemporary "The Face" – RyanDan Blake McGrath Auguste eliminated
Cha-Cha "Just Dance" – Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'Donis Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
  • Top 6 contestants' solos:
ContestantStyleMusicResult
Miles Faber Popping "Get Up" – Vernon Burch Safe
Allie Bertram Ballet "Variation V. Violente" – Tchaikovsky – Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev from The Sleeping Beauty Safe
Izaak SmithContemporary"Alibis" – Marianas Trench Eliminated
Lisa Auguste Hip-hop "The Hop" – Radio Citizen feat. Bajka Eliminated
Nico ArchambaultContemporary"Reckoner" – Radiohead Safe
Natalli Reznik Samba "She Wants to Move" – N.E.R.D Safe

Week 9 (December 3, 2008)

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

CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer
Nico Archambault
Allie Bertram
Miles Faber
Natalli Reznik
Street jazz"Genesis" – Justice Dan Karaty
Nico Archambault
Natalli Reznik
Salsa "La Pelota" – Ray Barretto Gustavo Vargas
Miles Faber
Natalli Reznik
Hip-hop "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in da Club)" – Redman Sho-Tyme
Nico Archambault
Allie Bertram
Contemporary "Permanent" – David Cook Stacey Tookey
Miles Faber
Allie Bertram
Musical theatre "Move (You're Steppin On My Heart)" (Dreamgirls) – Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph Sean Cheesman
Allie Bertram
Natalli Reznik
Go-go "Drums a Go-Go" – The Hollywood PersuadersMelissa Williams
Nico Archambault
Miles Faber
Capoeira "A Amizade/Sacode A Poeira (Coro)" – Mestre Barrao / Axe Capoeira Paul Becker
  • Top 4 contestants' solos:
ContestantStyleMusic
Allie Bertram Ballet "Hide and Seek" – Imogen Heap
Miles Faber Popping "I Can Make You Dance" – Slick Dogg
Natalli Reznik Cha-cha-cha "Spanish Lesson" – Madonna
Nico ArchambaultContemporary"Blue Orchid" – The White Stripes

Results shows

Week 1 (October 9, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Breanne Wong Contemporary "The Story" – Brandi Carlile Eliminated
Natalli Reznik Jive "Proud Mary" – Ike and Tina Turner Safe
Romina D'Ugo Salsa "La Negra Tiene Tumbao" – Celia Cruz Safe
Francis LafrenièreJive"Johnny B. Goode" – Chuck Berry Safe
Kevin MylreaContemporary"The Hit Parade" – Unkle Bob Eliminated
Dario MilardContemporary"Breathe Me" – Sia Safe
  • New pairs:
    • Francis Lafrenière and Natalli Reznik

Week 2 (October 16, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Lisa Auguste Contemporary "I'm a Woman" – Koko Taylor Safe
Dario MilardContemporary"Ketto" – Bonobo Eliminated
Romina D'Ugo Salsa "Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – La Sonora CaruselesEliminated
Vincent Noiseux Jazz "Black and Gold" – Sam Sparro Safe
Caroline TortiContemporary"Goodbye Apathy" – OneRepublic Safe
Jesse Catibog B-boying "Four" – Miles Davis Safe
  • New pairs:
    • None

Week 3 (October 23, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Joey Matt Contemporary "This Year's Love" – David Gray Eliminated
Tamina Pollack-ParisHip-hop"Strip Tease" – Danity Kane Eliminated
Francis Lafrenière Cha-cha-cha "Knock 'Em Out" – Lily Allen Safe
Natalli ReznikLatin"Con toda palabra" – Lhasa de Sela Safe
Izaak SmithContemporary"Cry Me a River" – Julie London Safe
Kaitlyn FitzgeraldContemporary"Awake" – Secondhand Serenade Safe
  • New pairs:
    • None

Week 4 (October 30, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Lisa Auguste Contemporary "Veins" – Charlotte Martin Safe
Lara SmytheContemporary"Blue Monday" – Flunk Safe
Caroline TortiContemporary"Your Ex-Lover is Dead" – Stars Eliminated
Vincent NoiseuxContemporary"Hometown Glory" – Adele Safe
Miles Faber Popping "So Ruff So Tuff" – Zapp and Roger Safe
Jesse Catibog B-boying "Szerencsetlen" – Venetian Snares Eliminated
  • New pairs:
    • None

Week 5 (November 6, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Miles Faber Popping "New Jack"–Justice Safe
Francis Lafrenière Jive "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" – Robert Randolph and the Family Band Eliminated
Danny ArbourJive"Save Your Scissors" – City and Colour Safe
Lara Smythe Contemporary "Africa" – Toto Eliminated
Natalli Reznik Cha-cha-cha "Toy Soldier" – Britney Spears Safe
Allie Bertram Ballet "Don Quixote (ballet) (Act I)" – Ludwig Minkus Safe
  • New pairs:
    • None. Now that only ten contestants remaining, new pairs are randomly assigned each week.

Week 6 (November 13, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald Contemporary "Hold You in My Arms" – Ray LaMontagne Eliminated
Natalli Reznik Rumba "Querer" – Cirque Du Soleil Safe
Miles Faber Popping "Bopgunn" – Olivier Day SoulSafe
Danny ArbourBallroom"Alger" – Jean Leloup Eliminated

Week 7 (November 20, 2008)

  • Group dance: "Malaguena" – Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special (Paso Doble; Choreographer: Jean-Marc Genereux)
  • Solos: (all contestants had a solo regardless of status in the competition)
  • Solos:
ContestantStyleMusicResult
Lisa Auguste Contemporary "Almost Lover" – A Fine Frenzy Bottom 4
Allie Bertram Ballet "Tiny Dancer" – Elton John Safe
Natalli Reznik"Marvellous" – Dragonette Safe
Arassay ReyesLatinEliminated
Nico Archambault Jazz "Seven Nation Army" – Alice Russell Safe
Miles Faber Popping Safe
Vincent Noiseux Hip-hop "Missin' You" – Trey Songz Eliminated
Izaak SmithHip-hop"I'm Mikey" – The Cool Kids Bottom 4

Week 8 (November 27, 2008)

ContestantStyleMusicResult
Lisa Auguste Hip-hop "The Damn Thing" – KariZma Eliminated
Natalli Reznik Samba "Tambourine" – Eve Safe
Allie Bertram Ballet "Runaround Sue" – Dion Safe
Miles Faber Popping "Boogie Slide" – Divine Brown Safe
Izaak Smith Contemporary "Heaven On Their Minds" – Carl Anderson from Jesus Christ Superstar Eliminated
Nico ArchambaultContemporary"Skip Divided (Modeselektor Remix)" – Thom Yorke Eliminated

Finale (December 7, 2008)

Judges: Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown, Mary Murphy, Rex Harrington, Mia Michaels

Judges' picks
CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer
Nico Archambault
Natalli Reznik
Disco "Knock on Wood" – Amii Stewart Melissa Williams
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Mambo "Mambo Gozon" – Tito Puente Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Miles Faber
Lisa Auguste
Contemporary "The Face" – RyanDan Blake McGrath
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Lyrical jazz "Somebody to Love" – Queen Melissa Williams
Danny Arbour
Allie Bertram
Jive "Rock This Town" – Stray Cats Melissa Williams
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
African jazz "Hlohonolofatsa" – Soweto Gospel Choir Sean Cheesman
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Salsa "Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – Sonora CarruselesGustavo Vargas
Vincent Noiseux
Lisa Auguste
House (dance) 100% Pure LoveCrystal Waters Sho-Tyme
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Krump "Tiny Ram Anthem" – Tha J-Squad Lil' C
Vincent Noiseux
Natalli Reznik
Contemporary "Happy Ending" – Mika Stacey Tookey
Izaak Smith
Allie Bertram
Hip-hop "Tell Me" – Diddy feat. Christina Aguilera Luther Brown
Nico Archambault
Arassay Reyes
Jazz It's a Man's Man's Man's WorldJames Brown Paul Becker
Francis Lafrenière
Natalli Reznik
Paso Doble "Espana Cani" – Manhattan Pops Orchestra Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
Miles Faber
Lara Smythe
Foxtrot "Summer Wind" – Michael Bublé Danny Quilliam
Izaak Smith
Kaitlyn Fitzgerald
Jazz-pop "Breakin' Dishes" – Rihanna Blake McGrath
Miles Faber
Allie Bertram
Samba "Aguanile" – Hector Lavoe Eric Caty
Nico Archambault
Natalli Reznik
Quickstep "Swingin' at the Savoy" – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's Tony Meredith
Melanie LaPatin
  • Eliminated:
    • Natalli Reznik
    • Miles Faber
  • Runner-Up:
    • Allie Bertram
  • Winner:
    • Nico Archambault

Ratings

#Air DateViewers PerformanceViewers Results
1September 11/14,20081,244,000N/A
2September 17, 2008931,000N/A
3October 1, 20081,142,000N/A
4October 8–9, 20081,444,000735,000
5October 15–16, 20081,307,000816,000
6October 22–23, 20081,302,000755,000
7October 29–30, 20081,378,000765,000
8November 5–6, 20081,431,000823,000
9November 12–13, 20081,193,000888,000
10November 19–20, 20081,427,0001,027,000
11November 26–27, 20081,246,000834,000
12December 3/7, 20081,470,0001,664,000