Celebrity News June 28, 2012
'So You Think You Can Dance': Meet the Top 20!
After a nationwide talent search, "So You Think You Can Dance" judges Mary Murphy, Nigel Lythgoe, Debbie Allen and Adam Shankman revealed the top 20 dancers who will compete on season 9.
The new twist revealed Wednesday night is that one male and one female will be chosen as this season's champs. "SYTYC" is also switching its schedule to air one day a week, forcing the show to combine results and live performances in a single episode.
The first live performance show takes place July 11 when 20 dancers will be paired into 10 couples, and voted on by fans at home. The three couples in the bottom will dance for their lives and face elimination based on the judges' vote.
Here's a list of the top 10 girls and boys -- and their dance style!
TOP 10 GIRLS
Alexa Anderson (Contemporary)
Lindsay Arnold (Latin Ballroom)
Witney Carson (Latin Ballroom)
Audrey Case (Jazz)
Janaya French (Lyrical Contemporary)
Eliana Girard (Contemporary Ballet)
Amber Jackson (Contemporary)
Janelle Issis (Belly Dancing)
Amelia Lowe (Contemporary)
Tiffany Maher (Jazz)
TOP 10 BOYS
Daniel Baker (Ballet)
Nick Bloxsom-Carter (Ballroom)
Cole Horibe (Martial Arts Fusion)
Matthew Kazmierczak (Contemporary)
Dareian Kujawa (Contemporary)
George Lawrence II (Contemporary)
Brandon Mitchell (Stepping)
Cyrus Spencer (Animation/Robotics)
Will Thomas (Contemporary)
Chehon Wespi-Tschopp (Ballet)