We are able to’t consider we’ve already made it to the semifinals of “So You Assume You Can Dance.” Over the previous 9 weeks, we’ve seen the competitors narrowed down from tons of of hopefuls to the highest 35 to our ultimate 4. That’s proper: Madison Rouge Alvarado, Dakayla Wilson, Easton Magliarditi, and Anthony Curley are formally our semifinalists. And subsequent week, one in every of them might be topped America’s Favourite Dancer.
However first, the dancers have been requested to tackle yet one more problem: working with a significant model. To assist, they have been joined by “SYTYCD” alum (and former Dance Spirit cowl star) Witney Carson, who additionally occurs to be Gatorade’s latest model ambassador. “The very best dancers have all labored with totally different world manufacturers to share their imaginative and prescient and their merchandise with the world,” mentioned Carson. And with that, it was time for our finalists to strive one thing model new.
The crew have been additionally joined by choreographer-turned-creative-director Hello-Hat. Carson and Hello-Hat informed the dancers they’d be working to rep Gatorade’s new product, Gatorade Water. And whereas we’re nonetheless not completely clear on what makes Gatorade water totally different from…common water (we heard one thing about electrolytes?), the fearless foursome have been excited to tackle the all-new problem.
The dancers headed straight into rehearsal with Hello-Hat, who informed them the efficiency could be a mashup of home and hip hop. And whereas a few the dancers seemed slightly apprehensive, it was Easton who actually struggled with the dance model. “That is new for me,” he informed Hello-Hat.
However the subsequent day Easton got here in additional assured: “Yesterday I went residence and I labored on the choreo, and I let it soak in my physique, and I slept on it, and at the moment I got here in and it felt so a lot better.” We love a dancer who’s affected person with their very own efficiency. It’s giving…maturity.
On the different finish of the studio, Madison was nonetheless struggling along with her hip ache from earlier week, plus a bonus new knee ache from this week’s rehearsals. “I’m simply attempting actually exhausting to simply not present it,” she mentioned. “At this level within the competitors I actually don’t wish to go residence.” Once more, we love the dedication, however please, dancers, deal with yourselves!
Lastly, the day of the shoot arrived, and with it got here the judges, who wished to watch your entire filming course of as part of their deliberations. They seen Easton’s newfound choreography, but additionally Madison’s ache which was a significant concern for decide Allison Holker. “You wish to push your self, however you additionally wish to be sure to deal with your physique,” mentioned Holker. Say it louder for the individuals within the again!
The judges joined the ultimate 4 to observe the entire dancers’ clips, and at this level within the competitors, everybody was killing it. A lot in order that it wasn’t simply two or three dancers who have been requested to bounce for his or her lives—all 4 semifinalists have been requested to carry out a solo to struggle for his or her probability to remain within the competitors.
Every of the ultimate 4 introduced one thing particular to the stage, nevertheless it was Madison who earned a standing ovation from the judges and despatched decide JoJo Siwa falling to the ground after in awe. So it was no shock when she earned a spot within the season finale. The judges lastly introduced that becoming a member of her could be Anthony and Dakayla, leaving Easton eradicated.
“This expertise has been one of the vital superb journeys I’ve ever had,” mentioned Easton “This course of has highs and lows, however I’m okay with the challenges as a result of this has been a dream of mine since I began dancing.”
It’s official: We all know which three dancers might be heading into subsequent week’s ultimate episode of “So You Assume You Can Dance.” Keep tuned to seek out out who will develop into America’s Favourite Dancer subsequent week!
