Wednesday: Performance Show

And then there were 14…

After Joey and Tamina left last week, Canada’s remaining favourite dancers were ready to electrify the judges and audience members with their performances.

Special guests Rex Harrington – a former Principal Dancer with he National Ballet of Canada – and “Queen of Scream” Mary Murphy – judge on the U.S. version of SYTYCD — joined the judging panel alongside permanent members Tré Armstrong and Jean Marc Genereux.

Lisa Auguste and Vicent Noiseux were up first with a sexy samba performance, which was choreographed by Season 2 finalist on U.S. SYTYCD Dmitry Chaplin. “If they can cope with the speed, it will be great,” Dmitry said before the pair kicked off the show.

The judges were impressed with the couple’s commitment, passion and personality but said the two struggled near the end. However the pair managed to win the night’s first two tickets on Mary’s “hot tamale train” – which, as everyone knows–accounts for something.

Up next, to dance the West Coast Swing, were Lara Smythe and Miles Faber. The duo teamed up with Benji Schwimmer and both were ready to blow the audiences and judges away.

And they did. With their difficult moves and dedication, Lara and Miles nailed it.

Rex felt that, as a couple, the pair becomes stronger every week while Tré encouraged Miles to be more mindful of his hands while he’s dancing.

Next up were Arassay Reyes and the very talented and oh so scrumptious Nico Archambault. The twosome got down and dirty with a hip-hop routine. “They were my early Christmas gifts,” said choreographer Luther Brown.

Powerful and hard-hitting, the two were out of breath (more than usual) after their performance.

“All great dreamers become great achievers,” beamed Mary. “You’re artistic, you’re strong, you’re committed. You have that x-factor!”

On stage, Allie Bertram and Danny Arbour were brought the story of choreographer Paul Becker’s mother giving up his brother up for adoption years ago to life through contemporary.

With Allie’s beautiful lines and Danny’s partnering skills, the pair made both Mary and Tré emotional. “You two are brilliant dancer,” said Tré.

Although Natalli Reznik and Francis Lafrenière danced for their lives last week, both were ready for a comeback with their theatre performance. While the pair may have not scored tickets on Mary’s hot tamale train, Rex did offer them a spot on the “Sexy Rexy Rocket to the Stars.”

Up next with the Hustle were Caroline Torti and Jesse Catibog. The dance focused a lot on partnering and spinning but the judges didn’t feel both dancers delivered the performance equally.

“It just didn’t work for me,” said Mary, who felt Jesse’s performance was not as strong as Caroline’s.

Kaitlyn Fitzgerald and Izaak Smith jazz-funk(ed) and the two were convinced that their performance would get them back on top. Blake McGrath choreographed the routine that had Kailtyn dressed as a waitress-gone-bad while Izaak portrayed a sleazy businessman.

Mary expressed her enthusiasm through– you guessed it – her signature scream. “I thought what a great way to end the evening tonight!” she said. “You were hittin’ it and lettin’ it all out!”

“You are amazing dancers,” said Jean Marc.

Thursday: Results Show

As we head closer to the Top 10, the couples took the stage and waited nervously for their results. Here were the night’s bottom six:

Lisa and Vincent—who performed the samba; Lara and Miles—who danced to the West Coast Swing; and Caroline and Jesse who gave it their all with the Hustle.

So who headed home? After each dancer danced for their lives, the journey ended for Jesse and Caroline and both were sent home.

Tune in Wednesday at 8 pm for your Top 12!






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