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So You Think You Can Dance Season 8: Conference Call with Iveta Lukosiute, Nick Young, and Wadi Jones

Posted on 06/24/2011 by Gina in So You Think You Can Dance and Cast Interviews

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Iveta Lukosiute, Nick Young, and Wadi Jones from So You Think You Can Dance Season 8

 

by Gina Scarpa

When the judges made the bold decision to keep all 20 dancers last week on So You Think You Can Dance, it meant two couples had to leave this week. Ryan and Ricky, both contemporary dancers, were saved last night while Wadi, Missy, Iveta, and Nick were all eliminated. Today, three of the eliminated dancers spoke to RealityWanted and reporters in a press conference call about their experiences on the show and their thoughts and being the first to be sent home.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: What style was the most difficult for you to pick up?
A. Nick: I'd have to say Bollywood was really, really difficult - all the intricate hands that you had to do and the footwork. I had a lot of fun doing it. I guess America
A. Wadi: Obviously, the cha cha was really hard to do. All the technical parts about it, making sure I had strong arms and to keep my head up.

Q. Gina, RealityWanted: Iveta, you're a ballroom champion. Were there certain contestants who impressed you with their ballroom skills?
A. Iveta: First, I myself enjoyed with Jason Gilkison. He was a great choreographer and it was an honor to work with him. I thought all the contestants did a good job.

Q. Wadi, so many people have been studying since they were three or four years old. You mentioned that you started dancing when you were 12. How complicated was this for you, to do this elaborate, choreographed stuff?
A. Wadi: I don't wanna say it was easier or harder for me than anyone else. For me, I'm self-taught so when I do something, I pick it up relatively quickly. I have a good, photographic memory. I was able to pick up the choreography but at the same time, it was hard for me to get the detailed, technical part.

Q. Nick, tell us about balancing sports and dancing growing up.
A. Nick: I was definitely judged in high school and grade school. I really liked keeping myself active and the sports and the dancing really complimented each other. It was a challenge because it was really exhausting but I wouldn't change it. It was a lot of fun and I loved having those two different edges.

Q. Were you expecting to be eliminated this week?
A. Wadi: I wasn't anticipating anything really because nobody expected all of us were staying last week. I was in the mindset that, "Whatever happens, happens. Be prepared to stay but be prepared to go home."
A. Iveta: I was surprised because I thought this show is about different genres of dances and different styles. I was the only ballroom dancer and Nick was the only tap dancer.
A. Nick: I agree with Iveta, 120%. Like Wadi said, you never know who is going to be in the bottom. I think it's ironic that the bottom three this week is different than the bottom three last week. I'm a little disappointed. I thought I was going to get further than the first elimination.

Q. How do you feel about the twist to keep everybody last week? Do you think it was fair?
A. Nick: It's hard, looking back on it. We weren't in the bottom three last week and they didn't cut anybody. The bottom three could've been different this week if someone had been cut last week. Unfair might not be the word because they can do whatever they want. It's their decision but I'm definitely a little upset about it now.

Q. Who was your favorite choreographer that you worked with?
A. Wadi: I can't pick a favorite because each one has so much to offer and a different style. Each one, from Sonya to Tyce, all had something inspiring to say. They taught us how to be better dancers and better people through the comments that they made.
A. Nick: If I had to pick one, I loved working with Sonya. I think the passion she puts into her dance is just amazing. Either her or Tyce. Tyce was a lot, a lot of fun. He's a really genuine guy.
A. Iveta: Every choreographer was great and I learned from how much passion they put into their work. I enjoyed every single one.

Q. Do you have plans to expand beyond your styles?
A. Nick: I grew up more than a tap dancer. I grew up in a studio. I'm thinking I might be moving up to New York and pursuing a Broadway career.
A. Iveta: I always did ballroom dancing. I teach and I do shows and I will continue to do that. I like taking ballet, jazz, and contemporary. I think it makes me a better dancer in my own style.


Be sure to tune in when the Top 16 take the stage on So You Think You Can Dance, Wednesday at 8/7c on FOX.

(Image courtesy of FOX)


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