So You Think You Can Dance News

FOX announced the renewal of its Emmy-winning series "So You Think You Can Dance" for season 17. The judging panel includes Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Laurieann Gibson and Cat Deeley returning as host of the dance competition series.
 
Last season, Bailey Munoz claimed the title of America's Favorite Dancer, earned the $250,000 cash prize and appeared on the cover of "Dance Spirit."
 
"So You Think You Can Dance" auditions for season 17 begin this month for dancers no younger than 18 or older than 30 on the day of audition. Auditions will

 
FOX announce its hit dance competition series "So You Think You Can Dance" season 16 will premiere June 3rd. Returning for the new season is host Cat Deeley and Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy at the judging table who will be joined by Laurieann Gibson, Lady Gaga's longtime choreographer and creative director for auditions.
 
In the season 16 premiere, highly-skilled dancers between the ages of 18 and 30 showcase their talents in the first round of auditions. "Those who are selected to move on to the SYTYCD studio will work with world-renowned choreographers

FOX announced the renewal of the Emmy Award-winning series, "So You Think You Can Dance," for season 16. The hit dance competition will premiere this summer on FOX.
 
In the FOX press release, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe said, "I am thrilled that we have been picked up by FOX for Season 16 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE," he added, "This allows us to shine the spotlight once again on the incredible choreographic and dance talent across the United States as we search for America's favorite dancer."
 
The judges' panel and host have

 
In Monday night's two-hour season 15 finale of "So You Think You Can Dance," Jensen Hannahlei Cabanilla was named the winner as America's Favorite Dancer. The 18-year-old dancer from Anaheim Hills, CA received the most votes earning the grand prize of $250,000 cash, the cover of Dance Spirit magazine, and a role in FOX's live musical "Rent" which will air in January.
 
Cabanilla said, "This is, without a doubt, the best experience of my life. I am beyond thankful for every moment I've had on SYTYCD, and I know that it is

Last night, the remaining ten guys performed to earn one of the 5 spots moving on to the live shows next week.
 
The Top 5 Guys are:
Tap dancer Evan Denedetto, 20, from Ansonia, Connecticut Jazz dancer Jay Jay Dixonbey, 20, from Detroit, Michigan Contemporary dancer Darius Hickman, 19, from West Palm Beach, Florida Latin Ballroom dancer Cole Mills, 24, from Ocean Township, New Jersey Hip Hop dancer, Slavik Pustovoytov, 19, from Poltova, Ukraine  
The other five dancers, rounding out the top 10 are Justin Pham, Allen Genkin, Peyton