Reality Ravings

As part of Jack Chambers prize for winning Season 1 of So You Think You Can Dance Australia was to have US choreographer Mia Michaels choreograph a routine for him to perform at a dance showcase.

Here is an exerpt of it. To be honest I was a bit underwhelmed by the choreography, and thought it did not show of his abilities enough. But you can tell it is a Mia Michaels piece. Pity as I am a big fan of hers.

Kirk Pengilly To Mentor On Australian Idol This Sunday.
Former Inxs musician Kirk Pengilly will be mentoring on Idol this week. Are there going to be mentors each week? This could be overkill.

Anyway he will be able to catch up with his former mother-in-law Marcia Hines.

Ricki-Lee and Sophie Monk Face Off Over Tummy Controllers
Ricki-Lee has been named the face of Hold Me Tight shapewear range, whilst Sophie Monk will also be launching tummy tuckers this Tuesday.

I know which one I will be believe the product works for considering Ricki-Lee is size 14 whilst scrawny Sophie wouldn't even need to use these products.

A Unfunny Mary Murphy So You Think You Can Dance Parody.
Well I thought it was not amusing but then again maybe I don't have a sense of humour.
Click the link here and you decide.

Lisa Mitchell Has Completed Her First Album
Lisa Mitchell, the Australian Idol contestant, who was in the best season with Bobby Flynn and Damien Leith, has completed her first album.

Full details on Popdirt.

Project Runway - When they said they were taking it to LA, they meant it.
With Project Runway going to LA it was not just the location. First Lindsay Lohan is to be a guest judge but now Desperate Housewife Eva Longoria Parker will be as well.

It is currently being filmed in LA, however there are issues on when it will screen as Bravo who originally had the first five seasons has gone to court to stop the producers from swapping it to Lifetime.

Here is an interview with Heidi Klum regarding the delay. Please note there is a spoiler regarding one of the Season Five designers in it.

Jack Chambers from So You Think You Can Dance Australia Is Networking in New York.
Season one's winner of SYTYCD Au, Jack Chambers, is currently in New York networking to try and make it on Broadway. He will be back in Australia soon to fulfill some SYTYCD Au requirements, and also to organise his US work visa. Full story here.

The inaugural So You Think You Can Dance Australia winner Jack Chambers has finally been able to take his prize.

Part of it was a getting dance routine choreographed by Mia Michaels. Channel 10 official website has some footage of Jack and Mia working together here.

In other SYTYCD AU news one of the first season's top 10Rhiannon Villareal is currently teaching dance at Brent St Studios and Sydney Dance Company it was reveal in an article in the Macarther Advertiser.

However it appears she wants to be a singer.

She said: ``I'm trying to concentrate on songwriting,'' she said.

``I'm always doing gigs and performing but haven't recorded as such because it takes time.''

Lastly Cat Deeley the popular host of the US version of SYTYCD may have ended her man drought. She was seen out on a date with Jack Huston this week in LA. Picture here.

Greatest Conspiracy Blog Ever on SYTYCD.
Marndizz Goss Blog has this great theory on how So You Think You Can Dance was a scam. Now I am a conspiracy theorist but this person beats me hands down.

Her theory which goes into some detail, says the she did not even think the final was live, as there were no public tickets available, which is unusual for those type of show.

She also raises how the routine prior to the announcement of the winner was the one between Jack and Rhys, and how the girls had not had a similar dance together. I have to pay that.

Anthony Ikin Tore Shoulder Muscle - So Had An Excuse For Bad Disco Routine In Finale

It was reported yesterday that Anthony Ikin tore his shoulder muscle right at the start of Laura and his disco routine. Which would explain a lot as it looked pretty shoddy. Poor bugger as Laura is probably the biggest (tallest) girl in the competition to lift. Her part of the routine was not to good, but then she was probably wondering if she was going to get dropped doing the lifts.

Nigel Lythgoe told Bonnie Lythgoe Not To Dance In Group Dance at the Finale.

Now this was a spurious rumour that was posted by a reader on http://www.bloggingsytycd.blogspot.com/. It said that Nigel told Bonnie not to dance in the routine as she would make a fool of herself. Nice to know that even after their separation he is still trying to reduce her self esteem.

Interview with Rhys here

Interview with Jack Chambers here he states the person he would turn straight for would be Beyonce - I cannot get that image out of my head, she would squash him.

Interview with Demi here and one with Kate here.

With the finale of So You Think You Can Dance on next Sunday the hype of who will be the season one winner continues. Also the final four know what they say in the media now may cost or gain them votes.

An article in TV week reveals three of the final four had reached breaking point throughout the series and had considered calling it quits at some point.

Kate says that being in the bottom three tow weeks in a row was enough to push her to the edge. "I wouldn't have given it away, but I did think it was a bit hopeless?" she admits "I thought, 'What do I have to do?"

Demi and Jack both said that it was closer to the finishing line when they considered giving up their SYTYCDA dreams for good.

Jack said "I've got a shoulder injury and the last two weeks were really tough for me,"
"My body's starting to tell me 'Please just stop,' but my mind's running. I was losing a lot of sleep and, at that point, I was thinking, 'Oh, God, I just want to go home.' But I love this so much that I kept pushing myself."

Demi said her inexperience at learning choreography almost proved her downfall as the numbers of the dancers on the show became smaller.

"Mate, I'm petrified of the finale," she says. "There was a point when we started doing two routines at the same time, and I thought, 'I can't cope with this - there's too much to learn.' But you get over it."

Also in TV Week they had four short articles on each of the final four dancers:

Summary of each:

Jack:

• Jack has never believed the hype of being a front runner;
• He thought because it was a personality contest as well he was going to be overshadowed;
• "I've been true to who I am throughout the show, and I think that's worked for me,"
• "People said , 'Oh you should try to get on camera, show your face more and act up.' But you can read a fake a mile away and, as I've become more comfortable with the cameras, I've started to open up more."

Jack answer when asked who will win - "I'd like to see Kate win because she is so wise and experienced, and has brought something to the show that nobody else has. I just feel it's her time to shine and I think she has the potential to win."

Jack answer to what he would do with the prize: "My ultimate goal is Broadway, so going to New York would be my kick in the butt. I'd really like to win- but, of course, I'll try to make it there with or without the prize."

Demi:

• Demi had a dream two weeks before the top 20 were chosen that we were all in the top four.
• She doesn't think she is psychic but intuitive.
• Jack (her original partner) was a big help in the first five weeks, she said "It's second nature for him to pick up choreography, and for me it was harder. But I'm getting better."

Demi's answer to who will win: " I have a sneaking suspicion that Jack will win. He's adorable, everybody loves him, he's switched on and focused, and he really wants to grab the prize - I can see it in his eyes. He has the fire!"

Demi's answer to what she would do with the prize money: "Financially, it would be a dream come true for me because I've never had the comfort of having money and not stressing about living. If I did win, I'd give some money to the top 10 [contestants]. I'd share a bit, but I'd definitely save some for myself and my family!"

Rhys:

• Being top four has finally made him feel accepted.
• "Sometime when I'm walking down the street, I get the blokiest guys yelling out of their cars. If that happened where I'm originally from [in Adelaide], I'd be ready for anything, but now it's actually praise and not verbal abuse. I didn't expect the 'fandemonium' - the screaming and the excitement. It's been amazing."
• "Winning would provide a real sense of validation for someone like myself, who hasn't always been well received by society,"
• "It's a really amazing thing to have who you are appreciated, loved and welcomed into people's households through a television screen. It gives me a little bit of hope that the world is changing for the better."

Rhys's answer to who will win: "It's really too close to call, but as a dancer, I think Demi has grown the most out of anyone in the competition. She's never had lessons, is completely self-taught and never gives up. If I had a preference, I'd love to see Demi win."

Rhys's answer to what he would do with the prize money: "The prize would definitely mean financial security. I want to buy myself a place because renting sucks. And going to America would give me a great opportunity to work with some amazing talent and learn from some of the best."

Kate:

• 
  Kate has found it difficult to give any attention to her long-term boyfriend.
• "We've pretty much been separated since the competition began."
• Even though he lives in Sydney all her time is spent living in the SYTYCDA apartment and rehearsing.
• He is understanding and supportive.

Kate answer to who should win: "It's hard to say because "I'm with three people who have never even been bottom three. Rhys is fantastic, Jack and I really click as dancers, and Demi's unreal."

Kate's answer to what she would do with the prize: "Going to America and winning the money is obviously important, but actually winning the very first season of SYTYCDA would be pretty special. I'd really like to."

In the Daily Telegraph today Kassy Lee has been overheard in a coffee shop complaining about the voting process which led to her being voted off the show.

She objected to being sidelined from the show when "bad" dancers remained.

Maybe her and Marko can meet up for lunch and have a bitch about it together. As highlighted in a previous post Marko was unhappy about his elimination as well.

The article also states it is apathetic Sydney siders not supporting local dancers.

Jack Chambers sister, Jess is also wanting her five minutes of fame. Jess Chambers said her brother would really shine with a new partner. She thought Demi is a bit out of her depth.

" I think the competition is a bit beyond Demi now" She said before suggesting Kate Wormald would be a better match". Is Jack bitching about Demi to his siblings????

Well Jess comments like these will not make your brother popular with the Demi fans out there, and may put him at risk at coming bottom three this week.

Also Jess Chambers said that two dancers in particular are not pulling their weight and it is getting on the nerves of the rest of the group.

A spokesman for the show's producers said " there's a group dynamic and there are factions, but we're not aware of any outsiders."

Jack Chambers the dark horse to win So You Think You Can Dance.
Apparently Anthony Ikin is currently the favourite to win SYTYCD Australia, is this because of his dancing or his brother Ben's wealthy footballer mates?

However Courtney and Khaly think Jack, the one that reminds me of Benji Schwimmer is the dark horse to win.

Full article from the courier here.

Some footage from You Tube of some of JD's choreograhy work
Here is some footage from You Tube of JD's work from when he was on a four month overseas trip. It is quite interesting if you are a fan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwRQXd_IYeM

You Tube footage of some of Marko Panzic choreography
http://www.youtube.com/user/MarkoPanzic
He is Sydney based and works out of Brent St Studios.