(from Carrie Lynch)

Shane Sparks (American’s Best Dance Crew and So You Think You Can Dance)choreographed the semifinal round for the Knicks City Dancers try-outs on Monday. He taught them a hard-core hip hop routine and Shane talks about how he needs the girls to pick up all the attitude, personality and character in his dance moves, “There’s one girl that’s killing my choreography today.” Check out this exclusive video: http://blogs.msg.com/themonitor/2009/07/01/shane-sparks-shows-the-dancers-new-moves-knicks-city-dancers-auditions-video/   The dancers have been narrowed down to 30, from 350, and the semifinalists are moving along to KCD camp (July 7-9). From there, 17 dancers will be chosen for the team, and the 18th member will be left up to online voters to pick from 5 finalists. so get ready for that! For behind-the-scenes photos that show off Shane Sparks sick moves, go here: http://blogs.msg.com/themonitor/2009/06/29/knicks-city-dancers-auditions-shane-sparks-shares-some-moves-photo-gallery/ And for a full recap with videos and photos of the KCD ‘09 auditions, check out The Monitor: http://blogs.msg.com/themonitor/ 

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Tonight’s judges are Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and the ever-evil Mia Michaels. We expect lots of negativity tonight.
 
Janette and Brandon kick things off with a cha cha. We’ve been really rooting for Brandon since the beginning of the season, but so far we haven’t been REALLY blown away by anything we’ve seen him do. However, this week we’re loving it! They’re both really good, and our only real problem with it is that once in a while it doesn’t seem they’re completely together. Great job overall, though. Our rating: 9/10
 
We nearly fall out of our chairs with excitement when we hear that Kayla and Kupono will be dancing a Sonya Tayek contemporary routine. Kupono ought to own this. And… it turns out they both do! The choreography is very stop-motiony, and we love that. It’s dark and creepy, and we love that too. The whole thing is really very enjoyable. Our rating: 9/10

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(from Carrie Lynch)

Shane Sparks, famed hip-hop choreographer and celebrity judge from”America’s Best Dance Crew” and “So You Think You Can Dance” showed the 68 Knicks City Dancer semi-finalists some moves last night. He taught them a hard-core hip hop routine and the women competed to make it to the next round. Then 30 dancers were selected to move on to KCD Training Camp (July 7-9). At the end of camp, 17 dancers and 5 finalists will be selected for an online vote to win the 18th spot on the team, which will be unveiled at the July 10 Team Announcement Event at The Hill. Check out this behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Shane Sparks showing his moves: http://blogs.msg.com/themonitor/2009/06/29/knicks-city-dancers-auditions-shane-sparks-shares-some-moves-photo-gallery/

(from Carrie Lynch) 

Hundreds of dancers showed up at Madison Square Garden to show their stuff and try to land a spot on the 2009-2010 Knicks City Dancers yesterday.Only a few dozen were chosen to move to the semi-finalist round and they will be dancing their hardest today. Check out these interviews and behind the scenes videos of the try-out routines:

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After a group performance that looks to be nothing more than an orgy and/or a strip joint with a leak, tonight’s show opens with a moving speech by Nigel regarding the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson over the past few days.
 
After that, FIVE couples are brought to the stage at once. This seems out of the ordinary, but okay. Let’s dispense with the results, shall we?
 
Asuka and Vitolio- bottom three. Rightfully so. Janette and Brandon- safe. Maybe not deservedly, but okay. Randi and Evan- safe. Jeanine and Phillip- safe. Melissa and Ade- safe.

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Welcome to the top 16. Tonight we’re joined by judges Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and Toni Basil. Joy.
 
The first couple up this evening is Carla and Jonathan, dancing hip hop. It’s decent, but it’s not very believable- they lack that “hip hop” attitude. Jonathan’s flip is pretty good, but other than that there’s really nothing memorable about this. Not good for people in the first position. Our rating: 7/10
 
Next up are Asuka and Vitolio with a jazz routine. And, holy crap… it’s bad. It’s like watching two people who are painfully bored with what they’re doing. There’s very little standout choreography, and even less energy. We are not impressed at all. Our rating: 5/10
 
Melissa and Ade are dancing rumba tonight. As they begin, we find ourselves thinking they’re the most promising couple so far tonight. And it turns out we’re right. This is amazing! Everything is good- the choreography, the execution, the chemistry, the performance. We love it! Our rating: 10/10

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The Knicks City Dancers are officially holding open auditions for anyone that has what it takes to rock the floor at Madison Square Garden.

Courtney Galiano, former Knicks City Dancer and “So You Think You Can Dance” contestant, will be sitting next to Shane Sparks, choreographer and judge on “SYTYCD” at the auditions. They will be watching the talent that will fight for a spot on the Knicks City Dancers squad.

Think you’re good enough? Show up ready to go on Sunday, June 28th @ Madison Square Garden!

For more information about the audition, go here.

Two more dancers will be sent home at the end of tonight’s show. For the first time in five seasons, there’s really no one we’re like to see leave. Everyone is so good this season! 
Someone apparently spoke to Cat about her horrible wardrobe last night, because for once she actually looks very nice tonight.
 
The group performance tonight was choreographed by Mia Michaels. Despite the obvious lack of camera time for Brandon, we really enjoy this performance. Definitely much more unique and interesting than last week’s, and we love the music as well.

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Our first thought tonight is that someone must have told Cat Deeley it was 80s prom night. What is she wearing? But anyway, tonight’s guest judge is Lil C. We’re not excited. We don’t like him.
 
Randi and Evan are dancing first tonight, a jive routine. And we love it. They’re both born entertainers, and Evan actually reminds us a bit of season 2 winner Benji Schwimmer in this performance. Our rating: 9/10
 
Next are Melissa and Ade with a beautiful contemporary routine. We were impressed with them last week, and this week is no disappointment. It’s creative and twisted and weird and we love it! We can’t wait to see what they do next. Our rating: 10/10

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