So You Think You Can Dance

This post is because this week is the finale and I'll have to wait til next summer to see it again.

I have had a love affair with this show for many years. This is one of the best talent shows on the air. Unlike the singing shows, this one really seems to seek out talent  instead of image and so many extremely talented individuals dance across their stage. I have loved dance my entire life. I can remember my first dance class as a six year old and being so proud of my powder blue leotard with my pink tights with the matching ballet slippers. All of the other girls were dressed the same and I was so excited I was bouncing around the room. Our first exercise was with the bar and I was the only girl who was so tiny that I couldn't get my leg up there and they had to bring me a chair. Unfortunately, lessons became too expensive for my mother to continue, so needless to say I am not a prima ballerina, but I still love to dance and to watch dancers. In fact, when I watch the show alone I will dance around my living room. The movie All That Jazz has that same effect on me. Plus, Cat Deely is such a fun host and every week I am astounded at how tall she is. I've never seen anyone even come close to her.

But, it is not just the extraordinary dancers, this show has introduced me to some incredible music. I first heard Lady Gaga on here (although she has become a pop art parody of herself), Sarah Bareilles, Caravan Palace, Janelle Monae, Estelle and just tonight Sia. I have heard of Sia before, she was one of the guest judges on The Voice but I never thought about her after that. But one of the routines this season was done to her song that was absolutely beautiful. I can't find the SYTYCD version to share here but here is a link to the song on You Tube. I know the song is a few years old but it is new to me and brought tears to my eyes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtM_cc4SPJI

The results for the 2011 winner will be announced tonight and I'd love it to be Tadd but they are all fantastic dancers and deserving of the title of "America's Favorite Dancer."