sytycd 4 - top 12 performance show

GUEST JUDGE: Mia Michaels

CHELSIE and MARK
SALSA choreographed by Alex Da Silva - VIDEO CLIP
FUEGO by Joe Bataan

Chelsie looked absolutely stunning! The dancing was totally hot, with some great partnering. They executed the super quick turns and footwork with confidence and precision. The lift at the end was incredible!

COMFORT and THAYNE
HIP HOP choreographed by Napoleon and Tabitha - VIDEO CLIP
CAN WE CHILL by Ne-Yo - iTunes URL

I enjoyed bits of the choreography, especially when they were sitting on the stairs at the beginning and again when sitting together on the floor. Their lack of chemistry is clearly evident, and they are unable to transcend the steps and give their movement any real depth.

JESSICA and WILL
CONTEMPORARY choreographed by Tyce Diorio - VIDEO CLIP
SILENCE from Unfaithful (Soundtrack) - iTunes URL

Will and Jessica were truly captivating! Their connection was pure, and their performance was spellbinding. The control and balance they were able to maintain, given the very difficult and intricate choreography, was just amaaazing!!

COURTNEY and GEV
CHA CHA choreographed by Anya and Pasha - VIDEO CLIP
DON'T STOP THE MUSIC by Rihanna - SONG FILE

That routine was certainly hot tamale train worthy! Courtney and Gev worked it out, exhibiting fabulous chemistry. They cranked up the energy level and delivered a fast-paced, electric performance! Pure entertainment from start to finish. One of the best routines of the night!

KHERINGTON and TWITCH
KRUMP choreographed by Lil' C - VIDEO CLIP
2 BUCK 4 TV by Tha J-Squad

Twitch totally killed it! He started the routine off with a bang. I was also impressed by Kherington, she kept up with him for the most part. While I'm not very fond of this style of dance, I rather enjoyed this particular piece of choreography from Lil' C. It was hard hitting and interesting to watch.

KATEE and JOSHUA
VIENNESE WALTZ choreographed by Jean-Marc Genereux - VIDEO CLIP
IRIS by The Goo Goo Dolls - SONG FILE

Beautiful song, wonderful waltz! They maintained the flow of the dance effortlessly, performing the lifts and turns so gracefully. The move at the end where Katee "snakes" through Joshua's leg was fantastic!

CHELSIE and MARK
BROADWAY choreographed by Tyce Diorio - VIDEO CLIP
I'M A WOMAN from Smokey Joe's Cafe (Original Cast) - iTunes URL

Chelsie is, indeed, a firecracker! She totally embodied the sassy character of the dance. Mark was pretty much a footnote, but he danced well nonetheless. These two really play off of each other well and are able to consistently deliver outstanding performances!

COMFORT and THAYNE
CONTEMPORARY choreographed by Mandy Moore - VIDEO CLIP
A DIFFERENT CORNER by George Michael - iTunes URL

The performance was underwhelming, like they were just going through the motions. Comfort and Thayne had a pair of disappointing performances tonight. No doubt they'll be in the bottom 3.

JESSICA and WILL
QUICKSTEP choreographed by Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin - VIDEO CLIP
BANDSTAND BOOGIE by Barry Manilow - iTunes URL

Wowsie! The opening was phenom... Will did, like, 5 back handsprings and topped it off with a back flip!! I know nothing about technique, but this routine was fun and fancy free and made me want to get up and boogie. The ending was too cute!

COURTNEY and GEV
JAZZ by Mandy Moore - VIDEO CLIP
STANDING THERE by The Creatures - iTunes URL

Great choreography, loooved the concept! They were playful and dynamic. I was thoroughly entertained. Having come off of two strong performances tonight, I completely agree with Mia in that Courtney and Gev are definitely one of the top couples.

TWITCH and KHERINGTON
SMOOTH TANGO choreographed by Jean-Marc Genereux - VIDEO CLIP
ASSASSIN'S TANGO from Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Soundtrack) - iTunes URL

Overall, their performance lacked any real intensity or drama. I wasn't feeling the chemistry. Apart from a couple of truly fantastic lifts near the end, I was not impressed by the routine.

KATEE and JOSHUA
BOLLYWOOD choreographed by Nakul and Marla - VIDEO CLIP
DHOOM TAANA from Om Shanti Om (Sountrack) - iTunes URL

What a spectacular way to end the show! I loooved every bit of the choreography. Katee and Joshua managed to perform the physically demanding routine with high energy while completely in sync. It was a joy to watch!!

**MY TOP 3 COUPLES** Courtney and Gev, Katee and Joshua, Chelsie and Mark

**MY BOTTOM 3 COUPLES** Jessica and Will, Kherington and Twitch, Comfort and Thayne