So You Think You Can Dance Australia

Final 18 Performances (2x9)

Uitzenddatum: Feb 23, 2009

After the shock departure of Jesse & Max, our Top 18 were painfully aware they could be just one bad performance from elimination – and it showed. Some stepped up while others faltered but the judges were divided on who had advanced and who had faded. The Bottom 3 is bound to be tight. If you want to save your favourites, you’ll need to vote! Judges agree to disagree Everyone loved Gianne & BJ’s Contemporary routine, and Ben seemed the unanimous choice for “best male partner” but after that opinions were as diverse as the genres danced. Loredo & Chanelle’s salsa wowed everyone – except Jason Coleman. Three judges felt Talia had dipped but Bonnie disagreed. Jason C thought Damien excelled while Amy disappointed but Jason G thought the opposite. If the experts can’t agree, how will Australia decide who deserves to make it through to our Top 16 #1 Kat & Danny – “The most difficult job"” While they pulled off some more spectacular lifts, Kat & Danny were unable to reach quite the same heights this week with an Aleeta Blackburn-choreographed Jazz/Disco routine. Guest judge Jason Gilkison felt they had “the most difficult job” this week but he’d “enjoyed every second of it”. Bonnie thought it was “absolutely great” but sensed Danny hadn’t been completely happy and encouraged him to “work with your partner”. Matt thought they had great energy and looked “very comfy” together – an observation reflected in Danny’s blog this week. Jason C thought it was “really good stuff” but could see them preparing for their lifts “from the looks on your faces”. #2 Gianne & BJ – “Like dancing through fields of flowers” A few misplaced tassels aside, Gianne & BJ performed strongly last week and followed it up with a Debbie Ellis contemporary piece that seemed to win dance of the night award from both judges and the studio audience. Featuring a hat that could easily have caused concerns, the routine transpo