SYTYCD Season 5 Last Performance Show

Tonight's show took place in the Kodak Theater in Hollywood! It was very weird not to see the SYTYCD theater but the Kodak is massive and really did give the show a different feel.


From left to right: Kayla, Brandon, Jeanine and Evan.

The first dance of the night was a routine choreographed by Wade and Amanda Robson and performed by the Top 4! The idea was that the boys were football jocks and the girls were cheerleaders. It was a very entertaining, fun and cute routine but it was so far from what I normally see from Wade that I was disappointed. I'm used to Wade doing something different and this was so...Americanized.


The first couple of the night was Jeanine and Evan. They performed a Jazz routine choreographed by Sonya Tayeh; the idea of the routine was a guy who's trying to keep his girl but she's over him. I thought that it was kind of dull for a finale performance and Jeanine did better than Evan. Jeanine continues to impress me but Evan always falls flat.


Brandon performed the first solo of the night, and it was really quite amazing. He's so athletic, it's insane! He's definitely one of the best of the Top 4!


The second couple of the night was Kayla and Brandon. They performed a Broadway routine choreographed by Tyce Diorio. I loved the outfits here and the Rocky Horror Picture Show vibe. There was a lot of great moves, and it was a very strong routine!



Jeanine performed the 2nd solo of the night. Oh wow! The pirouettes were amazing; I loved tango vibe with the music and the rose. She's really grown during this season and I'm so impressed with her!


The Top 2 boys performed a pop jazz routine choreographed by Laurieann Gibson. I thought this routine was rather weak for a Top 2 Boys finale performance. I've seen such impressive skill from past years that this routine disappointed me. I was hoping for something more masculine, more athletic. Even though, Brandon was clearly outshining Evan. Evan can't do nasty, and Brandon really pulled it off.


The Top 2 girls performed a contemporary routine choreographed by Mia Michaels. This routine was representative of the journey they’ve been through in the competition and having to shred all these layers. Wow. I love Mia Michaels. Her routines are really very interesting and different. Both Jeanine and Kayla were amazing, and the costumes were fantastic. Now THIS is a Top 2 girls routine!


Evan performed the 3rd solo of the night. It was a variation on his audition piece, which Adam Shankman said was sort of risky. He's great in his own style, but he needs some new moves. Nigel doesn’t think he’s grown enough this season, and I have to agree. Even in other styles, he continues to look Broadway-ish.


The 3rd couple of the night was Kayla and Evan. They performed the jive choreographed by Tony and Melanie. This jive had a very country feel, and if you know me, then you know I'm not a big fan of country. Although I was put off by the song and the boots, the routine had very good lifts and the ending was sweet!


Kayla performed the final solo of the night. Her solo was a little bit dull. I've seen her do all of this before, and I have yet to see her try for a different style. She's lacking personality in her solos and that's really making me wonder about her.


The 4th and final couple of the night was Jeanine and Brandon. They performed a Paso Doble choreographed by Louis Van Amstel. Oh WOW, this was BY FAR the best Paso Doble of the season! The song wasn't my favourite, but the choreography was great and the ending was fantastic! Jeanine and Brandon really pulled off this sexy, sultry, angry vibe that the Paso Doble demands. This routine got them a standing ovation from the judges. This was a really great way to end the show!


Overall, this final performance show was a little disappointing. I've seen better routines for the Top 4 and the Top 2 boys and some of the couples routines were not really 'finale' material. After tonight, I'm really certain that I want Jeanine or Brandon to take the title of 'America's Favourite Dancer'. Good luck to all of them, and I can't wait to see the Finale tonight! :D