Now its time to get back to feeling inferior while watching talented children do incredible things.
Thats right,So You Think you could Dance: The Next Generationis back.
Still reeling from the loss of Jordan before the break?
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Instead of reliving that national nightmare, lets move forward.
Thats a lot of dancing.
What are our guesses?
Figure it out, Cat.
America is counting on you.
Fik-Shun calls his contestant the King of Swag, and really, when has Fik-Shun ever been wrong?
The routine is smooth, cool, and as Nigel points out, Kidas personality really shines through.
Jason explains that hip-hop is all about a vibe now, which, sure?
If that means Kida did a great job, Im totally on board with that assessment.
The routine begins and were all just puddles on the floor.
As the music speeds up, the lines the ladies find and the power they demonstrate is just untouchable.
Nigels only critique is for Tate to work on pulling out more of her emotions.
If that happens, I fear for Americas tear ducts.
Mark Ballas is in the building, you guys.
Hes glorious and hes been missed whileDancing With the Starshas been on hiatus.
The Ballas puts together a no-frills jive meant to show off Ruby and Pauls personalities.
Its a marathon of a dance, and by the end, Ruby seems a little winded.
That over-the-head-under-the-legs lift isnt as clean as it could be.
Nevertheless, the judges enjoy it and applaud Rubys magnetic personality.
Paula asks Ruby if she ever gets sad, which seems pretty intense for a childrens dance competition.
Leave it to Paula to ask the hard questions.
Im also convinced these two kids need to be the last two standing.
Theyre great partners and both have shown the ability to take on any genre.
Also, Tates legs.
Nigel is impressed with how well Kida performed outside of his comfort zone.
Just when you think Kida cant get any more endearing, he tells us he knows sign language.
Can we give Kida all the awards?
Nigels very sassy tonight.
Shell do so with an epic tap number to We Will Rock You.
But before you think Emmas getting it easy, it wont just be all boom-boom-clap.
Nick Young choreographs an intricate routine, full of rhythms over the songs iconic beat.
Or it could be about a man named Mr. Bojangles who is super into headwear.
Either interpretation is valid.
Once again, the judges all praise J.T.
and Robert for their magical partnership.
You were warned about Nigels sass levels.
Im new to this term, but I assume calling myself banji means I am most definitelynotbanji.
You know who is very banji, though?
The hip-hop gals put on another fun, high-energy routine, complete with the use of baseball bats.
As Maddie points out, its tough working with props, but Tahani and Comfort do so with ease.
Jason thinks Tahani came out swinging tonight.
Derulos got jokes, people.
And now I think Ive hit my quota for using the word banji tonight.
Wait, one more thing: banji.
If that isnt enticing enough, she also reveals the kids will be choreographing their own routines.
Its been said before and itll be said again: These eliminations are rough stuff.
