So You Think You Can Dance (season 6) finalists
This article includes the top 20 finalists for So You Think You Can Dance (season 6) in alphabetical order of last names.
Phillip Attmore
Phillip is a tap dancer from Pasadena, California. His partner was Channing Cooke. Phillip was eliminated the second week of competition along with fellow tap dancer Bianca Revels.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Bianca Revels |
Tap |
"Take the "A" Train"—Ella Fitzgerald |
Derick K. Grant |
— |
Channing Cooke |
Jive |
"Rockin' Robin"—The Jackson 5 |
Jason Gilkisen |
Safe |
|
2 |
Samba |
"Maracatu Funk"—The Samba Squad |
Tony Meredith |
Eliminated |
Channing Cooke
Channing is a contemporary dancer from Haverhill, Massachusetts. Her partner was Phillip Attmore who was eliminated the second week of competition and has since been paired up with Victor Smalley. Some may know her as Ivan Koumaeov's (season 2) former assistant. She was eliminated week 4 along with Kevin Hunte.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Ariana DeBose |
Contemporary |
"Crying"—k.d. lang |
Tyce Diorio |
— |
Phillip Attmore |
Jive |
"Rockin' Robin"—The Jackson 5 |
Jason Gilkison he was routed as the best american tap dancer and was choseing the most [...] appeal |
Safe |
|
2 |
Samba |
"Maracatu Funk"—The Samba Squad |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
3 |
Victor Smalley |
Contemporary |
"Be Be Your Love" (Live at KRCW)"—Rachael Yamagata |
Stacey Tookey |
Safe |
4 |
Jazz |
"Blackbird"—Bobby McFerrin |
Tyce Diorio |
Eliminated |
Ariana DeBose
Ariana is a contemporary dancer from New Bern, North Carolina. Her partner was Peter Sabasino. She was eliminated in week one along with Brandon Dumlao.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Channing Cooke |
Contemporary |
"Crying"—k.d. lang |
Tyce Diorio |
— |
Peter Sabasino |
Hip-Hop |
"Black and Gold"—Sam Sparro |
Tabitha and |
Eliminated |
Ashleigh Di Lello
Ashleigh is a ballroom dancer from Orem, Utah. She is married to top 20 finalist, Ryan Di Lello. Her partner is contemporary dancer Jakob Karr. She and Jakob received 56% of the total votes on week 3. She stated that she and fellow top 20 contestant, Karen, were a part of the first season to have two ballroom girls dance together in a ballroom number.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Karen Hauer |
Samba |
"Everything I Can't Have"—Robin Thicke |
Jason Gilkison |
— |
Jakob Karr |
Broadway |
"Hit Me with a Hot Note (and Watch Me Bounce)" from Sophisticated Ladies |
Tyce Diorio |
Safe |
|
2 |
Viennese Waltz |
"At Last"—Etta James |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
3 |
Jazz |
"Relax"—Frankie Goes to Hollywood |
Mandy Moore |
Safe |
|
4 |
Hip-Hop |
"Whatcha Say"—Jason Derülo |
Tabitha and |
Safe |
|
5 |
Lyrical Jazz |
"Time Flies"—Lykke Li |
Sonya Tayeh |
Safe |
|
Cha-Cha |
"Cha Cha Heels (Ralphi Rosario Radio Edit)"—Rosabel feat. Jeanie Tracy |
Jean-Marc and |
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6 |
Jonathan "Legacy" Perez |
Contemporary |
"Poison"—The Prodigy |
Garry Stewart |
Safe |
Hip-Hop |
"Slow Down"—Bobby Valentino |
Dave Scott |
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7 |
Russell Ferguson |
Hip-Hop |
"Too Much Booty 2" (Bobby J Remix)—Soundmaster T |
Shane Sparks |
Safe |
Bollywood |
"Spirit of Rangeela" from Rangeela |
Nakul Dev Mahajan |
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8 |
Lyrical Jazz |
"Angel Standing By"—Jewel |
Sonya Tayeh |
Fifth Place |
|
Jakob Karr |
Foxtrot |
"Let the Good Times Roll"—Chuck Brown & Eva Cassidy |
Jean-Marc Généreux |
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Ryan Di Lello |
Contemporary |
"I'm There Too"—Michelle Featherstone |
Travis Wall |
Ryan Di Lello
Ryan is a ballroom dancer from Orem, Utah. He is married to fellow top 20 finalist, Ashleigh Di Lello. His partner is Ellenore Scott. He was praised by judge Mary Murphy as one of the most gifted ballroom dancers to ever appear on the show.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Karen Hauer |
Samba |
"Everything I Can't Have"—Robin Thicke |
Jason Gilkison |
Safe |
Ellenore Scott |
Contemporary Jazz |
"Arcadia"—Apparat |
Sonya Tayeh |
Safe |
|
2 |
Argentine Tango |
"Violentango"—Astor Piazolla |
Miriam Larici |
Safe |
|
3 |
Hip-Hop |
"Lost Boiz Anthem"—J-Squad |
Lil' C |
Bottom 3 |
|
4 |
Contemporary |
"Your Ex-Lover Is Dead"—Stars |
Travis Wall |
Safe |
|
5 |
Lindy Hop |
"I've Got to Be a Rug Cutter"—The Boilermaker Jazz Band |
Carla Heiney |
Bottom 3 |
|
Broadway |
"Razzle Dazzle" from Chicago |
Tyce Diorio |
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6 |
Noelle Marsh |
Hip-Hop |
"Give It to Me Right"—Melanie Fiona |
Tabitha and |
Bottom 4 |
Smooth Waltz |
"Jeux d'Eau"—Cirque du Soleil |
JT Thomas |
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7 |
Kathryn McCormick |
Disco |
"Last Dance" (Samantha Ronson remix)—Donna Summer |
Doriana Sanchez |
Bottom 4 |
Cha-Cha |
"Put Your Hands On Me"—Joss Stone |
Jason Gilkison |
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8 |
Samba |
"Magalenha"—Sergio Mendes |
Jason Gilkison |
Sixth place |
|
Ellenore Scott |
Jazz |
"Kontact Me"—Boyz Noise |
Garry Stewart |
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Ashleigh Di Lello |
Contemporary |
"I'm There Too"—Michelle Featherstone |
Travis Wall |
Brandon Dumlao
Brandon is a hip-hop dancer from Concord, California. He was originally not a top 20 finalist however; upon the withdrawal of original top 20 contemporary dancer Billy Bell, he was recalled to be a part of the show. He was eliminated the first week. SYTYCD rules state that once a contestant is announced as a Top 20 finalist they cannot audition/compete in future seasons but after discussions with Producers and FOX Television, it was announced on November 3 that Brandon will be allowed to audition again next season due to his very brief time in the Top 20.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pauline Mata |
Smooth Waltz |
"You Light Up My Life"—Whitney Houston |
Jason Gilkison |
Eliminated |
Mollee Gray
Mollee is a jazz dancer from Upland, California. Her partner was Nathan Trasoras. She was a principal dancer for High School Musical 1, 2 and 3 and also danced in the MTV movie "The American Mall". She's been dancing for 13 years. Her main training was at The Dance Club in Orem, Utah. She graduated High School in 2009. She's 18 years old. She was eliminated on week 7 along with Jonathan "Legacy" Perez.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pauline Mata |
Jazz |
"On a Cloud"—Platinum Pied Pipers |
Sonya Tayeh |
— |
Nathan Trasoras |
Disco |
"Turn the Beat Around (Pablo's 12" Remix)"—Gloria Estefan |
Doriana Sánchez |
Safe |
|
2 |
Bollywood |
"Azeem O Shaan Shahenshah" from Jodhaa Akbar |
Nakul Dev Mahajan |
Safe |
|
3 |
Salsa |
"Quimbara"—Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco |
Gustavo Vargas |
Safe |
|
4 |
Pop-Jazz |
"Bad Romance"—Lady GaGa |
Laurie Ann Gibson |
Bottom 3 |
|
5 |
Hip-Hop |
"Ring-a-Ling"—Black Eyed Peas |
Jamal Sims |
Bottom 3 |
|
Can-Can |
"Cancan Suite" —Offenbach/Ponchielli |
Tyce DiOrio |
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6 |
Russell Ferguson |
Lyrical Jazz |
"It Must Have Been Love"—Roxette |
Mandy Moore |
Safe |
Jive |
"Land of 1000 Dances"—Jimmy Barnes |
Anya Garnis |
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7 |
Jakob Karr |
Viennese Waltz |
"Ordinary Day"—Vanessa Carlton |
Jason Gilkison |
Eliminated |
Broadway |
"Easy Street" (Samantha Ronson remix) from Annie |
Joey Dowling |
Karen Hauer
Karen is a ballroom dancer from Valencia, Venezuela. She originally auditioned with her husband but he was eliminated during Vegas week. Her partner was Kevin Hunte. After Hunte's elimination in week 4, she was partnered with contemporary dancer, Victor Smalley. She was then eliminated in week 5 with Victor.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Ashleigh Di Lello |
Samba |
"Everything I Can't Have"—Robin Thicke |
Jason Gilkison |
— |
Kevin Hunte |
Cha-Cha |
"Push It" from Glee |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
2 |
Hip-Hop |
"Ice Cream Paint Job"—Dorrough |
Tabitha and |
Safe |
|
3 |
Hustle |
"Come To Me"—France Joli |
Maria Torres |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Mambo) |
"Celia y Tito"—Celia Cruz and Tito Puente |
— |
Safe |
|
4 |
Kevin Hunte |
Broadway |
"If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity |
Spencer Liff |
Bottom 3 |
— |
Solo (Samba) |
"Break on Through (To the Other Side)"—The Doors |
— |
Safe |
|
5 |
Victor Smalley |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Kevin Hunte
Kevin is a hip-hop dancer from Brooklyn, New York. His partner was Karen Hauer. He was eliminated week 4 along with Channing Cooke.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Russell Ferguson |
Hip-Hop |
"Beggin' (District 78 Mix)"—Madcon |
Tabitha and |
— |
Karen Hauer |
Cha-Cha |
"Push It" from Glee (TV series) |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
2 |
Hip-Hop |
"Ice Cream Paint Job"—Dorrough |
Tabitha and |
Safe |
|
3 |
Hustle |
"Come To Me"—France Joli |
Maria Torres |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Hip-Hop) |
"It Was All In Your Mind"—Wade Robson |
— |
Safe |
|
4 |
Karen Hauer |
Broadway |
"If My Friends Could See Me Now" from Sweet Charity |
Spencer Liff |
Bottom 3 |
— |
Solo (Hip-Hop) |
"Freeze"—T-Pain feat. Chris Brown |
— |
Eliminated |
Jakob Karr
Jakob is a contemporary dancer from Windermere, Florida (just outside of Orlando, FL). His partner is Latin Ballroom dancer Ashleigh Di Lello. He is also good friends with season 5 winner, Jeanine Mason. He has been exalted by the judges as one of the most technically gifted dancers to ever appear on the show. He and Ashleigh received 56% of the total votes on week 3.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Channing Cooke |
Contemporary |
"Crying"—k.d. lang |
Tyce Diorio |
— |
Ashleigh Di Lello |
Broadway |
"Hit Me with a Hot Note (and Watch Me Bounce)" from Sophisticated Ladies |
Tyce Diorio |
Safe |
|
2 |
Viennese Waltz |
"At Last"—Etta James |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
3 |
Jazz |
"Relax"—Frankie Goes to Hollywood |
Mandy Moore |
Safe |
|
4 |
Hip-Hop |
"Whatcha Say"—Jason Derülo |
Tabitha and |
Safe |
|
5 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Noelle Marsh
Noelle, a southern belle, is a contemporary dancer from Sanford, North Carolina. Her partner was Russell Ferguson. She sustained an injury during week one, and could not perform. She was automatically safe that week. She was eliminated on week 6 along with Nathan Trasoras
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Billy Bell |
Contemporary |
"Viva La Vida"—Coldplay |
Mandy Moore |
— |
2 |
Russell Ferguson |
Hip-Hop |
"Move Shake Drop (Remix)"—DJ Laz, Flo Rida & Casley |
Jamal Sims |
Bottom 4 |
— |
Solo (Contemporary) |
"For a Reason"—Zhané |
— |
Safe |
|
3 |
Russell Ferguson |
African Jazz |
"Frog Dance"—Mickey Hart and Planet Drum |
Sean Cheesman |
Safe |
4 |
Foxtrot |
"Baby (You've Got What It Takes)"—Michael Bublé and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings |
Edward Simon |
Safe |
|
5 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Pauline Mata
Pauline is a jazz dancer from West Covina, California. Her first partner was originally Billy Bell, but upon his medical withdrawal, he was replaced by Brandon Dumlao. Upon Dumlao's elimination, she was partnered with Peter Sabasino. In week 3, they both got eliminated.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Mollee Gray |
Jazz |
"On a Cloud"—Platinum Pied Pipers |
Sonya Tayeh |
— |
Brandon Dumlao |
Smooth Waltz |
"You Light Up My Life"—Whitney Houston |
Jason Gilkison |
Bottom 4 |
|
— |
Solo (Jazz) |
"Magaleñha"—Sérgio Mendes |
— |
Safe |
|
2 |
Peter Sabasino |
Jazz |
"Little Green Bag"—George Baker Selection |
Wade Robson |
Safe |
3 |
Quickstep |
"Hey Baby! (Shake Those Hula Hips)"—Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack |
JT Thomas |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Jazz) |
"Took the Night"—Chelley |
— |
Eliminated |
Kathryn McCormick
Kathryn is a contemporary dancer from Augusta, Georgia. Her partner is Jonathan "Legacy" Perez. She placed third in the entire season, and received the most votes for the females in the finale.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Billy Bell |
Contemporary |
"Viva La Vida"—Coldplay |
Mandy Moore |
— |
Jonathan "Legacy" Perez |
Hip-Hop |
"On & On"—Missy Elliott |
Dave Scott |
Safe |
|
2 |
Contemporary |
"2 Steps Away"—Patti LaBelle |
Stacey Tookey |
Safe |
|
3 |
Broadway |
"I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)"— [Swingin' Fireballs] |
Andy Blankenbuehler |
Safe |
|
4 |
Paso Doble |
"Pursuit" from Cirque du Soleil |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
5 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Jonathan "Legacy" Perez
Full name is Jonathan Lee Perez. Legacy is a 28 year old b-boy (breakdancer) from Miami, Florida. He began dancing at the age of 15 after being influenced by dancers at a local skate park. His partner is Kathryn McCormick. He was eliminated in Week 7 along with Mollee Gray.
Week |
Partner(s)ellenora scott |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Russell Ferguson |
Hip-Hop |
"Beggin' (District 78 Mix)"—Madcon |
Tabitha and |
— |
Kathryn McCormick |
Hip-Hop |
"On & On"—Missy Elliott |
Dave Scott |
Safe |
|
2 |
Contemporary |
"2 Steps Away"—Patti LaBelle |
Stacey Tookey |
Safe |
|
3 |
Broadway |
"I Wan'na Be Like You (The Monkey Song)"— Swingin´ Fireballs 1 |
Andy Blankenbuehler |
Safe |
|
4 |
Paso Doble |
"Pursuit" from Cirque du Soleil |
Tony Meredith |
Safe |
|
5 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Bianca Revels
Bianca is a tap dancer from Detroit, Michigan. She auditioned for seasons 4 and 5, but did not make the show. Her partner is Victor Smalley. She was eliminated in Week 2 along with fellow tapper Phillip Attmore.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Phillip Attmore |
Tap |
"Take the "A" Train"—Ella Fitzgerald |
Derick K. Grant |
— |
Victor Smalley |
Contemporary |
"Wasted Time"—Me'shell Ndegeocello |
Travis Wall |
Safe |
|
2 |
Broadway |
"Maybe God is Tryin' to Tell You Something" from ''The Color Purple |
Tyce Diorio |
Bottom 4 |
|
— |
Solo (Tap) |
"Tootsee Roll"—69 Boyz |
— |
Eliminated |
Peter Sabasino
Peter is a tap dancer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His first partner was Ariana DeBose, however upon DeBose's elimination, he was partnered with Pauline Mata. On week 3 both got eliminated.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Phillip Attmore |
Tap |
"Take the "A" Train"—Ella Fitzgerald |
Derick K. Grant |
— |
Ariana DeBose |
Hip-Hop |
"Black and Gold"—Sam Sparro |
Tabitha and |
Safe |
|
2 |
Pauline Mata |
Jazz |
"Little Green Bag"—George Baker Selection |
Wade Robson |
Safe |
3 |
Quickstep |
"Hey Baby! (Shake Those Hula Hips)"—Big Kahuna & The Copa Cat Pack |
JT Thomas |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Tap) |
No Music |
— |
Eliminated |
Ellenore Scott
Ellenore is a jazz dancer from Santa Cruz, California. Her partner is Ryan Di Lello.
Week |
Partner(s)Jonathan "legacy" Perez |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Mollee Gray |
Jazz |
"On a Cloud"—Platinum Pied Pipers |
Sonya Tayeh |
— |
Ryan Di Lello |
Contemporary Jazz |
"Arcadia"—Apparat |
Sonya Tayeh |
Safe |
|
2 |
Argentine Tango |
"Violentango"—Astor Piazolla |
Miriam Larici |
Safe |
|
3 |
Hip-Hop |
"Lost Boiz Anthem"—J-Squad |
Lil' C |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Jazz) |
"Elanor"—Alexa Woodward |
— |
Safe |
|
4 |
Ryan Di Lello |
Contemporary |
"Your Ex-Lover Is Dead"—Stars |
Travis Wall |
Safe |
5 |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Victor Smalley
Victor is a contemporary dancer from Miami, Florida. He was first partnered with Bianca Revels but upon her elimination in week 2, he became partnered with Channing Cooke. But due to Channing's elimination in week 4, he was partnered with Latin ballroom dancer, Karen Hauer. He then was eliminated in week 5 with Karen.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Billy Bell |
Contemporary |
"Viva La Vida"—Coldplay |
Mandy Moore |
— |
Bianca Revels |
Contemporary |
"Wasted Time"—Me'shell Ndegeocello |
Travis Wall |
Safe |
|
2 |
Broadway |
"Maybe God is Tryin' to Tell You Something" from The Color Purple |
Tyce Diorio |
Bottom 4 |
|
— |
Solo (Contemporary) |
"Narvas" from The Matrix Revolutions |
— |
Safe |
|
3 |
Channing Cooke |
Contemporary |
"Be Be Your Love" (Live at KRCW)—Rachael Yamagata |
Stacey Tookey |
Safe |
4 |
Jazz |
"Blackbird"—Bobby McFerrin |
Tyce Diorio |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Contemporary) |
"Baby's Romance"—Chris Garneau |
— |
Safe |
|
5 |
Karen Hauer |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
TBA |
Nathan Trasoras
Nathan is a contemporary dancer from Downey, California. He auditioned during Season 5 of the show and had an impressive audition, but since he was only 17 at the time, he did not go through to Season 5's Vegas Week. He is half-Filipino, a quarter Spanish and a quarter Irish. His partner was jazz dancer Mollee Gray. He was eliminated on week 6 along with Noelle Marsh.
Week |
Partner(s) |
Thing/style |
Music |
Choreographer(s) |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Channing Cooke |
Contemporary |
"Crying"—k.d. lang |
Tyce Diorio |
— |
Mollee Gray |
Disco |
"Turn the Beat Around (Pablo's 12" Mix)"—Gloria Estefan |
Doriana Sánchez |
Safe |
|
2 |
Bollywood |
"Azeem O Shaan Shahenshah" from Jodhaa Akbar |
Nakul Dev Mahajan |
Safe |
|
3 |
Salsa |
"Quimbara"—Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco |
Gustavo Vargas |
Safe |
|
4 |
Pop-Jazz |
"Bad Romance"—Lady GaGa |
Laurie Ann Gibson |
Bottom 3 |
|
— |
Solo (Contemporary) |
"So Insane"—Discovery |
— |
Safe |
|
5 |
Mollee Gray |
Hip-Hop |
"Ring-a-Ling"—Black Eyed Peas |
Jamal Sims |
Bottom 3 |
Can-Can |
"Cancan Suite" —Offenbach/Ponchielli |
Tyce DiOrio |
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