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So You Think You Can Dance ''So You Think You Can Dance'' is a franchise of reality television shows in which contestants compete in dance. The first series of the franchise, created by '' Idols'' producers Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe, premiered in July 2005 and has ...
'', a televised American dance competition, began broadcast of its tenth season on May 14, 2013. It airs on the FOX Television Network and was hosted by
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and featured returning permanent judges
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, who also serves as one of the show's executive producers, and Mary Murphy. The show featured many of the format changes instituted in the previous season, including notably a single episode per week/voting round (seasons two through eight featured two episodes per week). It was also the first season in the show's history that a tap contestant not only made it past the third week of competition, but made the finale. It is also the first season to last longer than nine weeks. Lythgoe announced in the finale that the show has been renewed for the eleventh season.


Auditions

Open auditions for season 10 were held in the following locations:


Las Vegas Week

The Las Vegas callbacks were held at the
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. Contestants had to learn and perform various styles of choreography with cuts being made after every round. By the end of the week, only 33 dancers remained to be selected for the Top 20. * Only participated on the judge's panel on the round they choreographed. ** Brought in as special guest judges.


Finals


Top 20 Contestants

Contestants' dance styles and hometowns are based on those listed on the official website.


Female Contestants


Male Contestants


Elimination chart

* Due to Tucker Knox being injured on August 6, he was automatically placed in the Bottom 4 for the next show.


Performances


Meet the Top 20 (June 18, 2013)

* Judges:
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, Mary Murphy,
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* Performances: *Emilio Dosal, a hip-hop contestant, was originally selected in the Top 20. Shortly after, he sustained an injury forcing him to withdraw from the competition. Aaron Turner, number 11 in the list of male contestant, took his place in the Top 20 contestants.


Week 1 (June 25, 2013)

*Group dance: " Puttin' on the Ritz"—
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* Performances:


Week 2 (July 2, 2013)

*Group dance: "The Heroic Weather Conditions of the Universe Part 1 – A Veiled Mist" from ''
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) *Judges:
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, Mary Murphy,
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*Solos: * Performances: Due to the format change, the contestants who were already eliminated will still be dancing providing their partner is still in the competition.


Week 3 (July 9, 2013)

*Group dance: "Pretty Face" (Nathan Lanier remix)—
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, Mary Murphy,
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injury, Jade Zuberi withdrew from the competition. Marko Germar (who was not a contestant on the show) danced in his place with Zuberi's pair Malece Miller.


Week 4 (July 23, 2013)

*Group dance: "New World"—
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, Mary Murphy,
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*Solos:


Week 5 (July 30, 2013)

*Group dance: "Dimman Kryper Sakta In"—District 78 (
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, Mary Murphy,
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*Solos: * Curtis Holland injured his shoulder during rehearsal and couldn't perform on the show. Leonardo Barrionuevo (who was a choreographer on the show) danced in his place with Holland's pair Hayley Erbert.


Week 6 (August 6, 2013)

*Group dance: "Pandeyjee Seeti" from ''
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*Solos: * Due to a knee infection, Tucker Knox was unable to perform. Alex Wong (Season 7 contestant) danced in his place with Knox's pair Jenna Johnson.


Week 7 (August 13, 2013)

*Group dance: "The Gravel Road" from '' The Village'' (
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Week 8 (August 20, 2013)

*Group dance: "Move to the Ocean" (Baauer remix)—Brick & Mortar (
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*Solos: *This week, each routine is choreographed by the all-star who's paired with the contestant.


Week 9 (August 27, 2013)

*Group dance: "Hlohonolofatsa"—
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*Solos:


Week 10 (September 3, 2013)

*Judges:
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*Solos:


Week 11 (Finale) (September 10, 2013)

*Judges:
Nigel Lythgoe Nigel Lythgoe OBE (; born 9 July 1949) is an English television and film director and producer, television dance competition judge, former dancer in the Young Generation and choreographer. He was the producer of the shows ''Pop Idol'' and ''Ame ...
, Mary Murphy,
Paula Abdul Paula Julie Abdul (born June 19, 1962) is an American singer, dancer, choreographer, actress, and television personality. She began her career as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 18 and later became the head choreographe ...
,
Adam Shankman Adam Michael Shankman (born November 27, 1964) is an American film director, producer, writer, dancer, author, actor, and choreographer. He was a permanent judge on seasons 6–7 of the television program ''So You Think You Can Dance (American TV ...
, Stephen "twitch" Boss *Group dances & guest performers:


=Judges & grand-finalists' picks

=


All-Stars Dance Pool

: This contestant was eliminated this week. : This contestant was in the bottom 4 this week. : These two contestants won the competition.


Ratings


U.S. Nielsen ratings


See also

*
List of So You Think You Can Dance finalists This is a list of contestants who have appeared on the American television program ''So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series), So You Think You Can Dance'' and progressed to the live performance show stage of the competition. Contestants ...


References


External links


Official "So You Think You Can Dance" Website
{{So You Think You Can Dance (American TV series) 2013 American television seasons
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