So You Think You Can Dance

**Perdita** · 14-09-2009, 17:43

Nigel Lythgoe's talent show So You Think You Can Dance has been brought to the UK and will air on the BBC in 2010.

The former Popstars judge will be joined by Strictly Come Dancing's Arlene Phillips on the panel of industry experts who will be trying to find Britain's Favourite Dancer.

So You Think You Can Dance, which has had five series on Fox in the US, is produced by Simon Fuller's 19 Entertainment.

"I began my career as a dancer on the BBC in the '60s. Now, I'm back as a judge of dancers - I believe I've made a full circle back to television's home of dance here at the BBC," said Lythgoe.

"I couldn't have imagined that dance would become a global phenomenon that would ultimately be responsible for this, my very special homecoming. It's good to be home."

The winner will take home a cash prize and a to-be-confirmed, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Auditions for the show will take place across the UK during October. Professional and amateur dancers can compete and will be taught different dance styles such as hip-hop, jazz, lyrical and contemporary each week. The judges and viewers will have the power to vote for their favourite dancer in each episode.

Controller of BBC One Jay Hunt added: "I am thrilled that the channel that brings audiences Strictly Come Dancing will now also host the ultimate nationwide competition to find the UK's favourite dancer. It's an exciting addition to the Saturday night lineup."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a1773...mes-to-uk.html

**DaVeyWaVey** · 15-09-2009, 18:19

Could this be as big as Strictly Come Dancing?

It does sound really good - will it have a similar format to X Factor I wonder, where there are auditions, boot camp stages, then live shows week by week? Interesting times ahead.

**Bryan** · 15-09-2009, 18:25

talent show overdose?

the only appeal to strictly come dancing (to me) is to see the celebrities dancing and to follow on their journeys. to follow strangers dancing would be a boring concept in my opinion.

**DaVeyWaVey** · 15-09-2009, 18:27

Wouldn't it be more like street dancing on this show though? or the dances we see on BGT..

**Siobhan** · 16-09-2009, 10:18

Originally Posted by DaVeyWaVey

Wouldn't it be more like street dancing on this show though? or the dances we see on BGT..

It was on living before with Cat Deely.. it is all kinds of dancing... street, samba, salsa.. they are given an theme and have to do a twist on it.. and I am not sure but I think they swap partners every week too to make it more interesting... I have seen bits and piece of this

**Perdita** · 16-09-2009, 10:22

What did you think of it?

**Siobhan** · 16-09-2009, 10:27

Originally Posted by Perdita

What did you think of it?

I like dancing so I found this good.. it wasn't just ballroom like on SCD.. there was a wide variety and lots of backstage stuff with the couples.. Some of the dances were amazing...

They have auditions and live shows too.. It is like X factor for Dance

**moonstorm** · 16-09-2009, 15:13

Himmmm, sounds good and definately worth a watch.

**Chloe O'brien** · 20-09-2009, 01:43

I have been thinking of Abbie and Kirsty when I have seen this advert. would you girls like to audition for this show.

**LostVoodoo** · 20-09-2009, 17:38

this sounds like a show that the BBC has tried twice before. Strictly Dance Fever anyone? Dance X?

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