Once again, I'm continuing the time-honored tradition of giving the Top 20 contestants nicknames because I probably will forget their real names later on, it's fun, and just because. I will say I'm a teense bummed because I can't remember if I ever saw a good chunk of these people during the auditions but I'll give it my best shot:
THE GIRLS
Bridget Whitman (Contemporary)- Liberty Lunch
Bridget is one of the many sob stories we've heard this season. Her dad was killed in a car accident when she was 12 and she remembers the Hallmark card message he told her years ago on how to succeed. Bridget also probably cries at the drop of a hat. Literally. For her audition, she performed to a cover of "Que Sera Sera" by Jennifer Terran which made it beautifully painful (emotionally) to watch. If she performed to the song I named her after, I will probably sob uncontrollably.
Brooklyn Fullmer (Latin Ballroom)- Ivory
She auditioned with her dance partner, who also made it in. They're like a perfect set, which makes their nicknames kind of handy.
Carly Blaney (Contemporary)- Busgirl
Mostly unmemorable for most of callbacks, and not featured for auditions, she didn't become prominent until she was in that disastrous (well, they all were horrible in the group round) group routine where that Rumba girl thought it was a great idea to incorporate the style in the dance. Apparently, she made green mile last time (or came close) and knew good and goddamn well that she's not giving up her spot when prompted by Nigel to get rid of someone themselves (a shitty move). Carly said that she didn't want to go home but "didn't want to throw someone under the bus."
Emily James (Contemporary)- Bankable
Emily auditioned in the past but came back after a hiatus of studying to be an accountant. But, accountants are no fun so she's back with a vengeance. Even her cousin gave a pretty boss audition!
Jacque Lewarne (Ballet)- Aunt Jackie
Another unmemorable dancer with virtually zero screen time so she gets an obvious nickname.
Jessica Richens (Jazz)- Hat Girl
The lone jazz dancer this season, Jessica performed two stellar solos that involved a hat that unleashed her long, flowing blonde hair that put Jabba Lee's routine to shame. Also, if there's a burlesque routine this season, she's probably gonna ace it.
Jourdan Epstein (Ballet)- Tough Broad
Her brother is a struggling addict who's currently on the mend, and the struggle she's gone through reflected in her audition, showcasing her strength and tenacity and all that powerful jazz.
Malene Ostergaard (Latin Ballroom)- Great Dane
In her career, she traveled to Tokyo where she met a guy who treated her like dirt. She's also from Denmark. That's all I got because her sob story was relatively weak.
Tanisha Belnap (Ballroom)- Werqin Girl
On the opposite side of the spectrum, Tanisha had a modest American dream lifestyle: In a family consisting of 12 siblings, money was tight if she wanted to study dance. So, for the most part, she supported herself, especially making costumes and doing god knows what else to make ends meet. Plus, she somehow managed to make Britney's "Work Bitch" into a passable ballroom solo.
Valerie Rockey (Tap)- Red Shoes
Her footwear color of choice. Plus, her name and my nickname= Ultimate irony!
THE BOYS
Casey Askew (Contemporary)- Le Poof
I can barely remember who he is or why I want to punch him in the face but whatever. He's got some interesting hair.
Emilio Dosal (Popping)- Comeback Kid
If you remember from last season, Emilio managed to make the top 20! However, he was mysteriously dismissed due to a medical emergency that Cat didn't elaborate on, thus allowing Aaron "Second Chance" to swoop in. Well, he's back where he belongs after being kicked in the face, damaging his septum, getting surgery, and all sorts of draaaama. He's also pretty adorable.
Marquet Hill (Latin Ballroom)- Ebony
See Ivory. However, I think he has the skills to take it all the way, considering almost everyone believed he was a hip-hop dancer.
Nick Garcia (Latin Ballroom)- Doofus
A dead ringer for Jesse "Arrogant Ass", we witnessed him and his buddy Rudy attempt to pick up a girl in Miami to unsurprising failure.
Ricky Ubeda (Contemporary)- Wittle Babyface
For some reason, he sounds very familiar but, meh, it might come to me eventually. Even with facial hair, there's no way he can hide the fact that he's 18. He's also kind of incredible, but he looked like he was having a stroke during his final solo at callbacks.
Rudy Abreu (Contemporary)- Trout Mouth
Nick's bffl, Rudy has a scar on his tummy which he incorporated into his audition. However, I was more distracted by his mouth that was open about 99% of the time and his eyes which continually rolled back.
Serge Onik (Latin Ballroom)- Babydoll's Former Partner (BFP)
Another green mile reject, whose partner, Brittney "Babydoll", landed in the top 20. His new partner likes to twerk. Thankfully, he doesn't.
Stanley Glover (Contemporary)- Vesper
I totally forgot that they did in fact show his audition, but I also remember now that my dad said he didn't like pieces like the one he used. Stanley also looks like an Ailey company member, which created this beautiful piece in the past.
Teddy Coffey (Hip Hop)- WHO?!
Seriously, who the hell is this guy? Because I only saw him at green mile. He's like the Janaya of the season.
Zack Everhart, Jr (Tap)- Dopey
Zack got some coverage during callbacks, mostly because he's a tapper (which Nigel apparently has a love/hate relationship with) but also has a face like one of the 7 dwarves (in an adorable way, of course).
Let the games begin!
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