Auditions: Sydney So You Think You Can Dance Australia : Season 2 Episode 1

Episode 1 covered the 2 days of the SYTYCD Sydney auditions – or as Jason put it, “the biggest dance forum in the country”. By the end of the show, 40 excited dancers had booked their places in the Top 100 – and millions were left gagging for Monday night’s Episode 2. Chanelle’s back After a warm welcome from Nat, Ep 1 kicked off with a familiar face. Chanelle the gorgeous blonde with scoliosis (curvature of the spine) was back to try again. Jason said returning dancers had to be much better than they were last year to have any chance. Fortunately, Chanelle was. And we had our first dancer in the Top 100! Matt Lee’s Double Show Then Matt Lee walked into the room. The only problem was Matt Lee was already in the room. B-boy Red is a dead ringer for one of our favourite judges and apparently it helps at nightclubs. But, while Red got a call back for Kelley Abbey’s chorey, he couldn’t master her magical moves, and his Dance dream was over for 09. Damien & Jessica – the 3-week combo Ballroom partners normally spend years trying to perfect their combination. But dark Damien and blonde Jessica went in to audition for SYTYCD after working together for just 3 weeks. Matt thought they were hot and they made it to chorey, but Damien found the moves “impossible”. He must be a perfectionist. He and Jessica are both through to the Top 100. What does it all mean? One contestant’s routine prompted Jason to ask, “What the hell does it all mean?”. Her response – “It’s all about overcoming … things” – didn’t convince the judges. Maybe next year she’ll have a better answer. And routine. The dance that went on 'Forever' Award for the longest audition went to a contestant who calls herself, appropriately, Forever. The judges were glowing in their praise – “Phenomenal!” - and tears flowed down Forever’s painted face. She romped in the Top 100. But will she go any further? Accountant who shouldn’t give up his