October 24, 2009

Mia Michaels: The Essential Top 5

Mia Michaels, coveted choreographer and contemporary mastermind, has officially dropped out of So You Think You Can Dance.

Michaels has quite the resume: she choreographed Cirque du Soleil’s Delirium, and Celine Dion’s Las Vegas show A New Day… (which I have seen and can honestly say was brilliant!!). She has also worked with Madonna, Ricky Martin, Gloria Estafan, and Prince. She’s even got a few Emmy nods under her belt…

Over the course of her five seasons on the show, Michaels’ artistic and unique pieces have been some of the most memorable routines on the stage (to me at least). So, in honor of her fabulous work, I thought I would present my own essential Mia Michaels pieces from the show. Enjoy!

 

5. Randi and Evan: The Butt Dance

“Koop Island Blues” by Koop featuring Ane Brun

Season Five: Week Three Performance

(to skip the intro, go to 2:26)


 

4. Travis and Heidi: The Bench Dance

“Calling You” by Celine Dion

Season Two: Week Six Performance


 

3. Katee and Twitch: The Door Dance

“Mercy” by Duffy

Season Four: Week Seven Performance


 

2. Top 18 Group Dance

“Hgher Ground” by Stevie Wonder

Season Five: Week Two Results


 

1. Kayla and Kupono: The Addiction Dance

“Gravity” by Sara Barreilles

Season Five: Week Five Performance

(to skip the intro, go to 1:03)

 

1 comments:

Becky said...

Oh no! She was one of my favourite choreographers! Such a shame. She did an amazing choreography just recently on SYTYCD Canada too.

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