So You Think You Can Dance To Hit UK BBC
Nigel Lythgoe is returning to British shores to find the nation’s hottest dancing talent on BBC One with the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance.
Fresh from five seasons of the hit show in the US, Lythgoe will take up his position as head judge on a panel of industry experts who will select finalists to compete for the title of Britain’s Favourite Dancer this January.
Dancers from all disciplines are invited to participate in nation-wide auditions which will take place during October.
Both amateurs and professionals are welcome – the only criteria are talent, personality and passion. The successful finalists will travel to London where they will compete for their place in weekly, live shows at BBC Television Centre.
The series winner will receive a cash prize plus a to-be-confirmed, once-in-a-lifetime experience. But, in order to get there, competitors will be pushed right out of their comfort zones.
Each week they’ll be challenged to different styles of dance like hip hop, jazz, Broadway, lyrical and contemporary with a new routine taught by a different choreographer and mentor.
And it won’t be just the judges they have to impress – viewers will have the ultimate power to vote for their favourite dancer at the end of each live show.
Nigel Lythgoe, well known as “Nasty Nigel” for his acid tongue as resident tough judge on Popstars, says: “I began my career as a dancer on the BBC in the Sixties. 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. 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.”
Nigel is thrilled to be joined by award-winning choreographer Arlene Phillips on the panel. No one knows more about dance and her work spans a range of musical, stage and screen credits. She was a regular panellist for six seasons of Strictly Come Dancing and says So You Think You Can Dance is a dancer’s dream. This show can be the making of the artists competing in it. I’ve always supported dance talent and look forward to seeing the most promising developing before our eyes each week.”
Jay Hunt, Controller of BBC One, is delighted: “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 line-up.”
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July 12th, 2008 at 12:37 am
When will the auditions be for the UK version of
So You Think You Can Dance?
September 4th, 2008 at 3:02 am
Wow, it’s actually coming over? woo!! here we go!
September 13th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Its never as good when you bring shows like that over to the uk. Americans do it bigger and better! If the uk is going to do it then do it good! Step up!
January 10th, 2009 at 2:22 am
how do we apply?
when and where???
January 29th, 2009 at 7:39 am
Is there gonna be another season in UK this year 2009???
Does anyone know something about auditions?
February 10th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
I’d like some info about the auditions! Please!
March 2nd, 2009 at 11:19 am
why was the 2007 series of so you think you can dance taken off Living tv. has it been moved to another chanel?
April 16th, 2009 at 6:41 am
hey. i would like to know if season 4 of so you think you can dance will be shown in the uk. the 5th season is due to air in the states next month. i love it
jillx
April 18th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
i hope that if they do an english sytycd it wont be cheap and if they do when will it air and on what channel. also will living air the fourth season of sytycd us
April 26th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
I hope they start showing the US Sytycd on ITV. I REALLY hope they don’t do a UK version of the show, though. It would be aweful and too many street dancers.
September 15th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Well the american one is amazing, with some brilliant talented dancers and some awesome choreographers, however i tend to feel that in britain it will be shit, i hope they dont have uk choreographers and we dont end with shit from the likes of britains got talent dancers, utter crap, we need to talented ppl auditioning but also on the show, Arlene philips is a terrible choice, i hope it doesnt turn into a crappy andrew lloyd webber/graham norton affair
September 16th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
What UK channel runs the US series of SYTYCD please!
September 18th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I love the US version and hope that the UK version is similar. How comes the US version isn’t on Living TV anymore, can you see it on any other channels?
Lisa
September 19th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
hi. Could you give me some info on the auditons please and how i would apply. thanks.
September 20th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
How old do you have to bin and when are where do we apply ? x
September 21st, 2009 at 4:28 pm
the american one is fantastic with the likes of mia michaels. I hope that they do it in the same format as the us version and not all dramatic music/lighting/cheap looking like the x factor. they take this show very serioulsy in the us-it is not full of x factor/britons got tallant people who are taking the mick. its about time that a REAL dance show is on over here. im sure there are plenty of dancers of all genres from here. think of those who travel the nation with theatre groups ets. can’t wait!
September 21st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
where and how can dancers apply?
September 22nd, 2009 at 8:19 am
how do you get tickets to watch the live show, we are huge fans and would love to be in the audience
September 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
BBC are looking for Britains most talented dancers
Watch this video to find out on how to apply
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG7vwLQV1iI
September 22nd, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Please can you tell me when SYTYCD Season 4 US will be shown in the UK, and what channel it will be on?
September 22nd, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Auditions will be held next month – so only a few weeks away!! I am guessing there will be auditions up and down the country. Make sure you submit your entries as dates will be announced very very soon!!!!
Good luck to everyone applying lots of luck & Sunshine!!!! xxx
September 26th, 2009 at 11:12 am
OMG Im sooooo excited – I have watched the show in the USA for the last 5 seasons and I have wanted it to come to the UK for so long!!! Very happy!!
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September 26th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
AUDITIONS PLEASE?!! TELL ME TELL ME WHEN!! And also when are auditions for strictly dance fever
September 29th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
hay hay, when are the auditions for next month? how can i apply? ive looked EVERYWHERE for dates and times but NOTHING! need to no as time is running out
x
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I am so excited about this particular show comng finally to the UK. I have watched it both in the US and Australia and it is brillant in both those places. However, Mia Michaels routines are truely magical and I wonder if we have anything to compete with her talent in Britain? Really not sure and the dances can make or break this show but still looking forward to it. Julie PS can’t we ask Mia Michaels over as a guest :0)
October 20th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Hello.
When/where are auditions for this being held? Do you have to be a dancer to apply or can you be a complete novice who’s always wanted to learn to dance properly – like the stars on Strictly???
Thank you!