The three couples who landed in the bottom three were:

* Karla and Vitolio
* Kayla and Kupono
* Jeanine and Phillip

Nigel Lythgoe said: “Karla you are without question a very very good dancer but somehow on this journey through So You Think You Can Dance, you haven’t quite captured the star quality that we felt you had at the beginning.”

Karla’s partner Vitolio was also eliminated. 6 couples remain vying for the title of America’s favorite dancer.

VIDEO LINK: Karla and Vitolio Eliminated on SYTYCD

Karla Gacia is Eliminated on So You Think You Can Dance originally appeared on Starmometer on July 3, 2009.

Karla and Vitolio danced the Quickstep by the tune of “Puttin on the Ritz” by Rufus Wainwright. They were choreographed by Jean Marc and France.

The Quickstep was considered the “kiss of death” because it is perceived as the most difficult among ballroom dances. But Karla and Vitolio, both have been in the bottom 3 twice, stepped it up and just flew across the dance floor. The highlight of the dance was the quick change when Vitolio ripped Karla’s dress to reveal a new outfit.

Nigel Lythgoe said: “There was so many good things about that, loved the choreography, loved the quick change…sometimes the lines took away from the style, but overall it was really entertaining, you’re getting your personality out there.”

Mary Murphy said: “So much for the Kiss of Death dance, you brought it alive, Vitolio you kept in close hold…really well done…young lady, really beautiful out there, congratulations to both of you.”

Mia Michaels said: “This piece was amazing, he made you, you really did step up…I was surprised…Vitolio you confuse me….at times you’re all over the place…[but tonight] I’m so proud of you…You made out with it. Karla, you looked scared some of the time, you need to keep your face bright.”

VIDEO LINK: Karla and Vitolio – Quickstep

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Karla Garcia Dances the Quickstep with Vitolio on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ originally appeared on Starmometer on July 2, 2009.

Karla and Jonathan were choreographed by Dave Scott to the tune of “By My Side” by Jada Kiss feat. Ne-Yo. Scott describes the piece as a love story, with a gangsta feel.

Karla, who has a hip hop background, was able to get the moves right but Jonathan was not hitting it hard as he admitted that he isn’t the gangsta type. The choreography itself wasn’t exciting and it’s pretty dull for a hip hop routine.

Nigel said: “It feels like it’s been ironed out…no excitement in the routine…no danger in it. It wasn’t good enough. For me instead of gangsta, it was like a Sunday School picnic outing…you’re too good to be in the bottom three, but unless you bring it you’ll gonna be.”

Mary said: “Things weren’t synchronized, the chemistry didn’t feel like it was really powerful. Last week was one of the most amazing routines and the way that you danced it, of the season and it will stay strong by the end of the weeks to come. So it is a little bit hard right now. I know you are desperate to nail it…Maybe it’s just a small setback tonight but hopefull you’ll get another chance to prove yourself.”

Toni says: “Street has to have a groove and a funk, and if you’re gangsta and you don’t have the groove, it’s just gonna feel store bought…you gotta have the funk, you gotta have the hard hit and you gotta be together.”

VIDEO LINKS:

Karla and Jonathan – Hip Hop

Melissa and Ade – Rumba

Karla Garcia and Jonathan Platero Didn’t Nail the Hip Hop originally appeared on Starmometer on June 25, 2009.

Our very own Karla Garcia with her partner Jonathan danced the contemporary on So You Think You Can Dance Top 18 performance night and they both killed it and left the judges spellbound.

Karla and Jonathan were choreographed by Stacey Tookey, a new addition to the SYTYCD USA family. Nigel said she was the best choreographer from SYTYCD Canada that’s why they brought her to the US.

Karla and Jonathan danced contemporary, Karla’s genre, to the tune of the Academy Award winning song “Falling Slowly” by The Frames. The piece is about two stranger that have an accidental meeting that have to deal with temptation.

Here’s what the judges said about their performance:

Mary: I have never said this in 5 seasons. Jonathan, you did that style better than your own. That is crazy, i mean, come on. Holy smoke! When we talk about growth on this show, this is only the second week. The two of you are the underdogs. Tonight, the light is just…whoa..whammed right on the two of you! That was amazing Oh my gosh…Karla how beautiful from the second you even started to move, the lines that you’ve made….Jonathan your feet, i mean, i’m just spellbound by the two of you!

Nigel: I couldn’t believe it because that center of gravity, Jonathan, that you had, it was almost like it was based on Tai Chi, there were no false moves. It was absolutely incredible how you both performed. Last week, you were both this close from being cut from the program. It was absolutely sensational!

Lil C: I thought you two danced it beautifully, i thought there was perfect balance there…i thought it was buck!

Even the host Cat Deeley said Karla and Jonathan’s was the first Deeley chills of the season.

VIDEO LINK: Karla and Jonathan – Contemporary – SYTYCD 5 Top 18

Big thanks to MJ’s Big Blog for the videos.

Karla and Jonathan Shine on So You Think You Can Dance originally appeared on Starmometer on June 18, 2009.

After their routine, Shankman said it was “Really good” and even self-beeped himself when describing how good they were. Mary gave them the biggest scream for this early in the season and Nigel said they had slipped under the radar but have burst onto the stage with dynamic chemistry.

Video Link: Karla and Jonathan – Cha Cha – SYTYCD

Karla Garcia Wows the Judges of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ originally appeared on Starmometer on June 12, 2009.

After Melody Lacayanga, another Filipina made it as finalist in season 5 of the top-rating reality competition in the US “So You Think You Can Dance” and she’s none other than Karla Garcia!

23-year-old Karla Garcia lives on Oxon Hill, MD but currently resides in Brooklyn New York. Her dance specialty is Jazz/Contemporary. She is a graduate of New York University. Her early dance experience included learning traditional Filipino folk dancing. Garcia performed on Broadway in “Hot Feet,” danced in the ensemble of the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” and went on to tour with “Wicked.” She is a member of “Boogie Bots Crew.”

Video Link: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH KARLA GARCIA

Courtesy of Fox. Photographed by Mike Ruiz.

Pinay Karla Garcia Makes it to ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Top 20 originally appeared on Starmometer on June 7, 2009.