So You Think You Can Dance (2005)

Episode Overview

The episode kicks off with the elimination of two dancers from last week. The competition resumes in the same format as before, but this time the selection process for partners isn’t shown, allowing all dancers to pair up differently and perform together once. The judging panel consists of Brian, Mia, Nigel, Mary, and Dan, but if a judge has choreographed a routine, they step back from scoring that round. Each dancer showcases their skills individually this week. The lineup features Melody and Nick in a Paso Doble, Ashle and Jamile in Salsa, and several solo performances from Melody, Nick, Jamile, and Ashle in various styles. In a surprising twist during the second round, no couples face elimination; instead, all four dancers perform as individuals to an unfamiliar song in a randomly chosen order.