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About
Reality dance competition where American dancers audition, compete, and vie for the title “America’s favorite dancer.”
So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) is an American reality television series that began airing on Fox in 2005. The show invites dancers from across the United States to audition in major cities and then compete in a series of rounds that test their technical skill, artistic expression, and versatility across a wide range of dance styles, from contemporary and hip‑hop to ballroom and musical theatre. Each season features a panel of expert judges who critique performances, give feedback, and occasionally make saving decisions. Viewers vote for their favorite dancers each week, and the combined voting results determine who advances. The competition culminates in a finale where the last standing contestant is crowned the season winner, earning the title and a cash prize, plus opportunities to tour and perform in showcase tours.
What to know
- Open auditions are held in 2–6 U.S. cities each season.
- The selection process includes auditions, callback/‘Vegas’ week, and a competition phase with solo, duet, and group numbers.
- Season formats vary, but typically 20 or 10 finalists compete over 8–10 weeks.
- Judges rotate; permanent judges often include Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy, and other choreographers or pop stars.
- Viewer voting can be online, via phone, or through Fox’s app, and determines weekly eliminations.
- Each episode runs about 1–2 hours with commercial breaks.
- The show has produced 18 seasons and is part of a global franchise with adaptations in over 40 countries.
- Season finales feature encore performances, guest dancers, and sometimes musical guests.
Watch if
If you enjoy fast‑paced dance competitions, love seeing a variety of styles performed by highly trained dancers, and appreciate a blend of performance, critique, and audience voting, you’ll find SYTYCD engaging and uplifting.
Skip if
If you prefer scripted dramas, reality shows that focus on personal drama rather than talent, or programs with a strong emphasis on romance or intense drama, SYTYCD may not meet those preferences.









