So You Think You Can Dance Canada (season 1)
Introduction Season 1 of '''''So You Think You Can Dance Canada''''' is a dance reality show and competition that airs on CTV. It is hosted by MuchMusic VJ Leah Miller.The series is based on the original American TV series ''So You Think You Can Dance''. Auditions started April 7, 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia and ended in Toronto, Ontario on June 8, 2008.The show premiered on September 11, 2008 beginning with the Toronto auditions. The first winner was Nicholas Archambault, with Allie Bertram coming in the runner-up position.
Auditions Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations:*April 7 – Vancouver, British Columbia – The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts*May 5 – Halifax, Nova Scotia –  Cunard Centre*May 12 – Calgary, Alberta – MacEwan Conference & Event Centre*May 27 – Montreal, Quebec – Theatre Saint-Denis – 700 auditioned*June 8 – Toronto, Ontario – Metro Toronto Convention Centre – approx. 1000 auditioned
Top 20 contestants ===Women===FinalistAgeHome townDance styleWeek of eliminationAllie Bertram18Calgary, AlbertaBalletRunner-upNatalli Reznik21Toronto, OntarioLatin4th placeLisa Auguste27Toronto, OntarioContemporaryTop 6Arassay Reyes 21Surrey, British ColumbiaContemporaryTop 8Kaitlyn Fitzgerald18Loretto, OntarioContemporaryTop 10Laura Smythe25Toronto, OntarioContemporaryTop 12Caroline Torti23Oakville, OntarioContemporaryTop 14Tamina Pollack-Paris19Toronto, OntarioHip hopTop 16Romina D'Ugo22Toronto, OntarioSalsaTop 18Breanne Wong25Whitby, OntarioContemporaryTop 20===Men===FinalistAgeHome townDance style Week of eliminationNicolas Archambault 23Montreal, QuebecContemporaryWinnerMiles Faber21Calgary, AlbertaHip hop3rd placeIzaak Smith 19Prince George, British ColumbiaContemporaryTop 6Vincent Noiseux22Montreal, QuebecContemporaryTop 8Danny Arbour 26Montreal, QuebecBallroomTop 10Francis Lafrenière28Saint-Bruno, QuebecBallroomTop 12Jesse Catibog29Toronto, OntarioHip hopTop 14Joey Matt19Calgary, AlbertaContemporaryTop 16Dario Milard19Saint-Hubert, QuebecContemporaryTop 18Kevin Mylrea22Westbank, British ColumbiaContemporaryTop 20===Elimination chart===+ '''Legend''' 	 Female 	 Male 	 Bottom 3 couples 	 Bottom 4 contestants 	 ''Week:'' 	 10/09 	 10/1610/23	 10/30	 11/0611/13 	 11/20 11/27	 12/04	  	 Contestant 	 ResultTop 4Nicholas Archambault		  '''WINNER'''Allie Bertram		 	 Btm 3	  '''Runner-Up'''Miles Faber	 	 	 Btm 3  	 Btm 3  	 Btm 4  	 '''3rd place'''Natalli ReznikBtm 3	Btm 3	Btm 3Btm 4'''4th place'''Top 6Izaak SmithBtm 3	 Btm 4'''Elim'''Lisa AugusteBtm 3	 Btm 3 	 Btm 4Top 8Vincent-Olivier Noiseux 	 Btm 3Btm 3	 	'''Elim'''Arassay Reyes 	 			 Top 10Danny Arbour  	 Btm 3'''Elim'''Kaitlyn Fitzgerald 	Btm 3		 Top 12Francis LafrenièreBtm 3Btm 3	  '''Elim'''	Laura Smythe		 	 Btm 3  	 	Top 14Jesse Catibog	Btm 3'''Elim'''Caroline TortiBtm 3 	 Top 16Joey Matt	 '''Elim'''	Tamina Pollack-Paris	Top 18Dario Milard	 Btm 3	'''Elim'''Romina D'Ugo	 Btm 3	Top 20Kevin Mylrea	'''Elim'''	Breanne Wong	===Performances=======Week 1 (October 8, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther BrownCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults Nico Archambault  Arassay ReyesSalsa"La Salsa la Traigo Yo" – Sonora CarruselesGustavo Vargas SafeKevin Mylrea  Natalli ReznikHip-hop"The Way I Are" – Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E.Tanisha ScottMylrea eliminatedFrancis Lafrenière  Breanne WongSmooth waltz"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" – Aretha FranklinAmy Wright Wong eliminatedDanny Arbour  Allie BertramJive"Rock This Town" – Stray CatsMelissa Williams SafeIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldBroadway"All That Jazz" from ChicagoSean CheesmanSafeVincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteContemporary"Slow Me Down" – Emmy Rossum Stacey TookeySafeMiles Faber  Lara SmytheDisco"Shake It" – Metro StationMelissa Williams SafeDario Milard  Romina D'UgoHip-hop"Dangerous" – Kardinal Offishall feat. AkonTanisha Scott Bottom 3Joey Matt  Tamina Pollack-ParisTango"Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)" – Gotan ProjectGustavo Vargas SafeJesse Catibog  Caroline TortiJazz"Soul Man" – Sam & DaveClarence Ford Safe====Week 2 (October 15, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther BrownCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults Danny Arbour  Allie BertramMambo"Mambo Gozon" – Tito PuenteTony MeredithMelanie LaPatin SafeVincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteHip-hop"Anti-Matter" – N.E.R.D.Jae Blaze Bottom 3Nico Archambault  Arassay ReyesLyrical jazz"Somebody to Love" – QueenMelissa Williams SafeFrancis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikPaso Doble"Espana Cani" – Manhattan Pops OrchestraTony MeredithMelanie LaPatinSafeIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldDancehall"Click Mi Finger" – ErupJae Blaze SafeMiles Faber  Lara SmytheViennese waltz"At Last" – Etta JamesAmy WrightSafeJesse Catibog  Caroline TortiHip-hop"Touch It" – Busta RhymesTanisha Scott Bottom 3Joey Matt  Tamina Pollack-PariContemporary"Crocodile Rock" – Elton JohnPaul BeckerSafeDario Milard  Romina D'UgoJazz-pop"Disturbia" – RihannaSean Cheesman Both eliminated====Week 3 (October 22, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Paul Becker, Kenny OrtegaCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults Miles Faber  Lara SmytheKrump"Tiny Ram Anthem" – Tha J-SquadLil' CSafeIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldCha-Cha"Make Me Sweat" – Basement JaxxBenji SchwimmerBottom 3Vincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteAfrican jazz"Hlohonolofatsa" – Soweto Gospel ChoirSean Cheesman SafeJoey Matt  Tamina Pollack-ParisHip-hop"Ditch That..." – The-DreamLuther BrownBoth eliminatedFrancis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikRumba"Perfidia" – New 101 Strings OrchestraGustavo VargasBottom 3Danny Arbour  Allie BertramQuickstep"The Boogie Bumper" – Casa musica Sound Studios DüsseldorfPierre AllaireSafeNico Archambault  Arassay ReyesContemporaryLet Me Leave – Marc BroussardBlake McGrath SafeJesse Catibog  Caroline TortiRock and roll"Miss Murder" – AFIMelissa WilliamsSafe====Week 4 (October 29, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Rex Harrington, Mary Murphy CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResults Vincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteSamba"Skip to the Bip" – Club des Belugas feat. Brenda BoykinDmitry ChaplinBottom 3Miles Faber  Lara Smythe Swing"Livin' for the Weekend" – The O'JaysBenji SchwimmerBottom 3Nico Archambault  Arassay ReyesHip-hop"Don't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em)" – Busta RhymesLuther BrownSafeDanny Arbour  Allie BertramContemporary "Someday" – John LegendPaul Becker Safe Francis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikBroadway "Cell Block Tango" – Countdown SingersSean Cheesman SafeJesse Catibog  Caroline Torti Hustle "Womanizer" – Britney SpearsBenji SchwimmerBoth eliminatedIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldJazz-pop "Breakin' Dishes" – RihannaBlake McGrathSafe ====Week 5 (November 5, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Melissa Williams, Rex HarringtonCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResultsFrancis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikSalsa"Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – Sonora CarruselesGustavo VargasLafrenière eliminatedDanny Arbour  Allie BertramHip-hop"In the Ayer" – Flo Rida feat. will.i.amLuther BrownBottom 3Miles Faber  Lara Smythe Foxtrot"Summer Wind" – Michael BubléDanny QuilliamSmythe eliminatedIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldJiveUntouched – The VeronicasDmitry ChaplinSafeNico Archambault  Arassay ReyesJazz It's a Man's Man's Man's World – James BrownPaul BeckerSafeVincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteHouse (dance)100% Pure Love – Crystal WatersSho-TymeSafe====Week 6 (November 12, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther BrownCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResultsIzaak Smith Natalli ReznikHip-hop"Mama Said Knock You Out" – LL Cool JSho-TymeReznik in bottom 4Danny Arbour  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldMambo"Salsa y Sibor" – Tito PuenteTony Meredith  Melanie LaPatinBoth eliminatedNico Archambault  Allie BertramViennese waltz"That's Life" – Michael BubléAmy WrightSafeVincent Noiseux  Arassay Reyes Disco"Hot n Cold" – Katy PerryMelissa WilliamsSafeMiles Faber  Lisa AugusteContemporary"Soulmate" – Natasha BedingfieldSean CheesmanFaber in bottom 4*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Vincent NoiseuxContemporary"Pour Gabrielle"–JoraneSafeArassay ReyesJazz"Eyes on Me" – Celine DionSafeLisa AugusteContemporary"Secret" – Missy HigginsSafeMiles FaberPopping"Juice (Know the Ledge)" – Eric B. & RakimBottom 4Danny ArbourCha-cha-cha"Closer" – Ne-YoEliminatedKaitlyn FitzgeraldContemporary"Best for Last" – AdeleEliminatedAllie BertramBallet"Fun for Me" – MolokoSafeNico ArchambaultContemporary"Halo" – The Pinup SaintsSafeNatalli ReznikSalsa"Quimbara" – Celia CruzBottom 4Izaak SmithContemporary"No One" – Alicia KeysSafe====Week 7 (November 19, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Dan Karaty, Mia MichaelsCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResultsMiles Faber  Allie BertramSamba"Aguanile" – Hector LavoeEric CatySafeAfrican jazz"Shosholoza" – Soweto Gospel ChoirVicky LambertIsaak Smith  Arassay ReyesLindy Hop  TangoAlex Da Silva  Natalli ReznikKrump“Lost Boiz Anthem” – Tha J-SquadLil' CContemporary"Happy Ending" – MikaStacey TookeyNico Archambault  Lisa AugusteJazz-pop"When I Grow Up" – The Pussycat DollsBlake McGrathHip-hop"Whatever You Like" – T.I.Luther Brown====Week 8 (November 26, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Sean Cheesman, Mary MurphyCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerResultsNico Archambault  Natalli ReznikDisco"Knock on Wood" – Amii StewartMelissa WilliamsSafeQuickstep"Swingin' at the Savoy" – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88'sTony Meredith  Melanie LaPatinIzaak Smith  Allie BertramHip-hop"Tell Me" – Diddy feat. Christina AguileraLuther BrownSmith eliminatedJazz"Forever" – Chris BrownMelissa Williams Miles Faber  Lisa Auguste Contemporary"The Face" – RyanDanBlake McGrathAuguste eliminatedCha-Cha"Just Dance" – Lady Gaga feat. Colby O'DonisTony Meredith  Melanie LaPatin*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Miles FaberPopping"Get Up" – Vernon BurchSafeAllie BertramBallet"Variation V. Violente" – Tchaikovsky – Russian National Orchestra, Mikhail Pletnev from ''The Sleeping Beauty''SafeIzaak SmithContemporary"Alibis" – Marianas TrenchEliminatedLisa AugusteHip-hop"The Hop" – Radio Citizen feat. BajkaEliminatedNico ArchambaultContemporary"Reckoner" – RadioheadSafeNatalli ReznikSamba"She Wants to Move" – N.E.R.DSafe====Week 9 (December 3, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Luther Brown, Blake McGrathCoupleStyleMusicChoreographerNico Archambault  Allie Bertram  Miles Faber  Natalli ReznikStreet jazz"Genesis" – JusticeDan Karaty Nico Archambault  Natalli ReznikSalsa"La Pelota" – Ray BarrettoGustavo VargasMiles Faber  Natalli Reznik Hip-hop"Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in da Club)" – RedmanSho-TymeNico Archambault  Allie BertramContemporary"Permanent" – David CookStacey TookeyMiles Faber  Allie Bertram Musical theatre"Move (You're Steppin On My Heart)" (Dreamgirls) – Jennifer Holliday, Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee RalphSean CheesmanAllie Bertram  Natalli ReznikGo-go"Drums a Go-Go" – The Hollywood PersuadersMelissa WilliamsNico Archambault   Miles FaberCapoeira"A Amizade/Sacode A Poeira (Coro)" – Mestre Barrao / Axe CapoeiraPaul Becker *'''Solos''':DancerStyleMusicAllie BertramBallet"Hide and Seek" – Imogen HeapMiles FaberPopping"I Can Make You Dance" – Slick DoggNatalli ReznikCha-cha-cha"Spanish Lesson" – MadonnaNico ArchambaultContemporary"Blue Orchid" – The White Stripes===Results shows=======Week 1 (October 9, 2008)====*  '''Group dance''': "Maculele" – Mestre Barrao Axe Capoeira (Maculelê; '''Choreographer''': Paul Becker)*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Breanne WongContemporary"The Story" – Brandi CarlileEliminatedNatalli ReznikJive"Proud Mary" – Ike and Tina TurnerSafeRomina D'UgoSalsa"La Negra Tiene Tumbao" – Celia CruzSafeFrancis LafrenièreJive"Johnny B. Goode" – Chuck BerrySafeKevin MylreaContemporary"The Hit Parade" – Unkle BobEliminatedDario MilardContemporary"Breathe Me" – SiaSafe* '''New partners:'''** Francis Lafrenière and Natalli Reznik====Week 2 (October 16, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Nagada, Nagada" from ''Jab We Met'' OST (Sonu Nigam & Javed Ali) (Bollywood; '''Choreographer''': Nakul Dev Mahajan)*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Lisa AugusteContemporary"I'm a Woman" – Koko TaylorSafeDario MilardContemporary"Ketto" – BonoboEliminatedRomina D'UgoSalsa"Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – La Sonora CaruselesEliminatedVincent NoiseuxJazz"Black and Gold" – Sam SparroSafeCaroline TortiContemporary"Goodbye Apathy" – OneRepublicSafeJesse CatibogB-boying"Four" – Miles DavisSafe*'''New partners:'''** None====Week 3 (October 23, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Old School" – Hedley (Viennese waltz; '''Choreographer''': Jean-Marc Genereux)*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Joey MattContemporary"This Year's Love" – David GrayEliminatedTamina Pollack-ParisHip-hop"Strip Tease" – Danity KaneEliminatedFrancis LafrenièreCha-cha-cha"Knock 'Em Out" – Lily AllenSafeNatalli ReznikLatin"Con toda palabra" – Lhasa de SelaSafeIzaak SmithContemporary"Cry Me a River" – Julie LondonSafeKaitlyn FitzgeraldContemporary"Awake" – Secondhand SerenadeSafe* '''New partners:'''** None====Week 4 (October 30, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Dragula (Hot Rod Herman Remix)" – Rob Zombie (Rock jazz; '''Choreographer''': Melissa Williams)*'''Solos''':'''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Lisa AugusteContemporary"Veins" – Charlotte MartinSafeLara SmytheContemporary"Blue Monday" – FlunkSafeCaroline TortiContemporary"Your Ex-Lover is Dead" – StarsEliminatedVincent NoiseuxContemporary"Hometown Glory" – AdeleSafeMiles FaberPopping"So Ruff So Tuff" – Zapp and RogerSafeJesse CatibogB-boying"Szerencsetlen" – Venetian SnaresEliminated* '''New partners:'''** None====Week 5 (November 6, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "I Surrender" – Celine Dion (contemporary; '''Choreographer''': Blake McGrath)*'''Solos:''''''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Miles FaberPopping"New Jack"–JusticeSafeFrancis LafrenièreJive"Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" – Robert Randolph and the Family BandEliminatedDanny ArbourJive"Save Your Scissors" – City and ColourSafeLara SmytheContemporary"Africa" – TotoEliminatedNatalli ReznikCha-cha-cha"Toy Soldier" – Britney SpearsSafeAllie BertramBallet"Don Quixote (ballet) (Act I)" – Ludwig MinkusSafe* '''New partners:'''** None. Now that only ten dancers remaining, new partners are randomly assigned each week.====Week 6 (November 13, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Any Other World" – Mika (contemporary; '''Choreographer''': Mia Michaels)*'''Solos:''''''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Kaitlyn FitzgeraldContemporary"Hold You in My Arms" – Ray LaMontagneEliminatedNatalli ReznikRumba"Querer" – Cirque Du SoleilSafeMiles FaberPopping"Bopgunn" – Olivier Day SoulSafeDanny ArbourBallroom"Alger" – Jean LeloupEliminated====Week 7 (November 20, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Malaguena" – Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special (Paso Doble; '''Choreographer''': Jean-Marc Genereux)* '''Solos:''' (all dancers had a solo regardless of status in the competition)*'''Solos:''''''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Lisa AugusteContemporary"Almost Lover" – A Fine FrenzyBottom 4Allie BertramBallet"Tiny Dancer" – Elton JohnSafeNatalli Reznik"Marvellous" – DragonetteSafeArassay ReyesLatinEliminatedNico ArchambaultJazz"Seven Nation Army" – Alice RussellSafeMiles FaberPoppingSafeVincent NoiseuxHip-hop"Missin' You" – Trey SongzEliminatedIzaak SmithHip-hop"I'm Mikey" – The Cool KidsBottom 4====Week 8 (November 27, 2008)====* '''Group dance''': "Hollaback Girl" – Gwen Stefani (Step dance; '''Choreographer''': Tré Armstrong)*'''Solos:''''''Dancer''''''Style''''''Music''''''Result'''Lisa AugusteHip-hop"The Damn Thing" – KariZmaEliminatedNatalli ReznikSamba"Tambourine" – EveSafeAllie BertramBallet"Runaround Sue" – DionSafeMiles FaberPopping"Boogie Slide" – Divine BrownSafeIzaak SmithContemporary"Heaven On Their Minds" – Carl Anderson from ''Jesus Christ Superstar''EliminatedNico ArchambaultContemporary"Skip Divided (Modeselektor Remix)" – Thom YorkeEliminated====Finale (December 7, 2008)====''Judges'': Jean-Marc Généreux, Tré Armstrong, Blake McGrath, Luther Brown, Mary Murphy, Rex Harrington, Mia Michaels* '''Group dances''':** Top 20: "Get Up" – 50 Cent (Hip-hop; '''Choreographer''': Luther Brown)** Top 20: "Do You Love Me" – The Contours (''Dirty Dancing''-inspired; '''Choreographer''': Tony Meredith & Melanie LaPatin)===== Judges' picks =====CoupleStyleMusicChoreographerNico Archambault  Natalli ReznikDisco"Knock on Wood" – Amii StewartMelissa WilliamsDanny Arbour  Allie BertramMambo"Mambo Gozon" – Tito PuenteTony MeredithMelanie LaPatin Miles Faber  Lisa Auguste Contemporary"The Face" – RyanDanBlake McGrathNico Archambault  Arassay ReyesLyrical jazz"Somebody to Love" – QueenMelissa Williams Danny Arbour  Allie BertramJive"Rock This Town" – Stray CatsMelissa Williams Vincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteAfrican jazz"Hlohonolofatsa" – Soweto Gospel ChoirSean Cheesman Francis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikSalsa"Hasta Que Se Rompa el Cuero" – Sonora CarruselesGustavo VargasVincent Noiseux  Lisa AugusteHouse (dance)100% Pure Love – Crystal WatersSho-TymeMiles Faber  Lara SmytheKrump"Tiny Ram Anthem" – Tha J-SquadLil' CVincent Noiseux  Natalli ReznikContemporary"Happy Ending" – MikaStacey TookeyIzaak Smith  Allie BertramHip-hop"Tell Me" – Diddy feat. Christina AguileraLuther BrownNico Archambault  Arassay ReyesJazz It's a Man's Man's Man's World – James BrownPaul BeckerFrancis Lafrenière  Natalli ReznikPaso Doble"Espana Cani" – Manhattan Pops OrchestraTony MeredithMelanie LaPatinMiles Faber  Lara Smythe Foxtrot"Summer Wind" – Michael BubléDanny QuilliamIzaak Smith  Kaitlyn FitzgeraldJazz-pop "Breakin' Dishes" – RihannaBlake McGrathMiles Faber  Allie BertramSamba"Aguanile" – Hector LavoeEric CatyNico Archambault  Natalli ReznikQuickstep"Swingin' at the Savoy" – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88'sTony Meredith  Melanie LaPatin* '''Eliminated:'''** Natalli Reznik** Miles Faber* '''Runner-Up:'''** Allie Bertram* '''Winner:'''** Nico Archambault
Ratings  # Air Date Viewers Performance Viewers Results'''1'''September 11/14,2008'''1,244,000''' '''N/A''''''2'''September 17, 2008'''931,000''''''N/A''''''3'''October 1, 2008'''1,142,000''''''N/A''''''4'''October 8–9, 2008'''1,444,000''''''735,000''''''5'''October 15–16, 2008'''1,307,000''''''816,000''''''6'''October 22–23, 2008'''1,302,000''''''755,000''''''7'''October 29–30, 2008'''1,378,000''''''765,000''''''8'''November 5–6, 2008'''1,431,000''''''823,000''''''9'''November 12–13, 2008'''1,193,000''''''888,000''''''10'''November 19–20, 2008'''1,427,000''''''1,027,000''''''11'''November 26–27, 2008'''1,246,000''''''834,000''''''12'''December 3/7, 2008'''1,470,000''''''1,664,000'''
External links *  ''So You Think You Can Dance Canada''*  ''SYTYCD Canada''*