Video: Laganja Estranja/Jay Jackson talks auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance’

So You Think You Can Dance
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Everyone’s favorite dance show is back in full swing. FOX’s hit summer show, “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 16 in search of America’s favorite dancer. The Top 10 dancers are performing in the live shows.



The Top 10 dancers are:



Bailey “Bailrok” Munoz / 18 / Breaking



Benjamin Castro / 18 / Contemporary



Ezra Sosa / 18 / Latin Ballroom



Gino Cosculluela / 18 / Contemporary



Eddie Hoyt / 19 / Tap



Anna Linstruth / 19 / Hip-Hop



Sophie Pittman / 18 / Contemporary



Madison Jordan / 21 / Contemporary



Stephanie Sosa / 19 / Latin Ballroom



Mariah Russell / 18 / Contemporary



The dancers were paired and performed their first live routine. TVMusic Network was on hand at the show and talked to the dancers,  judges and choreographers after the show.  Jay Jackson was backstage at the show. Fans will remember him from the Season 15 and 16 auditions. He auditions both season, once in drag as Laganja Estranja and as his self at Jay Jackson for the last season. He made it to the academy round then was cut before the Top 20 was announced.Click on the video link to see what he said after the show the first live show and future plans.


So You Think You Can Dance” airs on Mondays on FOX.

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