Debbie Allen told Billy Bell that he needs to have Juilliard save his spot at school because he made it to the Top 20. Billy did a little dance, and his dramatic entrance into the waiting room cracked Cat Deeley up.
10 / 26 / 09 - 07 / 10 / 09
Billy Bell danced in his style with Kathryn, Noelle, and Victor. The judges couldn't believe that choreographer Mandy Moore used such a strong dance on a non-competition show, but the dancers pulled it off!
Announcement - 10 / 26 / 09
Finalist Billy Bell has left the competition due to illness.
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
Yes, at The Juilliard School in NYC. I am currently a sophomore in the class of 2012.
Are you married?
No
Do you have any children?
No
Do you have a job?
Freelance Dance
How old were you when you started dancing?
About 10, but I started taking it seriously around 14 (in high school)
Do you have any formal dance training?
Since I was 14 I went to Ballet Florida. I’ve been at The Juilliard School for the past year.
Have you worked professionally? If so, please detail where.
Yes, Gallim Dance – NYC – Joyce SoHo. Back to Back Broadway – Kravis Center, FL – with Liza Minnelli and Joel Grey. Teaching/Choreographing at a lot of studios.
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Contemporary
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
I love skiing, video games, and grocery shopping.
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Andrea Miller – Artistic Director of Gallim Dance
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
Nope, I’m a loner.
Was there a family member or friend who inspired you to dance?
No
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Back to Back to Broadway – Joyce 2009 Gala
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
My final solo in Vegas week
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
Don’t be late, work hard, and watch your nose.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
The scarecrow dance from "The Wizard of Oz". Ohad Naharin’s “Max” performed by the Batsheva ensemble
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
On the show – Stacey Tookey!!! and Mia Michaels; in life – Ohad Naharin, Lightfoot and Leon.
Have you worked with any notable choreographers? If so, who?
Sidra Bell, Andrea Miller, José Navas, and performed José Limón Repertory
What style do you hope to pick out of the hat? Which style of dance are you afraid to get?
I hope to get hip hop; I’m afraid of tap.
Is there a particular type of dance that you don’t know but want to learn?
Bollywood!
Which So You Think You Can Dance alumni do you look up to and why?
Janette from Season 5 – she gets things done and is versatile
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
I hope to be better at ballroom and learn how to perform to a camera as opposed to just a live audience.
What does making it to the Top 20 mean to you?
It means becoming closer to merging the commercial and company industries.
I am a 19 year-old contemporary dancer from West Palm Beach, FL. I go to school at The Juilliard School in New York City, and have trained in everything from hip hop to classical ballet partnering. My passion is choreographing and working with kids that don't have as many opportunities as others. I want to thank everyone that has supported me so far.
