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Performance Highlights

Top 16 - 06 / 17 / 09
  1. Top 16 - 06 / 17 / 09
  2. Top 18 - 06 / 17 / 09
  3. Top 20 - 06 / 10 / 09
  4. Las Vegas - 6 / 04 / 09

Top 16 - 06 / 17 / 09

Jonathan took on a hip hop routine with Karla to kick off the night. The judges were impressed that Jonathan pulled off a great backflip, but they would like to see more chemistry from him.

Top 18 - 06 / 17 / 09

Salsa dancer Jonathan performed a contemporary dance with Karla. Despite dancing outside of his comfort zone, Mary said Jonathan "danced that style better than [his] own."

Top 20 - 06 / 10 / 09

Salsa dancer Jonathan performed a sassy Cha Cha with his partner Karla. Adam Shankman thought Jonathan was great and danced like a man

Las Vegas - 6 / 04 / 09

Salsa dancer Jonathan Platero won over the judges during the audition process. When the judges told him he made the finals, he could barely contain his excitement.

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Jonathan Platero QA

What is your full name?
Jonathan Arthur Platero
Do you have a nickname?
Jon-Jon
Where do you currently live?
Manhattan
Where were you born?
Florida
What is your hometown?
Orlando, Florida (Mickey Town)
How old are you?
21 finally
What is your birth date?
05/24/1988
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
Nope
Are you married?
Nope
Do you have any children?
Maybe, LOL, NO.
Do you have a job?
No, I'm broke.
How old were you when you started dancing?
16 years old.
Do you have any formal dance training?
Jazz and gymnastics.
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Salsa
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
I can shake my eyes.
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Blake McGrath
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
Nope, I'm the only dancer.
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Yes, High School Musical as a dancer and acrobat.
What would you like to see happen to you as a result of the show?
Become a full time professional dancer.
Where would you like to be in 10 years and what would you like to be doing?
Own my own dance studio and casting agency and I'd like to be on Broadway.
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
My pants ripping in the middle of a performance while wearing white undies and black pants.
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
Dancing with different partners and picking up choreography quickly.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
When they put dance in slow mo.
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
Definitely Sonya Tayeh and Mia Michaels.

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About Jonathan Platero

Platero was a gymnast before he began dancing at age 16. He is a graduate of Seminole High School, was a World Salsa finalist in 2006-2007 and performed as a dancer and acrobat in "High School Musical."

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