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Nathan Trasoras

Performance Highlights

Top 10 - 12 / 01 / 09
  1. Top 10 - 12 / 01 / 09
  2. Top 12 - 11 / 24 / 09
  3. Top 14 - 11 / 17 / 09
  4. Top 16 - 11 / 10 / 09
  5. Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09
  6. Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09
  7. Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09
  8. Las Vegas - 10 / 22 / 09

Top 10 - 12 / 01 / 09

Nathan was paired with Kathryn this week and he took on Broadway and rumba choreography and danced a solo. Adam Shankman noticed the confidence that Nathan brought to the stage this week.

Top 12 - 11 / 24 / 09

Nathan performed a hip hop routine and the Can Can with Mollee. Nigel said that Nathan performed with the energy and enthusiasm that was required of him.

Top 14 - 11 / 17 / 09

Nathan danced with Mollee in a pop jazz piece. Nigel called Nathan "one of the most talented young men I have had the pleasure of meeting."

Top 16 - 11 / 10 / 09

Nathan took on a Salsa routine with Mollee. Judge Adam Shankman said he loves this pair of dancers.

Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09

Nathan Trasoras tackled a Bollywood dance with Mollee. Nigel thought Nathan did a tremendous job with his pirouettes and control.

Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09

Nathan Trasoras paired up with his new partner, Mollee Gray, and took on a Doriana Sanchez disco routine. Nigel said that piece "could only be danced by someone with that life."

Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09

Nathan Trasoras performed Tyce's contemporary number with Ariana, Jakob, and Channing. Mary loved Nathan's pirouettes during the "Crying" number.

Las Vegas - 10 / 22 / 09

Mia Michaels told contemporary dancer Nathan Trasoras, “We’d like to be a part of your growth. You are part of the top 20.”

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  3. Top 20 Season 6 Photocast Play
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Nathan Trasoras QA

What is your full name?
Nathaniel David Trasoras
Do you have a nickname?
Nathan
Where do you currently live?
Downey, CA
Where were you born?
Downey, CA
What is your hometown?
Downey, CA
How old are you?
18
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
I just graduated my high school.
Are you married?
No
Do you have any children?
No
Do you have a job?
Dance choreographer and teacher
How old were you when you started dancing?
10 years old
Do you have any formal dance training?
Tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip hop at West Coast School of the Arts, Jimmie DeFore’s, Elevation Studios, Millenium Dance Complex, Dance Precisions, Edge Performing Arts Center, Orange County High School of the Arts.
Have you worked professionally? If so, please detail where.
Yes: "America’s Got Talent" backup dancer. Bollywood video.
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Contemporary: a fusion of all my styles I have learned.
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
Trumpet, ping-pong, video games
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Travis Wall (contemporary), Mikey Trasoras and Twitch (hip hop)
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
Mikey Trasoras
Was there a family member or friend who inspired you to dance?
My parents and my brothers.
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Yes, at a lot of benefits and in "West Side Story"
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
Choreographing my own very first solo.
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
Never expect the expected.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
Trying to climb the prop fence for "West Side Story" but missing my part.
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
All the ballroom instructors, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, and Travis Wall.
Have you worked with any notable choreographers? If so, who?
Twitch, Dominic Sandoval, Hok
What style do you hope to pick out of the hat? Which style of dance are you afraid to get?
Rumba
Is there a particular type of dance that you don’t know but want to learn?
Learn a lot more of ballroom
Which So You Think You Can Dance alumni do you look up to and why?
Travis Wall and Twitch Boss
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
More growth
What does making it to the Top 20 mean to you?
That it’s my time to prove to my family that I appreciate their support.
What would you like America to know about you?
I love playing Halo 3.

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About Nathan Trasoras

I am Nathan Trasoras, 18, and I teach dance to people. I love learning and I appreciate positive energy from other dancers and artists. I audition for L.A. jobs and hope to live my dream. I am from Downey, California and assist certain choreographers.

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