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Performance Highlights

Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09
  1. Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09
  2. Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09
  3. Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09
  4. Las Vegas - 10 / 21 / 09

Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09

Phillip Attmore performed a samba with his partner, Channing. Adam liked the supportive partnership Phillip and Channing have formed.

Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09

Phillip Attmore was paired with Channing Cooke for a Jive routine. Judge Adam Shankman said, "Phillip, you did beautifully in this style, which I expected."

Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09

Phillip Attmore met with tap choreographer Derick K. Grant to learn a routine with Bianca and Peter. Nigel mentioned that tap is impressive because it looks graceful up top, but down below there's a lot of tough footwork happening.

Las Vegas - 10 / 21 / 09

Tap dancer Phillip Attmore's smooth dancing and killer solo advanced him to the Top 20.

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  3. Top 20 Season 6 Photocast Play
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Phillip Attmore QA

What is your full name?
Phillip Alexander Attmore
Do you have a nickname?
Phil
Where do you currently live?
Los Angeles
Where were you born?
Los Angeles
What is your hometown?
Pasadena
How old are you?
25
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
(none listed)
Are you married?
No
Do you have any children?
No
Do you have a job?
No
How old were you when you started dancing?
3
Do you have any formal dance training?
Al Gilbert Dance Studio, Academy 331, L.A. County H.S. for the Arts
Have you worked professionally? If so, please detail where.
Broadway shows – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, White Christmas. Tours – 42nd Street, Fosse. Film/TV – “Ned’s Declassified Survival Guide,” Steadfast, “Judging Amy,” “Sisters,” Silent Tongue. Regional – “Ray Charles Live,” “Stormy Weather.” Cabaret/Solo – “Moments Musicaux” (Paris).
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Tap/Theatrical Dance
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
Singing, spoken-word poetry, acting, traveling, writing
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Gregory Hines
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
My brother danced a little bit on “The Mickey Mouse Club”
Was there a family member or friend who inspired you to dance?
My whole family inspired me to dance in their support and encouragement.
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Yes, on Broadway and on tour.
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
Dancing in squatter camps in South Africa
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
The passion and heart of every dancer I’ve met inspires me. Listen to understand…then speak if necessary.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
Gene Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain” from Singin’ in the Rain, Gregory Hines and Ann Miller in “Too Darn Hot” from Kiss Me Kate
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
As many as I can!
Have you worked with any notable choreographers? If so, who?
Gillian Lynne, Ann Reinking, Randy Skinner
What style do you hope to pick out of the hat? Which style of dance are you afraid to get?
I would like to pick Contemporary, Broadway, or Jazz. Not afraid, but I will need to focus for Hip Hop and Ballroom.
Is there a particular type of dance that you don’t know but want to learn?
I would want to learn African dance
Which So You Think You Can Dance alumni do you look up to and why?
Ryan Kasprzak! Because he helped make way for other Tappers.
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
I hope to grow as much as possible and be myself.
What does making it to the Top 20 mean to you?
Making it to Top 20 is an incredible feeling.
What would you like America to know about you?
I want America to know that I love people, and I love life.

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About Phillip Attmore

My name is Phillip Attmore and I am 25 years old. I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I started dancing at the age of 3. After graduating from the LA County High School for the Arts, I began working and traveling in shows around the globe. I have worked on Broadway, been featured on television/commercials, and I work in a non-profit performing arts company that serves different social causes around the world (Mosaic Urban Poets).

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