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Russell Ferguson

Performance Highlights

Finale - 12 / 16 / 09
  1. Finale - 12 / 16 / 09
  2. Top 6 - 12 / 15 / 09
  3. Top 8 - 12 / 08 / 09
  4. Top 10 - 12 / 01 / 09
  5. Top 12 - 11 / 24 / 09
  6. Top 14 - 11 / 17 / 09
  7. Top 16 - 11 / 10 / 09
  8. Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09
  9. Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09
  10. Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09
  11. Las Vegas - 10 / 21 / 09

Finale - 12 / 16 / 09

Russell Ferguson was named America's Favorite Dancer and winner of Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance.

Top 6 - 12 / 15 / 09

Krumper Russell Ferguson mastered lyrical jazz, the Paso Doble, and hip hop choreography. An emotional Mary Murphy said, "Russell you are just so special. I have not seen someone grow in six seasons as much as you have."

Top 8 - 12 / 08 / 09

Russell danced hip hop, Bollywood, and a krump solo. Nigel complimented him on his body of work across the season and said he believes Russell will make it to the finale.

Top 10 - 12 / 01 / 09

Russell performed a krump solo and partnered Mollee in lyrical jazz and the jive. Adam called him "an extraordinary partner" and Nigel noticed how he "moved all over this stage like a real contemporary dancer."

Top 12 - 11 / 24 / 09

Russell danced the samba and a contemporary piece with Noelle. Nigel told Russell his "technique gets better and better every week."

Top 14 - 11 / 17 / 09

Russell revisited the Foxtrot with Noelle. Nigel said to Russell, "There's no question you are a star. You have a wonderful performance quality about you."

Top 16 - 11 / 10 / 09

Russell tackled Afro Jazz choreography with Noelle. Mary called Russell "the king of Afro Jazz" and put him on the Hot Tamale Train.

Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09

Russell Ferguson performed a hip hop number with his recovered partner, Noelle. Mary thought Russell won their fight-to-the-death themed tennis match.

Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09

Krumper Russell Ferguson performed a Foxtrot with choreographer Melanie Lapatin. Nigel Lythgoe said Russell is "an inspiration for many people."

Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09

Krumper Russell Ferguson performed a Tabitha & Napoleon hip hop routine with Kevin and Legacy. Nigel called him "fabulous."

Las Vegas - 10 / 21 / 09

Mia Michaels told Russell Ferguson, “When I first saw you dance…I was blown away because it was so authentic…and then you kept proving yourself.” Russell showed that krumpers have a soft side when he cried tears of joy.

Videos

  1. Season 6 Finale & Recap! Play
  2. Profile of Russell Ferguson Play
  3. Introducing the Top 20 Play
  4. Top 20 Season 6 Photocast Play

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Russell Ferguson QA

What is your full name?
Russell Lewis Ferguson
Do you have a nickname?
Gutta or Mann
Where do you currently live?
Boston
Where were you born?
Boston, MA
What is your hometown?
Roxbury
How old are you?
20 years old
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
I am currently not in school.
Are you married?
No
Do you have any children?
No
Do you have a job?
No
How old were you when you started dancing?
6 years old professionally
Do you have any formal dance training?
5 years of formal training at Boston Art Academy High School
Have you worked professionally? If so, please detail where.
I worked professionally with Boston City Lights.
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Krump
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
Drawing, acting, singing, rapping, video editing, Music Maker
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Michael Jackson
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
No
Was there a family member or friend who inspired you to dance?
My parents pushed me through my whole life.
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Yes.
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
(none listed)
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
That you have to keep the faith.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
Michael Jackson’s 30th Anniversary tribute
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
Mia Michaels, Savion Glover
Have you worked with any notable choreographers? If so, who?
Ronald K. Brown and Nathan Trice
What style do you hope to pick out of the hat? Which style of dance are you afraid to get?
I hope to pick out disco. Not afraid of anything!
Is there a particular type of dance that you don’t know but want to learn?
The foxtrot
Which So You Think You Can Dance alumni do you look up to and why?
(none listed)
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
A steady career
What does making it to the Top 20 mean to you?
It means it’s just the beginning of the rest of my life.
What would you like America to know about you?
That I’m real, raw, and rugged.

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About Russell Ferguson

My name is Russell Ferguson. I was born in Boston, M.A. and I am 20 years old. I've been dancing since I was 3 years old and I'm still going. My drive in life is guided by God and my motivation comes from my parents. I hope the world could see me as an artist and hopefully appreciates what I'm putting out there.

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