SABC 1 brings back 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 3

Mzansi’s favourite dance show, So You Think You Can Dance, is coming back in its 3^rd season starting on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho on Saturday 17 August 2013, at 18h30. So You Think You Can Dance is a reality dance competition that is now in its 3^rd season on SABC1. The sensational reality dance show kick started with a series of exciting country-wide auditions held in Durban on July 13^th (BAT Centre); Cape Town on the 20^th (Academy of Performing Arts), and the final auditions in Johannesburg on the weekend of 28 & 29 July (UJ Arts). 

The stunning Sinazo Yolwa (The Link) has been confirmed as the host.

35 contestants are selected by the judging panel, to attend call back auditions in Johannesburg where they are given the opportunity to work with choreographers, learn different dance styles and perform these dances to stay in the competition. 16 contestants are then chosen during this phase to take part in the live performance shows of the competition, where they will compete as pairs but also as individuals for the title of South Africa’s most talented dancer.

 

 

The next phase of the show consists of performance and results shows. The top 16 contestants are randomly paired up and select a dance style which they will perform in front of a live audience and the judging panel. Choreographers from different dance disciplines are at their disposal for the duration of the training week. After the performance show viewers have an opportunity to vote for their favourite dancer and the results are announced during the result show.   

How the show works

• The live shows start airing on Saturday 17 August 2013, at 18h30.
• The first 3 shows will capture the excitement of the regional auditions.
• Every Saturday evening will see eight dance couples (16 contestants) compete in a variety of dance styles – ballroom; ballet; salsa; hip-hop – and viewers will be given an opportunity to vote via sms for their favourite dancers.
• The Result Show will broadcast every Monday at 19h00 - starting on the 23^rd September 2013. The voting results will see the elimination of 2 dancers (1 male & 1 female) every week by the judging panel.
• The top 4 will compete in pairs as well as individually until the winner is chosen – to walk away with the title and the grand prize (R250 000 in cash)

Judges: Harold Van Buuren; Top Billing's Lorna Maseko &  Muvhango's Themba Nofomele

Do not miss on the excitement, unbelievable dance moves and the electrifying atmosphere of the new season of, So You Think You Can Dance, every Saturday at 18h30 – only on SABC1 Mzansi Fo Sho!!