You might be wondering how Michael Jackson has anything to do with So You Think You Can Dance. Truth is, Michael Jackson has had a near infinite influence on the world, and despite what he may or may not have done with his personal life, most if not all will agree with me that he is the "common denominator for everyone."
I can't even get into how he has affected dance, let alone music, because this post would probably take about a whole semester to write. But within So You Think You Can Dance, the king of pop can be seen from being Jason Glover's (S5) childhood obsession and idol to the movements of Wade Robson's Sexyback season two finale group dance. The influences of MJ can be seen all over SYTYCD, I mean, how many people have done moonwalks on the show?
Even in a random thread made up of SYTYCD fans from across the Americas, Michael Jackson's passing brought us together. All different people of different ages, different backgrounds, different beliefs, posting in unity lamenting over MJ just shows how big of a legacy he has left for this world. Did I mention that Facebook, Twitter, and Livejournal pretty much exploded once the news came out?
There's not much else to say right now, as I think everyone pretty much feels the same way as I do about MJ's passing, so I'll just post up some SYTYCD-affiliated thoughts.
Adam Shankman: Just meditating on the meaning of the three surreal entertainers deaths. Michael, I believe yours and lifes rules were at odds... I pray you finally find peace now.
Comfort Fedoke (S4): MICHAEL JACKSON DESERVES A BREAK FROM MEDIA AND THE WORLD HE IS IN GODS HANDS NOW. I CANT BELIEVE THIS!!! IM IN TEARS NOW! I LOVE YOU MICHAEL WITH ALL MY HEART REST IN PEACE IMA KEEP HIM IN MY PRAYERS AS WELL AS THE WORLD SHOULD THE KING OP POP IS NO LONGER WITH US!
Lacey Schwimmer (S3): Pop will NEVER be the same. RIP MJ<3
Neil Haskell (S3): A very sad day for music fans everywhere ...
Mary Murphy: Michael Jackson just passed away. I am so sad and crying in my dressing room, this will be a hard show to get through tonight .
Napolean and Tabitha D'umo: Sad news about Michael Jackson! VERY SAD.
Hok Konishi (S3): Omg... I can't believe it...
Blake McGrath (S1): Michael jackson will always live as the one like neo incomparable as bad as the come walks on the moon his death is a thriller MJ RIP
Shane Sparks: Today is my birthday and Micheal Jackson dies this is a sad day;(
Jason Williams (S2): Riding down the street BLASTING ALL MJ!!! RIP!!! I can't believe this day!!!
Dominic Sandoval (S3): my heart hurts rite now... dont know what to feel
William Wingfield (S4): Sleep In Peace Michael. U r IV EVER the king!!!
Gev Manoukian (S4): Is speechless, I cant believe that Michael Jackson has passed away today.
Benji Schwimmer (S2): King of Pop's legacy lives on!!!!!
Joshua Allen (S4): THE REASON WHY I EVEN STARTED DANCE JUST PASSED AWAY! I LOVE YOU MICHAEL "AND THATS IV REAL"
Nick Lazzarini (S1): Sad day.....i miss you cross my heart
Travis Wall (S2): Today was a lot. RIP MICHAEL! MAY YOU LIVE FOREVER IN ALL OF US! DEFINATELY THE GREATEST PERFORMANCE ARTIST OF ALL TIME
This is all I can find right now, but I'm sure everyone has their own thoughts around the same point: Michael Jackson will be missed.
Watch the season four cast dance to Thriller by Michael Jackson during their Halloween show on tour.
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And here's a clip of Wade Robson back in 1990 on Star Search. I can't even imagine what he is feeling now. The first half of Wade's dance career and what probably even started his dance career was imitating Michael Jackson.
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R.I.P. Michael Jackson
August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
