Melanie Moore - So You Think You Can Dance Winner Conference Call

Live blogging the So You Think You Can Dance Conference Call for August 12, 2011

Melanie Moore won SYTYCD Season 8! She talked to reporters on Friday after her win.

"I'm bubbly and chatty and outgoing."

"10 days off. Go back to studio and take classes. Sleep for a day. Help boyfriend pack for school." (On what to do after)

"I want to be able to sustain a living dancing." (On offers after the show)

"I thought I had a chance. I felt confidence with what I've done throughout the competition." (On being a front-runner)

"Neil made me feel comfortable. We were daredevils about it. I have complete trust in my partners. We were fearless." (On big leaps)

"Lady Gaga is an amazing artist. Offers: no scouting yet. I'm just excited about the tour. I'm trying to remember all the routines." (On Lady Gaga and other offers)

"The reason why I did so well - my partnership with Marko. We rented studio space after regular practice (the only couple that did that). Also our work ethic." (Why she is successful on the show)

"Usually the favorite doesn't win (people have been calling her the favorite). I was ready to be second place. Any of the four could have taken it." (Why she was convinced Sasha would win)

"I've seen the movie, one of my mom's favorite. I think it would be electric. I hope it was a verbal contract!" (On Dirty Dancing)

"Most proud of tango routine with Marko." (Favorite routine)

"I love New York. My mom and I thought that dancing was hard to get into, so we decided to be an Art Major as a fallback." (On studying in Fordham)

"Oil Painting. Expressionist." (Specialty in Art)

"I was so surprised. I tried to make my personality go through. I don't really know." (Thoughts on Winning Vote Margin, and why fans voted for her)

"I want to get carry on luggage. Or a ring." (On prize money)

"I want to go back to school and take up dance. I will definitely be auditioning." (Plans after tour)

"I want to be an all-star!" (On SYTYCD All-Star)