So You Think You Can Dance Tour Changed My Life

I watched the So You Think You Can Dance tour last Thursday and it was very inspiring. While watching the show, I felt like I can go out there and be somebody!

The show consisted of dances originated on the TV show with some for-the-tour choreography. The dancers also introduced the numbers with short skits and banter. I got reminded of what Shane Sparks said to me in an interview recently that your career goals should go beyond being a dancer. I thought Kupono was a good actor -- did he do theater?

Just like my observation two years ago when I watched this tour in Long Island and Portland, the audience was very well behaved and appreciative of the dances. (Also, let's go gays!) There were many standing ovations and cheers, which rivaled that of the cheers on the American Idol tour. Philip Chbeeb and Brandon Bryant got the loudest responses after their solos.

I really loved this, and if you are a fan of the show, you should watch. The chance to cheer your favorites after every routine is worth the effort.

Afterwards, I went to the after party meet and greet as a guest of Ade Obayomi. Unlike my experience on the Idol tour, everything went smoothly. I got pictures with almost everybody!

When I met Ade, I noticed that he wore his hair pick even with short hair which was cute. I hugged him and said thanks and he said: "There's Jason, your favorite." Haha. Wait, I also wanted to see you Ade! (You can follow Ade Obayomi on Twitter at @ADEEVERYDAY)

Jason Glover approached us, and we posed for a picture. He did not recognize me, so while he was signing autographs I told him I was Rickey from Rickey.org. Then he said: "Thanks! You supported me when everyone was writing me off. You were the only one." Awww. Reminded me of the time I blogged about Fantasia Barrino.

On my way out, Ryan Kasprzak spotted me and told me I was a lifesaver every time he was traveling and had no access to a TV. That really made me feel so useful! I asked: "Did you make it this season?" he replied: "I'm not allowed to say." LOL I posed with his brother Evan, who I told: You were my pick to win. Then he said: "I was my pick too!"

Everyone I met were very nice, including Ray the security person!

Thanks to Darla, Sharon and the rest of the Adam Bombs who helped me take pictures!

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