So You Think You Can Dance: Season 11
Season eleven of the American reality television dance competition So You Think You Can Dance continues the established format of the long-running series. The program features dancers selected through open auditions held across the United States who participate in a rigorous competition designed to showcase their talents and training. Participants represent a diverse range of dance styles, including ballroom, ballet,
Season 11 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a reality television dance competition that airs on the Fox network in the United States.
- Qualified dancers from diverse backgrounds including ballroom, ballet, salsa, jive, and hip-hop compete to be named the best.
- The competition begins with open auditions held across America to select the participants for the season.
- The show utilizes a judging panel to evaluate the performances of the dancers throughout the rigorous competition.
Season overview
Season eleven of the American reality television dance competition So You Think You Can Dance continues the established format of the long-running series. The program features dancers selected through open auditions held across the United States who participate in a rigorous competition designed to showcase their talents and training. Participants represent a diverse range of dance styles, including ballroom, ballet, salsa, jive, and hip-hop, all competing for the title of the best dancer. The production maintains continuity in its leadership and judging panel for this installment. Nigel Lythgoe returns as a permanent member of the judge's panel, joined by ballroom expert Mary Murphy. Cat Deeley continues her tenure as the host of the series, marking her tenth consecutive season in that role. The show remains a competition where qualified dancers demonstrate their technical abilities and artistic range through various performances. As the flagship series of the international franchise, the program remains focused on the central goal of identifying and celebrating exceptional dance talent through a structured, multi-stage elimination process that tests the versatility and endurance of every contestant involved in the season.
Episode Guide
Season 11 Progress Shield
Auditions #1: New Orleans / Chicago
May 28, 2014 · 43 min
So You Think You Can Dance soars into its 11th season this May with a two-hour premiere event showcasing America's most talented dancers during the first round of auditions in New
Auditions #2: Chicago / L.A.
Jun 4, 2014 · 43 min
The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago and Los Angeles. Guest judges include Jenna Elfman and Fabrice Calmels (Chicago); and Christina Applegate (Los Angeles).
Auditions #3: L.A. / Philadelphia
Jun 11, 2014 · 43 min
The third round of auditions features dancers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Christina Applegate is the guest judge in Los Angeles, while Billy Porter and Misty Copeland share th
Auditions #4
Jun 18, 2014 · 43 min
The fourth round of auditions features dancers in Atlanta. Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Charles "Lil Buck" Riley are the guest judges.
Pasadena Callbacks
Jun 25, 2014 · 43 min
The contestants go to Pasadena, Cal., for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20. The guest judges are Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Irina Dvorovenko, Tara Lipinski and Adam Shankm
Top 20 Perform, 0 Eliminated
Jul 2, 2014 · 43 min
The Top 20 dancers perform. Jason Derulo is a guest judge, and also performs "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg.
Top 20 Perform, 2 Eliminated
Jul 9, 2014 · 43 min
The Top 20 dancers perform for a second time, but two contestants are eliminated.
Top 18 Perform, 2 Eliminated
Jul 16, 2014 · 43 min
The Top 18 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the guest judge. Also: A Great Big World perform "Say Something."
Top 16 Perform, 2 Eliminated
Jul 23, 2014 · 43 min
The Top 16 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Guest judge Misty Copeland.
Top 10 Perform, Eliminations
Aug 6, 2014 · 43 min
All-stars return to perform with this season's top 10 finalists; dancers face elimination.
Top 8 Perform, Elimination
Aug 13, 2014 · 43 min
The remaining eight finalists perform.
Top 6 Perform, Elimination
Aug 20, 2014 · 43 min
The top six finalists perform; guest judge Christina Applegate.
Top 4 Perform
Aug 27, 2014 · 43 min
The top four finalists perform; guest judge Tara Lipinski.
Winner Announced
Sep 3, 2014 · 43 min
The winner is announced; guest judges include Jenna Dewan Tatum.