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bit.ly So You Think You Can Dance Season 6 Episode 17 Top 12 Perform 11/24/2009 12 remain. Each couple will be performing two dances. Starting next week the couples and dances will be picked at random. We start by hearing what each person will miss most about their performance partner. Ellenore says she’ll miss Ryan’s perfectionism and he’ll miss her energetic, quirky personality. They’ll be performing the Lindy hop choreographed by Carla Heiney. It has a lot of cartwheels, swingouts and lifts. Adam calls it a “fantastic start to the show.” He says Ellenore gets better and better every week. Mary says it’s a “stunning routine” and is glad the dance is included this season. Nigel says “I thought it was terrible…that we haven’t had the Lindy hop on this season.” He says it was “terrific to watch.” Next up, Kathryn and Legacy. He says she’s helped him with his body and stretching and she’ll miss the presence he brings to every routine. Their first dance is a jazz piece by Sonya Tayeh. She says it’s based on a man who can’t contain himself whenever he sees his lady. It includes him chomping on her hand. They dance to “So Deep,” by Hot Chip. Adam compliments Sonya on the routine, including how she used Legacy’s b-boy skills. “If you keep dancing like this, you’re going all the way,” he says, adding that he’s sorry to see the partnership break up. Mary particularly liked his entrance, crab walking onto stage. She says he was “outstanding.” And she’s a “marvel” to look at when …