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Yesterday was the big reveal:
Who are the top ten on So You Think You Can Dance… but as usual… the twist in the end making the top ten a top eleven.
Do you know the top eleven on So You Think You Can Dance? Wanna meet them?
Alexie Agdeppa of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Alexie Agdeppa
Age: 26
Dance Specialty: Jazz
Hometown: Rowland Heights, CA
She was in Vegas Week four times previously, and now it´s her time to shine!
She was close last season but a Top 20 spot was given to another Fil-Am 20-yr old Pauline Mata, who is from the same dance studio as Alexie in Walnut, California.
Pauline finished 16th with her dance partner.
She currently Resides: Los Angeles, CA
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Billy Bell of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Billy Bell
Age: 20
Dance Specialty: Contemporary
Hometown: Palm Beach, FL
Currently Resides: New York, NY
Billy Bell is 20 years old. He is a student at Juilliard. His family is from South Florida, where he was born and raised. Billy studies the art of dance and focuses on a modern contemporary style. He enjoys doing choreography and traveling.
He was top 20 last season, but due to illness he needed to forfeit his participation until this season.
Billy Bell is on Twitter, where you can follow his updates.
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Kent Boyd of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Kent Boyd
Age: 18
Dance Specialty: Contemporary Jazz
Hometown: Botkins, OH
Currently Resides: Wapakoneta, OH
Kent Boyd auditioned to the tune of Billy Porter´s Time and was a fan favourite since the auditions.
A recent high school graduate, Kent Boyd has been dancing since he was 8 years old. Boyd appeared in several high school musical productions, including “Oklahoma!” and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Lauren Froderman of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Lauren Froderman
Age: 18
Dance Specialty: Contemporary Jazz
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Currently Resides: Phoenix, AZ
A recent high school graduate, Lauren Froderman was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old. At age 10, Froderman performed with the Phoenix Rockettes. Her life’s ambition is to perform on Broadway and become a school teacher.
Her nicknames are Frodie o LoFro.
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Ashley Galvan of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Ashley Galvan
Age: 19
Dance Specialty: Contemporary
Hometown: Visalia, CA
Currently Resides: Burbank, CA
Ashley Galvan began dancing at age 3. She appeared in 2009’s “Fame” and toured with the Broadway show “Wonderland.” In addition to dancing, Galvan loves swimming, shopping, movies and fast food.
Her nickname is BooBoo
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Robert Roldan of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Robert Roldan
Age: 19
Dance Specialty: Contemporary
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Currently Resides: North Hollywood, CA
Robert Roldan took his first Hip Hop class at age 11. After graduating from high school, he performed with the “Bad Boys of Dance” for a year and a half. In addition to dance, he enjoys singing, acting and fashion.
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Jose Ruiz of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Jose Ruiz
Age: 21
Dance Specialty: B-Boy
Hometown: Miami, FL
Currently Resides: Pembroke Pines, FL
Jose Ruiz is a self-taught B-Boy who has never had professional dance training. He describes his dance style as “smooth, flowing and explosive.” Ruiz has competed in international dance competitions and performed on cruise ships. He also enjoys yoga and plays several musical instruments.
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Cristina Santana of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Cristina Santana
Age: 24
Dance Specialty: Salsa
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Currently Resides: San Diego, CA
Born in Mexicali, Mexico, Cristina Santana started dancing at age 7 when a friend invited her to ballet class. Santana took up Salsa dancing six years ago after moving to the U.S. Santana enjoys singing, eating and listening to music, and counts Mikhail Baryshnikov as one of her favorite dancers.
Her nickname is simply Cris
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Melinda Sullivan of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Melinda Sullivan
Age: 22
Dance Specialty: Tap
Hometown: Thousand Oaks, CA
Currently Resides: Los Angeles, CA
A native of Long Island, NY, Melinda Sullivan is this season’s sole tap dancer. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old, and has appeared in “Cats,” “High School Musical,” “High School Musical 2” and “Wonderland.” Sullivan is passionate about music and dance education, and is a fan of tap-dance legend Gregory Hines.
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Adéchiké Torbert of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Adéchiké Torbert
Age: 23
Dance Style: Contemporary
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Currently Resides: Queens, NY
AdéChiké Torbert was inspired to begin dancing at age 6 by his older brother, who is also a dancer. Torbert describes his style as “contemporary…with a hint of flavor.” In addition to dancing, he enjoys cooking and fashion.
He´s full of nicknames: Adé, Chiké, Cheeks, Adébedooks, Deezy
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
Alex Wong of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Season 7 Top 11
Alex Wong
Age: 23
Dance Style: Ballet
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Currently Resides: Miami, FL
Alex Wong is a former principal soloist with the Miami City Ballet. He was awarded his position with the ballet at age 17 after winning the prestigious “Prix de Lausanne” competition. Wong also sings and plays the piano.
Another one with many nicknames: Wong Wong, Wongy, Wongaroni, Fatty
Photo Credit: Mathieu Young/FOX
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