SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: THE NEXT GENERATION Reveals Eight Finalists

Last night, Sheaden Gabriel was eliminated on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: THE NEXT GENERATION, after Ruby Castro was saved by judges Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul, Jason Derulo and Maddie Ziegler.

In the all-new "The Next Generation: Top 8 Perform + Elimination" episode of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE airing Monday, Aug. 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, each dancer must continue to prove that they belong in the running to become America's Favorite Dancer. Don't miss epic performances by the Top Eight and find out who has reached the end of his/her journey!

The sixth annual National Dance Day - an annual celebration that encourages Americans to embrace dance as a fun and positive way to maintain good health and combat obesity - will take place on Saturday, July 30.

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The Top Eight Finalists for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: THE NEXT GENERATION are:

Tahani Anderson Age: 13 Hometown: Hollywood, CA Dance Specialty: Hip Hop

Kida Burns Age: 14 Hometown: Sacramento, CA Dance Specialty: Hip Hop

Ruby Castro Age: 12 Hometown: Miami, FL Dance Specialty: Ballroom

J.T. Church Age: 10 Hometown: Bristow, VA Dance Specialty: Jazz

Emma Hellenkamp Age: 11 Hometown: San Diego, CA Dance Specialty: Tap

Tate McRae Age: 12 Hometown: Calgary, Canada Dance Specialty: Contemporary

Jake Monreal Age: 12 Hometown: Miami, FL Dance Specialty: Ballroom

Jordan Wandick Age: 14 Hometown: Bakersfield, CA Dance Specialty: Contemporary

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