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Ever wish you could perform like the contestants on the hit FOX series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE!?

No one denies that shows like THE VOICE, THE AMAZING RACE, and AMERICAN IDOL have a larger cultural cache, but for fans who enjoy honest, artistic creativity, there is nothing on television like SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Each year, SYTYCD routinely turns out some of the most impressive and moving performances you will see anywhere. With changes to the format this year, including returning to a single winner, the introduction of dance crews, and a young up-start named Justin Bieber, Season 11 could just be the most exciting yet.

The 11th season of So You Think You Can Dance debuts with auditions from New Orleans and Chicago on a two-hour premiere event airingtonight (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Next week, the Emmy Award-nominated series continues with audition episodes in Chicago and Los AngelesWednesday, June 4 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), in Los Angeles and Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 11 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) and in Atlanta onWednesday, June 18 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

Below, watch an extended clip of pop and R&B phenom Justin Bieber announcing the new competition element for Dance Crews on FOX's "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE"

The Pasadena Playhouse announced today the planning and honorary gala committee members leading the best party in Pasadena annual fundraiser entitled PREMIERE GALA -TAKE THE LEAD AT THE PLAYHOUSE. The Pasadena Playhouse's gala will be held on the stage of The Pasadena Playhouse on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 5:30p.m.

FOX is announcing additional spring and summer premiere dates for 2014. FOX spices up summer with new seasons of Gordon Ramsay's KITCHEN NIGHTMARES, MASTERCHEF and HOTEL HELL.

'The Making of The Sound of Music Live!' premiered on NBC on, November 27 at 8pm. The special, produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, provides an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the three month countdown to 'The Sound of Music Live!,' a three-hour live event, premiering on Thursday, December 5 at 8/7C. Today, NBC released the special online - watch it in full below!

'The Making of The Sound of Music Live!' premieres on NBC tonight, November 27 at 8pm. The special, produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, provides an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the three month countdown to 'The Sound of Music Live!,' a three-hour live event, premiering on Thursday, December 5 at 8/7C.

'The Making of The Sound of Music Live!' premieres on NBC Wednesday, November 27 at 8pm. The special, produced by NBC News' Peacock Productions, provides an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the three month countdown to 'The Sound of Music Live!,' a three-hour live event, premiering on Thursday, December 5 at 8/7C.

When designer dog accessories company Bow Wow Couture (http://www.shopbwc.com) of Gainesville, Florida made the decision to gift its couture dog collars to celebrities attending The Artisan Group exhibit at GBK's Celebrity Gift Lounge for the 2013 Primetime Emmys, its expectations were modest. The decision has paid off however, with photos, thank you notes and tweeted accolades from gift bag recipients.

So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. Celebrating its landmark 10th season, So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America and will be coming to the State Theatre for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY tonight, October 15 at 8 p.m.! The season 10 tour line-up includes: Aaron Turner, Amy Yakima, 'Fik-Shun,' Hayley Erbert, Jasmine Harper, Jenna Johnson, Makenzie Dustman, Nico Greetham, Paul Karmiryan, and Tucker Knox.

So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. Celebrating its landmark 10 th season, So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America, performing in a mix of theaters and arenas as part of the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2013, sponsored by BLOCH, an international leader in dance wear.

During the finale of last night's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE on FOX, head judge and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe revealed that the dance competition will return for an 11th season this summer.

Well holy hoofers! That was one of the most joyous two hours and 20 minutes of television that I have witnessed in a long time; the fifteen minute real-life respite notwithstanding. From start to shocking finish Uncle Nigel and his panel of experts gave So You Think You Can Dance fans a proper celebratory sendoff to Season 10.

Voting will culminate in tonight's Season 10 Finale of So You Think You Can Dance when Mary Murphy, Cat Deeley, Nigel Lythgoe, and more announce 'America's Favorite Dancers!' But before we bring you the winners, great news! Lythgoe announced during tonight's episode that FOX has renewed the series for an 11th season, as revealed by The Hollywood Reporter. The renewal was also confirmed by a rep at FOX.

Well, it all comes down to this. Four months of auditions, partnerships, All-Stars, and voting will culminate in tonight's Season 10 Finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Tonight Mary Murphy, Cat Deeley, Nigel Lyhgoe, and an undoubtedly eclectic cast of assembled characters will announce 'America's Favorite Dancers!' This year, contemporary dancers Jasmine Harper and Amy Yakima are vying for the women's title, and hip hopper Fik-shun is hoping beyond hope that he can pull the biggest upset since the US Hockey Team beat Russia in the 1980 Winter Olympics and steal the crown from tap dancer Aaron Turner.

On Part One of the season finale airing Tuesday, Sept. 3 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), the competition heats up when guest judges Paula Abdul and Olympic Gold medalist Gabby Douglas join the judging panel.

So You Think You Can Dance, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour. Celebrating its landmark 10th season, So You Think You Can Dance's Top 10 finalists will make their way across North America and will be coming to the State Theatre for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY on October 15 at 8 p.m.! The season 10 tour line-up includes: Aaron Turner, Amy Yakima, "Fik-Shun," Hayley Erbert, Jasmine Harper, Jenna Johnson, Makenzie Dustman, Nico Greetham, Paul Karmiryan, and Tucker Knox.

Last night, after America's vote was revealed on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and following a tough deliberation, the judges - Nigel Lythgoe, Mary Murphy and guest judge Debbie Allen - sent Makenzie Dustman and Nico Greetham home at the end of the show.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, the eleven-time Primetime Emmy Award winning show that sparked America's fascination with dance, is set to captivate audiences again this fall live on tour.