So You Think You Can Dance

Hi Wingers!

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, but I have been keeping busy with So You Think You Can Dance, and since I wasn’t able to blog about that, I really didn’t have much to say!

Anyhow for anyone who missed it and wanted to see it, I’ve found some clips of it on youtube and I thought I would post it.

And for those that are new to the Winger, welcome! I blog here about dance and if you would like to keep updated on my season at Miami City Ballet, come check out the Winger!

Miami Audition:

Vegas Week:

Elimination:

Finally, I also wanted to thank everyone for being so supportive of me - Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Comments

Veronica Moretti Niebuhr

You ROCK!

Jun 06, 2009 @ 18:37

Sarah

you are an amazing dancer! i wish you could have stayed on the show because i have a feeling you would have won.

Jun 06, 2009 @ 22:01

Janie

You are such a beautiful dancer. I enjoyed watching you on SYTYCD.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 03:25

Michael

You are so awesome. You have inspired me to dance. You are truly amazing.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 03:46

Ruth

you were amazing, I really did enjoy your stay on SYTYCD. Thanks for opening America’s eyes to the ballet world. If you do ever decide to return to the show you’ve got your self a fan for sure. If not, I wish you the best regardless and I hope to catch you live one day!

Jun 07, 2009 @ 04:12

susan kim

hearts and hugs, alex.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 06:33

Crystal

You’re solo at Vegas was truly breathtaking. It was really too bad that you couldn’t be on the show! I really loved watching you dance. It was inspiring and I would love to see you on stage live.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 07:07

Chuyun

OMG you’re such an awesome dancer! Do keep us updated when you next return to SYTYCD! Meanwhile, train hard while at MCB! I’m proud to share my surname with you

Jun 07, 2009 @ 10:54

bellelameg

Alex, it was a pleasure to watch the few clips they showed of you on SYTYCD. I am positive if you had been allowed out of your contract and to participate on the show, you would have gone all the way and won. Best of luck with all of your future ventures and I’ll continue to follow what you are up to via Winger.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 11:45

Carter

You are absolutely AMAZING!!! Definitely the best male dancer I have seen on the show! PLEASE audition again because I need to see more of you!!

Jun 07, 2009 @ 13:29

K. Lou

Hi Alex,

Loved seeing your dancing on the show. What a talent!!!

Jun 07, 2009 @ 15:54

A Little Tea or Something

Alex–you were the one and only reason I planned to give the show one last chance this year. But I watched open-mouthed, in horror, as Nigel Lythgoe dropped that bomb on you last week. I am so very sorry. You are an astonishing, sterling dancer and you also seem like a genuinely nice guy. Best wishes to you always.

Deb Young
Knoxville Ballet School

Jun 07, 2009 @ 16:12

Holly Abbie

Alex,
You deserve all the best. I watched how supprtive you were to all of the dancers before you went in–simply stellar. A tribute to your character.
You opened the eyes of many to the world of ballet. Your future is going to be amazing! How fortunate we got a glimpse of your talent on TV.

Holly

Jun 07, 2009 @ 18:41

David

my favorite part of your video from Las Vegas week is when Debbie Allen mouths “shut up” during your solo.

Jun 07, 2009 @ 20:30

Steve Hermann

Dear Alex,
As a former “movician” having studied and performed in Europe,and USA mime,dance and theatre, I am a big fan and supporter of dance. Your last performance on So You Think You Can Dance, was breathtaking! I was stunned by the pure power and beauty. It was Bruce Lee’s 2″ punch that would send opponents flying on their derrieres. I was floored. And I was also floored by the announcement of you not being let out of your contract in Miami! What the…?! Why wasn’t this worked out before you auditioned? Wouldn’t you being in the top 20 on So You Think You Can Dance bring a ton of publicity to your dance company in Miami and increase it’s audience? I don’t get it. And I’m so frustrated that I won’t see you anymore being that I live in California. Stay healthy,good luck and I hope to see you on the show next year. And gosh, I’m still upset that you’re not on the show!

Jun 07, 2009 @ 21:52

padee

you’re an extordinary dancer. i was really looking foward to you on so you think you can dance. hope to see you on there in the future.

Jun 08, 2009 @ 06:00

tony

You are the shiz and thats pretty much the best way to get knocked off the show. Good luck on your future excursions in and away from the ballet.

Jun 08, 2009 @ 16:26

jcf

Alex, stay true to yourself - always! If SYTYCD has started a new phase of self-discovery and -expression for you, continue that journey. It may be at a slower pace, for now. “To thine own self - be true.”

Jun 09, 2009 @ 04:21

Alex

Thank you guys so much for your supportive comments!!! I really appreciate it more than I can possibly express! Thank you!!

Jun 09, 2009 @ 08:04

vince

Alex, you are absolutely amazing, normally when i watch sytycd, i just pay attention to the hiphoppers, but when i saw your solos, u definitely introduced me to a different view of dancing overall. I can’t wait to see you on sytycd again, I was so sad when they said you were under contract.

Jun 09, 2009 @ 17:05

Patty

Such a shame that you couldn’t stay on the show. You were my favorite. Do you plan to try again when your contract ends? When does your contract end? And when can I possibly fly down to Miami to see you in the meantime?

Jun 11, 2009 @ 03:03

Cindy Savage

Dear Alex,
You are amazing and I was anxious to see what you would do with the other genres of dance. I was so disappointed for you because you were so hurt. I was also disappointed that I was not going to see more of your dancing.

We’ve gotten a taste, now we all want more!

Keep on dancing.

Jun 11, 2009 @ 17:01

the sassy kathy

alex, you were absolutely breathtaking on the show. i had no idea you blogged on the winger. keep up the amazing work… hope to see you in future seasons of SYTYCD… or on your own turf at miami city ballet!

Jun 12, 2009 @ 00:44

Nicole

Alex… we wish you were dancing up here in Vancouver. I cried when I saw the episode that Miami wouldn’t let you out of your contract! You were our favorite. Keep dancing and we’ll keep watching.

Jun 12, 2009 @ 01:41

Tony

Alex, those clips were amazing. Too bad you couldn’t stay in the competition. Best of luck with whatever you do.

PS I also loved the Single Ladies video backstage in the DQ costumes.

Jun 12, 2009 @ 07:50

lexi

Alex,

You are incredible. So amazing to watch. I hope we can see more of you in the future!

Jun 13, 2009 @ 01:02

Christie

Please tell me you will be able to joing SYTYCD next season! Hopefully your contract with the Miami Ballet will be up by then! I’m crushed that you will not be on the show this year!

Jun 13, 2009 @ 20:44

Natalie

I was gutted when you had to leave the show! The breathtaking quality of your dance just leaped off the screen…

Best of luck to you in the future!

Jun 13, 2009 @ 22:57

Lee Yoon Jee

alex! you are so great. WHEN DO YOU GET OUT OF YOUR CONTRACT?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!? because you HAVE to be on SYTYCD! from one asian dancer to another…i love you!

Jun 14, 2009 @ 05:18

Wayne

Alex I was so pleased with your dancing. I am so proud of you. I was very sad to hear that they wouldn’t let you out of your contract. Please give another go Asap !!!!

Jun 14, 2009 @ 08:53

Vanessa

My sister and I truly loved your stay on SYTYCD! When I saw that you were on I screamed out “OMG I know who that is!” hahaha. You are a beautiful dancer and I know for a fact that you will go very far in your career in and out of the ballet world. I really hope that once you are done with Miami City Ballet you go back to SYTYCD just so I can have the chance to watch you and enjoy your dancing every Wednesday night!

Best of Luck with everything!!!!

Jun 18, 2009 @ 05:05

Jenny

I was rooting for you the show. Please don’t give up on the show and audition again when your contract end. No matter what happens, with your ability—your bound to go far in life.

Jun 19, 2009 @ 01:34

Elizabeth

As soon as they introduced you I knew you were from the Winger. I hope someday you’re able to go back. It would make a non-voter vote! Your solos were just amazing.

Jun 23, 2009 @ 17:07

Mama Dee

I applaud you for expanding into a different dance area! I have heard that MCB will be getting a few more audience members because of your exposure on SYTYCD—your dancing talent excited a lot of people.
Go with your flow, baby boy!
All the best to you.

Jul 01, 2009 @ 19:02

Lynn

Alex,
You are completely captivating! I never had much of an interest in dance before I saw you, but you are electrifying

Jul 31, 2009 @ 01:24

Michelle from Ohio State

Hey Alex! I remember seeing you on SYTYCD season 5 and was so proud! After the finale, I had to look up to see if you were going to be on season 6 lol. Do you think you will be able to be on the show in the near future? I want to see you dance all genres! I admire you lots! i wish I could meet you!

Aug 09, 2009 @ 19:01

David

I know that the season you auditioned for is over but I still think about how (you) another ballet person (besides Melissa Sandvig) could have been on that show. There could have been a pas de deux with you and Melissa.

Well … the show seems like it is going to be on for quite a few years. So … try again!!

Aug 14, 2009 @ 21:31

Liese

Dear Alex,
From the little I saw of your auditions from So You Think You Can Dance you are extremely talented. From all the dancers and performances your audition was the standout of last season.

I was hoping that you would perhaps be allowed to try out again but here it is Sept. 2nd. and I can’t find any news about you. Let me just say that the viewing public and anyone who loves dance has been robbed of the chance to see an extraordinary dancer.

Good Luck in the future. I only wish I was able to see you dance on stage. Thank you for being such a wonderful and talented dancer.

Sep 02, 2009 @ 20:44

Lee

Alex. We just got the new SYTYCD series in South Africa and WOW, you amazed us all. I cried when Nigel said you wouldn’t be allowed out of your contract. What an absolute shame because you most certainly would have won by a mile.
BRILLIANT is an absolute understatement for what you bring to the dance stage!!!

Sep 25, 2009 @ 11:23

Darla Skolnekovich

You are magnificent. I am so honored and grateful to be able to witness through your impossible movement, such a profound expression, maybe blessed violation and exposure of our blood, our bones and the violence of the human heart. You are the reason that we might survive ourselves. You are hope. To me, that is true. Between you and Billy Bell-who also kicks my arse-, I honestly feel the potential for balance away from the hands of hate, greed and small ugly corners. Thank You. I am a mom and wife in a tiny town and I want to thank you from the bottom of my tired and sorrowed heart for the joy of you. All my love-Darla

Jun 18, 2010 @ 01:48

Gail Cruz

Alex:

Loved watching your performance on SYTYD. Were you in the Miami City Performance recently at the Broward Center?

My daughter is a ballet dancer also, she danced until recently, and was teaching for a while here in Miami.

I notice you are from Canada, I was wondering if your family was originally from Jamaica. I am and I know many of the Jamaicans moved to Canada. Wong was a popular name in the islands.

Good luck and congratulations

Gail

Jun 18, 2010 @ 20:29

Melissa

Your performance last week on SYTYCD brought me to tears. WOW!!!

Jun 19, 2010 @ 04:45

Rachel

oh my goodness Alex you are amazing!!!
I have been a fan of you since you first tried out for SYTYCD, and I was ecstatic when you made the show this year. You are truly an amazing dancer and person! When I heard Nigel say that you were injured, my heart sank. I just wanted to give you my support and say that I hope you get better soon! I am not a professional dancer, and I don’t even take dance lessons, but I have a deep respect for the art of dance and for you. You are an inspiration! I truly believe that your career has only just begun. You’d better be able to dance next week or I’m going to be really mad! With all seriousness, I really do hope that you get well, and I will be watching to see if there is a time that I can see you dance live!! You are just amazing!
xoxo

P.S- your hip hop routine last week with Twitch was FREAKING BEAST! luv ya

Jul 08, 2010 @ 01:22

Emily

Dear Alex, I am so sad that you had to exit from SYTYCD! My heart was broken when I knew you injured your leg yesterday. I prayed that there was nothing serious so that you can come back to dance. Today when I watched the show, I cannot stop from crying - I wish some magic could heal your leg! I enjoyed your dance so much. I have been watching your hip hop routine many times a day - you are brilliant, the best dancer ever! Please get reocvered quickly!

Your fellow Canadian from Vancouver!

Jul 09, 2010 @ 02:59

Sharon

Hi Alex,

I’m with Mia–I missed seeing you dance on SYTYCD. I knew something was terribly wrong when I didn’t see you in the opener. Very sad about your unfortunate circumstance–I only watched SYTYCD because I very much enjoyed your dancing…. especially after waiting a whole year (since last year’s auditions) to see you do what your so gifted at doing.

Get well soon. Your heart may ache but we also suffer with you! Take care… also another fellow Vancouverite!

Sharon

Jul 09, 2010 @ 04:06

dan

Dear Alex,

you are an amazing dancer. Take care of that injury, heal, come back strong. So many people are looking forward to seeing you bring it again!

Jul 09, 2010 @ 04:27

Erica

Dear Alex, you are awesome!!!! Best of luck with your surgery, remember 3 months of rest. You were my fave this season SYTYCD, you’ll be my fave when you come back. It’s just another blip on the radar screen, but you are determined and strong. Stay Positive, I’ll put in an extra shake for you at Hula tommorow.

Luv ya dude!

Jul 09, 2010 @ 05:05

Shei

I am disheartened by the fact that you will not be able to continue this season of So You Think You Can Dance. You have been my favorite since season 5. I was so delighted to see you again this season. You have honestly inspired me (and a lot of other people all over the world, I’m sure) with your journey in the show. Not everyone can do what you did and give up something you’ve long worked hard for in exchange of an experience that will yield uncertain results.

Thank you, Alex Wong, for being such an inspiration to everyone. I admire your talent and passion for dancing. I look forward to watching you in the next season of SYTYCD. I am praying for your speedy recovery. May the Lord bless you always.

Jul 09, 2010 @ 09:45

brian j mattes

alex…i just cried and cried last night…you are such an amazing talent and i am sad to see you leave SYTYCD…now who am i going to vote for!!! wishing you a speedy recovery and i hope to one day have the opportunity to see you perform live.

much love.

Jul 09, 2010 @ 20:01

Melissa

Alex — We wish you a speedy recovery from your injury and hope that you are back to 100% as soon as possible. You are a beautiful dancer.

Jul 10, 2010 @ 18:49

imhappytoo

Dear Alex

I am such a fan of yours on SYTYCD. Your hip hop routine with TWitch was amazing, and I am sure you would have been amazing each and every week. You are an incredible dancer!

I hope your surgery goes well and that you recover quickly. I am hoping that you will try STYCD once you are completely healed as I would love to see you perform again on the show, and I am sure that many others want to see you perform again.

Here’s to a speedy recovery. Stay strong and looking forward to seeing you on tv again. You make Canadians proud!!!

Jul 11, 2010 @ 17:16

Karen Magnum

Alex sometimes in life we do not know why things happen. In my experience there is a higher purpose although at this moment you cannot see what it is. Soon it will become clear and you will understand your destined path. You are a brilliant dancer and you would have won the show, however, this may not have been God’s plan for you at this time. Be patient. I loved watching you dance. God bless.
Karen Magnum

Jul 12, 2010 @ 01:29

Meghan

ALEX!!!!!!!!!!!! Aw, I love you. I cried when I saw you were hurt. :’( and then when you got out cuz of it I started punching the floor haha…. now I’m rooting for Jose, but if you were there, it would be you AND Jose.
Dude, so it’s totally your decision and I KNOW you’re gonna make the right choice with whether to go back to SYTYCD and all that…… I’m sure you can get any dancing job you ever want now anyway…… but if you decide to come back to the show… good luck! Maybe next season won’t be cursed and you’ll win like you should.
So…… pretty much, you’re awesome and amazing and fantastic and hilarious and just every good adjective… love you!!! But of course, um… not like that… there’s a bit (YEARS) of an age difference…
Good luck with everything…………. I’m sure you don’t need it though.

Jul 22, 2010 @ 18:20

kc haddow

I’m not involved in dancing whatsoever. Alex i can see that you are more talented and a better dancer than 99% people I’ve ever seen. Your ability to seamlessly transition into multiple dance styles is incredible. Please accept your invatation to SYTYCD and come back to win it all. I rather see you showcase your all round skills and talents to the whole nation/ world than your ballet just to the miami area.

Jul 30, 2010 @ 01:04

Colleen

Dear Alex,

You are a beautiful, brilliant dancer and an inspiration to all! Your clean lines, breathtaking jumps and amazing technique had me spellbound and captivated audiences around the world!

As a former dancer, I can appreciate the sacrifices you made in order to perform on SYTYCD … only to have those dreams (temporarily) shattered. But adversity forces us to grow, and you will be a stronger dancer and artist because of it! We absolutely LOVE you and can’t wait to see you perform again!

I pray for your speedy recovery. Trust in life and in your abilities. You are an amazing gift to the world of dance!

Aug 13, 2010 @ 20:57

AlexisYour

You are an amazing dancer. I hope you are feeling 100% because I am looking forward to you returning for Season 8 on So You Think You Can Dance.

Oct 14, 2010 @ 15:44