So You Think You Can Dance (2005)

So You Think You Can Dance (2005) Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous routines in order to survive the auditions and be invited to Hollywood. Producers traveled to Chicago, New York and Los Angeles in search of dancers who represent the soul and rhythm of America. Some dancers wow the judges, while others leave them speechless. See who struts into the producers' hearts and who trips up on the series premiere. A fortunate 50 dancers who survive the auditions will go to Hollywood to work with five of the top choreographers in the business: Alex Da Silva, Brian Friedman, Dan Karaty, Mia Michaels and Mary Murphy. During the "Hollywood Week," the semifinalists will dance their hearts out, as they learn challenging routines and hope to impress the choreographers. This Emmy-nominated dance competition returns for a 15th edition of awe-inspiring performances with seasoned host Cat Deeley. Resident judges -- TV mogul and executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, ballroom dance champion/choreographer Mary Murphy, actress Vanessa Hudgens and dancer Stephen "tWitch" Boss -- critique the performances of the most talented dancers in the country. As the competition progresses and nail-biting eliminations send more and more contestants home, this year's winner will be revealed and receive the coveted title of America's favorite dancer.