‘So You Think You Can Dance’
Will Zachary Downer get a ticket to the Academy in “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14? FOX

“So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14 will air its final audition episode on Monday, July 10.

In the teaser released by FOX for the installment, a contestant named Zachary Downer will be performing in front of judges Mary Murphy, Nigel Lythgoe and Vanessa Hudgens. Downer’s contemporary routine is quite impressive, and his relatives, who are watching his performance live couldn’t help but clap their hands nonstop. All three judges are impressed by the contestant’s musicality, technicality and flexibility, but it is unclear whether or not Downer will receive a ticket to the Academy. After all, there are only a few spots left for the prestigious round of competition.

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Also on Monday night, a first look at the Academy will be shown in “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14. A teaser featuring all of the contestants who made it through have already been released by FOX. Some standout performers from the audition rounds include Kaylee Millis, Koine Iwasaki, Inyoung Lee and more. In the Academy round, the contestants will compete with the other dancers of the same category for a chance to work with an all-star.

For instance, all contemporary dancers will showcase their talents until only two of them are left in the competition. The two dancers will be pitted against each other and only one of them will be working with an all-star. Since there are 10 all-stars this season, 10 dancers focused on different types of genres will be performing in the live shows. After every performance, phone and text lines will be open for audiences to cast their votes. Every week, there will be elimination until only one dancer is left and is named as the season’s winner.

Last year, “So You Think You Can Dance” introduced a younger group of contestants as part of their “Next Generation” spinoff. Those who made it to the final four include tap dancer Emma Hellenkamp, contemporary dancer Tate McRae, jazz dancer J.T. Church and hip-hop dancer Kida Burns. The latter was named as winner.

“So You Think You Can Dance” Season 14 airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EDT on FOX.

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