Rise and shine! It was a bitterly cold Thursday morning in Atlanta in early 2012 as those waiting to audition for the ninth season of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" stood in line in near freezing temperatures.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
Rise and shine! It was a bitterly cold Thursday morning in Atlanta in early 2012 as those waiting to audition for the ninth season of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" stood in line in near freezing temperatures.
Stacy Jane Griffin was the first dancer in line. He said that he got there around midnight, and that his personality would set him apart from his competitors.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
Stacy Jane Griffin was the first dancer in line. He said that he got there around midnight, and that his personality would set him apart from his competitors.
This "B-boy," going by the stage name "Sunshine," traveled from Ocala, Florida, and had been in the vicinity of the theater since 6 p.m. the previous morning. One of his biggest inspirations: "Legacy" from season 6.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
This "B-boy," going by the stage name "Sunshine," traveled from Ocala, Florida, and had been in the vicinity of the theater since 6 p.m. the previous morning. One of his biggest inspirations: "Legacy" from season 6.
Cat Deeley takes a moment to get some dance pointers from one of the people waiting in line for auditions.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
Cat Deeley takes a moment to get some dance pointers from one of the people waiting in line for auditions.
A couple of dancers hide from the chill under a blanket.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
A couple of dancers hide from the chill under a blanket.
Jackson Fox, who actually doesn't live far from the Fox Theater, says she has danced for 27 years: "If I get the opportunity to dance in front of them, I just want to thank the judges [for] the fact that they share [dance] with the world."
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
Jackson Fox, who actually doesn't live far from the Fox Theater, says she has danced for 27 years: "If I get the opportunity to dance in front of them, I just want to thank the judges [for] the fact that they share [dance] with the world."
The line stretched around the corner and down the block from the Fox Theater.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
The line stretched around the corner and down the block from the Fox Theater.
Host Cat Deeley posed for a snapshot with fans.
'So You Think You Can Dance' hosts Atlanta auditions —
Host Cat Deeley posed for a snapshot with fans.