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An Interview with Joshua Allen from SYTYCD
He's So Much More Than Dancing
Original Publication Date:
June 2009
The camera loves him, and he loves being in front of the camera. Already, he is spreading his good-will and hip hop skills in performing and teaching master dance classes and workshops. He is slated for a role in Adam Shankman's movie Step Up 3-D, and acting is high on his wanna-do list. Hooking up with his good buddy Twitch for a sit-com or reality show would be an opportunity he would welcome.
Ultimately, he sees himself as an entertainer--a guy who wants to dance and sing and own his own recording studio. Stars like Omarion or Usher fit the mold he'd love to emulate. And, of course, there's Michael Jackson. The megastar who inspired him from a little boy is always there at the forefront of his goals. Someday, before he dies, he would love to meet his idol and, who knows, maybe even sing or dance or just talk with him. That would make his life!
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So You Think You Can Dance is a question Joshua has answered. The engraved dog tag (a Tiffany memento from producer Nigel Lythgoe) that he proudly wears around his neck signifies, "Joshua, I know you can dance." He knows he can dance. We know he can dance. Everyone now knows he can dance. But it's so much more. He's so much more. I went to see Joshua because I saw something in him beyond his dancing. I was hoping that he would turn out to be the person who I had imagined. I can honestly tell you, he was all that and more. He embodies the American dream in action and shows kids, and adults, too, that miracles do come true. This diamond in the rough has the flair and the talent and the heart and the soul and all the right stuff to take his career wherever he chooses. He might have won the show, and that's a big deal, but he's so much more than dancing. I don't know about you, but I can't wait to see what's coming next. It should be an interesting ride!
Reader Comments
Pz Hopkins says...
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed my time with Joshua. He's such a deserving champion. I know he was around during the audition phase. I'll have to ask him about the rest of the season. Pz~
VanD says...
Terrific interview!!! It filled in a lot of gaps about him.You didn't happen to get anything regarding a Katee & Joshua romance?
Pz Hopkins says...
Anyone who followed Joshua's journey on the show couldn't help but wonder about Katua! Yes, I did ask, and, yes, he did share, but I promised it would be off the record. So...sorry, gotta keep my word.(I will tell you, though, that they are still very good friends;) ps go 2 naturalmuscle.net 4more~
Camilla says...
This is a great article. The pictures are excellent, too. Thanks for giving us so much insight into Joshua. He's my favorite SYTYCD contestant, from all four seasons.
Momsrice says...
Joshua was just here in St. Petersburg FL with Todrick Hall and others, including local children dancers and I have to say..he was so wonderful and generous with the children. Amazing humility and talent genius. We all felt blessed to have him here. Todrick's another amazing entertainer &
cino says...
I need booking information for Joshua Allen. Can anyone please help
Claire says...
Wow! Very nice interview! :) It's so well-written and said. Josh is the best. <3 Katee is too! <3 Katua I should say. <333
b Girl says...
ilove him so much he can really dance and he is so cute even tho he is my cousin!
Pz Hopkins says...
Yes, What a sweetheart he is, so I can only imagine the pride you must feel as his cousin with all he's accomplished. He pops up on my Blackberry and it brings a smile to my face. He knows I've got my eye on him.<3
sunflower from finland says...
joshua allen is really the best dancer !! and he is so cute too ^^ simply one of a kind !! i wish i was younger and knew him personally ^^
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MelLovesJA says...
omg...awesome article! Do you know when he is going to be on the show again????