So You Think You Can Dance - Season 12, Episode 9: Soundtracks

Top 18 perform together to open the episode: Reina Hidalgo and Asiel Hardison choreographed a sort of street salsa party.

Derek, Jaja, and Alexia perform a Contemporary piece choreographed by Stacey Tookey about bravery. A veteran, an abuse victim, and a single mom unflinchingly face their personal challenges.

Megz, Jim, and Moises perform a Hip Hop piece choreographed by JaQuel Knight, a dance that was pure cockiness.

JJ, Yorelis, and Edson perform a "hip-hoppy" Jazz piece choreographed by Tovaris Wilson about the push and pull of relationships.

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Gaby, Burim, and Ariana perform an African Jazz piece, choreographed by Sean Cheesman, called "Dance of the Blood Moon." They are mythical creatures with spider-long legs.

National Dance Day recap

Kate and Neptune dance a Contemporary piece choreographed by Justin Giles. They are a married couple, saying goodbye, saying "I love you," not knowing if they'll see each other again.

Hailee and Virgil perform a Hip Hop piece choreographed by Pharside & Phoenix. They were playful robots.

Team Stage group performance, choreographed by Jaci Royal.

Team Street group performance, choreographed by Marty Kudelka.

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Marissa and Asaf dance a Cha Cha choreographed by Jean Marc Genereux. He is a rock star and she is his groupie.