Official FOX Synopsis:
Fresh off its sold-out, cross-country performance tour, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, last summer’s No.1 hit, begins another search for America’s favorite dancer Thursday, March 1, in New York City. Entering its third season this summer on FOX, the hot series from the producers of AMERICAN IDOL and “American Bandstand” is hosted by Cat Deeley, one of the UK’s top television personalities and a correspondent for “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Good Morning America.” Once again SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE promises to keep America moving to a different beat, as dancers skilled in everything from the “street” styles of hip-hop, krumping and popping to “the best of ballroom” – salsa, quickstep, jive and more – compete to be named America’s Favorite Dancer.

Producers will travel to New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta in search of dancers who best represent the rhythm of America. Talented dancers who spark the judges’ interest during auditions will be invited to call-backs, where they will work with top choreographers. During the call-back week, the judges will choose the Top 20 dancers who will continue in the competition.

The series became a phenomenon in its second season, in which Benji Schwimmer was voted America’s Favorite Dancer and received $100,000, a new car and a contract to appear in Celine Dion's "A New Day" show at The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

Cat Deeley (Host)
Nigel Lythgoe (Judge)
Mary Murphy (Judge)
Dan Karaty (Judge)

Nigel Lythgoe: Not only a judge on SYTYCD, Nigel is also an accomplished choreographer and producer. He is the president of 19 television which has produced American Idol and also has record contracts with many of the winners of Idol.

Mary Murphy: With a competitive dance background, Murphy knows what is takes to make it in the industry. Her focus is now on her dance academies since she has retired from competition. Prior to season 3 of SYTYCD, Murphy was asked to be a permanent judge on the show after having been a guest judge on seasons 1 and 2. She is well known for her infamous crazy cackle and her creative catch-phrases.