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This post is directed at @kamechan98 ( @vague-and-aloof ).

You wanted recommendations, I can give you recommendations.

Now, because I don’t want to ruin what you have planned for your story, I want to keep my real page of headcanons on hold for a bit. But I think you might find inspiration from this one too.

I made a comment on one of your earlier chapters about how you should take a look at season 11 of So You Think You Can Dance, the season Ricky Ubeda appeared in.

When I first started to interest myself in the world of CATS, along the line I found myself in a binge-watching rabbit hole. I watched the boot of the 2016 Broadway Revival and watched through the entire “What’s New Pussycat?” behind the scenes series. After that, I looked up the actors who played my two favorite cats in the revival. Once I found out the actor of Mistoffelees, Ricky, was a contestant and winner of season 11 of SYTYCD, I went on to watch the whole season.

That is what brought me to this. A list of routines from season 11 with Ricky in them, and a short explenation of how I’m imagining they could mean or how they can take place in your story.

I have a full on Google Doc of this info but I figured I should post it here cause I can’t add videos on google. But here I can at least add a link. They are all screen recorded by the way, so many of them don’t have great quality and are a little out of sync.

The routines of Season 11 of So You Think You Can Dance and what they are in this story.

Template explained

_____________________________ Ep. X - Episode-title

Song Title - Artist (Opening if the routine was the opening number of the episode)

Style: Dance genre

In the Show (How it’s presented in SYTYCD)

Dancer(s): The people who danced the piece in the show (SYTYCD) Story: The story/idea behind the piece the real choreographer had.

In JAFJC (Shortened for ‘In Jellicle Arts for Jellicle Cats’)

Dancer(s): A CATS character who I imagine dancing this piece. Story: What I see the piece could symbolize for either of the characters or if this specific dance is performed sometime in the story.

Video: Link to a video of the routine. -------------------------------------------------

Not every part of the template is shown in all of the listed routines and that’s either because I don’t have enough info about the routine or I don’t have any idea what I want to put there.

The routines are listed in order of appearance on the show. Which means they absolutely do not have to appear in this order in your story.

It’s mostly Ricky’s routines. The only ones he isn’t in is two group routines and one normal routine. Munkustrap almost acts as the role of Travis Wall as the choreographer. Demeter sometimes acts as the role of Sonya Tayeh as a choreographer as well, if she isn’t dancing one of Munku’s (Travis’) routines or choreographed pieces Sonya didn’t make.

P.S. Travis Wall and Sony Tayeh are two of SYTYCD’s most known and beloved choreographers.

The Episode titles are all bolded and every routine ends with an italicised link. If any routine describtion appears without a bolded episode title, it means they appear in the same episode as the routine above it.

___________________________________ Ep. 4 - Audition week in Atlanta, Georgia Us Against the World - Coldplay

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Original Dancer: Ricky Ubeda Story: Ricky’s first audition. Ricky created this piece for his mother as a way to thank her for being by his side through everything.

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees Story: One of Mistoffelees’ pieces he choreographed himself as a way to cope with his magic without using it. He made the piece for his sister Victoria, in the same way, Ricky made it for his mother.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSrn6z9fYfLLt_PrC_kjpJn-vUusxqQR/view

__________________ Ep. 5 - Callback week

Skin and Bones - David J. Roch

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Original Dancer: Ricky Ubeda Story: N/A

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees Story: Another one of Mistoffelees’ vent routines. This is one of his more emotional pieces. Represents how Mistoffelees acted in the beginning of the story in a big dip of depression. Repressing his magic and any emotions that can cause him to lose control. An empty shell. Just skin and bones.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsM6cJ3i8YLMyhHYc-KmqMiSpVZzloo/view

___________________ Ep. 6 - Meet the Top 20

Stalker Ha - Kingdom (Opening)

Style: Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 20

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellicle Students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K1-z9v-DMvIsuA2lqrLxuYzn2mNSjSLE/view

---------------------------------- Vow - Mieke van Hoek & Meredith Monk

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Jessica Richens Story: It’s the ultimate connection. It’s more than just love, it’s a necessity. They need each other to survive.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Victoria Story: The dance symbolizes the strong bond between the twins who had to grow up together with a secret such as Mistoffelees’ magic. Victoria has been his only form of support. It’s a Vow to keep each other safe.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1diliXkvcLE3jA0XvfQ7tSkMSx5FPx0HU/view

_____________________ Ep 7. - Week 1

New York, New York - On the Town 2014 Cast (Opening)

Style: Broadway

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 20 Story: The reason why this was in the show is because the winner of this season would be given a spot to appear in the 2014 revival of the Broadway musical ‘On the Town’ as part of the price package. This song is one of the opening songs in the musical.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellice Students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p14H7FZelCBJSUDxZF-I87c2t20t_oSN/view

------------------------------ Oh Darling - Gossling

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rocky Story: The one that got away. She’s a mess without him so this is her plea to get him back.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Victoria Story: Even if they have the promise of looking out for each other, Mistoffeles’ stubbornness and habit to shut others out can get in the way of that. He doesn’t want to be a bother to other cats and is willing to give up his own happiness.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S0lvSNc45NXPNl9GSVJv9c5mEzQikxUq/view

_____________________ Ep. 8 - Week 2

How It’s Done - District 78 (Opening)

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s Top 18 Story: It’s a chess match.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellice Students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCW1bmX9rW7Kk7U7mf48gUSutrxDYKGG/view

---------------------------------------- I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz

Style: Ballroom - Viennese Waltz

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rockey Story: The Vienesse Waltz is one of the oldest and most romantic ballroom dances.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Victoria Story: It’s considered a romantic dance style. But for the twins, the song’s lyrics play more to their strings. “I Won’t Give Up”. Victoria is not going to give up on her brother and his wishes. It’s her open welcome to the new school and to her circle of friends. They perform this waltz at a business dinner hosted by the Deuteronomy’s as a form to promote the school.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZI6jDeywpnHnDiPFKnFn6JERostY2vw/view

_____________________ Ep. 9 - Week 3

Take Me to the River - Annie Lennox & Heff Moraes (Opening)

Style: Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s Top 16 Story: In my interpretation, it’s a group of sirens/huldras luring in a group of men into a river.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellicle Students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qLIAIsBO1HDrYlC7164kGzlvXCePvCLt/view

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dilliwaali Girlfriend - Arijit Singh & Sunidhi Chauhan

Style: Bollywood

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rocky Story: A Bollywood guy is infatuated by a Bollywood girl.

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees & ??

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w2GjLSSqj-yfL5JgCIRiFyK-_4VYEZ-0/view

---------------------------------------------------------------------------- These two group routines both appear in the same video

So Broken LIVE - Björk

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Half of season 11’s top 16 Story: A group of broken souls in their weakest moment.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellice Students Story: Demeter choreographed this piece and had the help of Jellicle’s freshmen to bring it to life.

---------------------------------------- Love Runs Out - OneRepublic

Style: Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Half of season 11’s top 16 (incl. Ricky) Story: A group of outlaws who are trying to escape the city.

In JAFJC:

Dancers: Jellice students (incl. Mistoffelees) Story: Munkustrap choreographed this piece and had the help of the Jellice freshmen to bring it to life.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qFbc1OxOlOLCqOWIEGyjTehv1zWb7NhF/view Reminder: They’re both in the same video.

______________ Ep. 10 - Week 4

Last Moment - Christophe Filippi (Opening)

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s Top 14 Story: Someone has ascended to heaven.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees and Jellicle students Story: A cat has ascended to the Heaviside layer. It could also symbolize the Jellicle’s welcoming Mistoffelees to their school.

Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cx2Ew0mdqRn0tHtaYirzLLgHM-_PlJx6/view

---------------------------------------- Like Real People Do - Hozier

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Jessica Richens & Casey Askew Story: They’re in love.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Victoria & Plato Story: They’re in love, Munk! Let them be!

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15KFG6w985xfNN6coFn-JomrYimN04PiP/view

------------------------------------------------------ Turn Down for What - DJ Snake, Lil Jon

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rockey Story: A witch doctor is trying to bring his voodoo doll to life.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & ?? Story: What would happen if Mistoffelees lost control of his magic like Macavity?

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KgwSnAr0F1-i8zhPdBgBxm33Od1JBhyw/view

-------------------------------------- My Immortal - Evanescence

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 7 girls Story: Strong women dancing together.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Seven of Jellicle Art’s freshmen queens. Story: Demeter choreographed this piece for the queens as a form to break the ice with their classmates.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lIhuiY_Ldoyguw4ThtkKHcZtv92Zcg89/view

------------------ Wave - Beck

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 7 boys Story: They are the lost souls of the city. They’re creatures isolated in the water.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Seven of Jellicle Art’s freshmen toms. Story: Munkustrap choreographed this piece for the toms as a form to break the ice with their classmates.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-RhNPM8EPzPEjczwKTugAmyeCig1DAAx/view

______________ Ep. 11 - Week 5

Bang Bang - Jessie J & Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj (Opening)

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 10 Story: Takes place at a very colorful saloon.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jemima, Electra, Etcetera, Victoria, Rumpleteazer, Tumblebrutus, Pouncival, Mungojerrie, Mistoffelees, and Plato Story: Munkustrap gave ten cats free rein to choreograph a piece. He regrets this a little later once they drag Misto and Victoria along.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GtngV-rK1fNMMGsKMTIHSFgcl8w6aRt0/view

-------------------------------------------- Bossa Nova Baby - Elvis Presley

Style: Rockabilly Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & All-star Lauren Froderman Story: A party where Ricky celebrates his reach to the top 10.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Demeter?

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/123MufOUJYTuGz-HGb58XpZ9f8P6VcH3w/view

______________ Ep. 12 - Week 6

A Place With No Name - Michael Jackson (Opening)

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 8 Story: N/A

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellicle Students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--XPI94Vny-aY13wcisLvinpbjvxd-pO/view

--------------------------------- Smile - Michael Jackson

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & All-star Jaimie Goodwin Story: Having that best friend that picks you up when you’re down that makes you realize that life isn’t so bad and you have so many things to smile about. Ricky is the positive light for Jaimie.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Demeter Story: One thing Mistoffelees have in common with the senior Demeter is that Macavity has influenced their lives in one way or another. Demeter shares the story to Mistoffelees that she used to be in a relationship with him that turned abusive. She fears for his return to this day. She is the second cat (after Tugger) Mistoffelees shares his magic secret to and explains how he’s been forced to keep it contained in fear of being associated with Macavity. This dance piece shows they’re not alone on their journey to find themselves again.

P.S. Munkustrap choreographed this piece as a love letter to Demeter.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fYoisJakIpoScDqfC85EBjSUsimYXy0n/view

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hægt, Kemur Ljósið (eng; Slowly, Comes the Light) - Ólafur Arnalds

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancer: Ricky Ubeda Story: One of Ricky’s solos

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees Story: One of Mistoffelees’ happier solo pieces.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16eV-9bzaEbyhqrfqQzWJBNKGcJicKW8z/view

______________ Ep. 13 - Week 7

Hide (Tropkillaz Remix) [feat. Childish Gambino & Aynzli Jones] - N.A.S.A. (Opening)

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 6 Story: They are rave DJ’s

In JAFJC

Dancers in the Story: Jellice students

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w3F_v738SCGRnGVRPj7wNioEjOD9g2Rc/view

------------------------------------------------------------- I’ve Got the World on a String - Frank Sinatra

Style: Broadway

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rockey Story: A technicolor dream.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Victoria Story: It’s once again one of the routines that look romantic but it’s just two siblings gushing to each other about their crushes. “Can’t you see I’m in love?” Mistoffelees has developed feelings for Tugger at this point.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jSMx2OSLJXXygc1gsHR-1QV7EXpPS9kw/view

--------------------------------- Dare (La la la) - Shakira

Style: Ballroom, Cha-cha-cha

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & All-star Anya Garnis Story: Ricky is embracing his Cuban roots.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Bombalurina Story: The routine that had everyone floored. Bombalurina is a beast of a Queen on the dance floor and always seems to steal the attention whenever she dances with a partner or in a group. The only cat who’s managed to match her intensity is Tugger because of their long history together. But in this routine, Mistoffelees shocks everyone by his ability to lead Bomba in a way that rivals Tuggers. Especially since he’s only ‘dabbled’ in ballroom dancing before. Seeing Tugger’s reaction is one hell of a driving force as well.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWrlivoMrSOB5DjdHOrbPBOF5dMj5HUM/view

-------------------------------------------------- My Tears Are Becoming a Sea - M83

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancer: Ricky Ubeda Story: N/A

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees Story: Another one Mistoffelees’ vent routines to tire himself out with so his magic doesn’t run amok.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fqdKDWW12BF0dVRler7F1wVYEjLKxqLZ/view

_______________________________ Ep. 14 - Week 8, Performance Finale

Wind Beneath My Wings - RyanDan (Opening)

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s Finalists, the Top 4 Story: Love is love.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees, Tugger and two lesbian queens Story: Tugger struggles a little with this routine since he’s not the best contemporary dancer in the school. But after some encouragement, explaining and hardcore training with Misto, Munk, and the two queens, it becomes one of the most memorable routines in Jellicle Art’s history.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10IrWsojMNhfK1Fvd7sw4R_1ZcwAPHw6f/view

------------------------------------------ Voices of Savannah - DJ Chus

Style: African Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Valerie Rocky Story: It’s a race between two wild animals.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Cassandra? Story: The exotic cats of Jellicle Arts help Misto bring out his wild side.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s-1uq1f02T9VyS9MrQhWiZCPh0PSmFRy/view

------------------------------- F For You - Disclosure

Style: Jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda and Jessica Richens Story: Shows off the best Ricky and Jessica have to offer.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & ??

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A7ZPwBnBOsHaQwidB0C8dLrZo4V054e1/view

---------------------------------- The Antidote - District 78

Style: Hip Hop

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & Zack Everhart Story: The king of diamonds and king of cloves are battling it out.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Pounce or Tumble or Plato Story: The rowdy toms bring Misto out of his comfort zone.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KUesOuzhjZU-lp9HTzi8NLzD4B78Npx_/view

---------------------------------- Not About Angels - Birdy

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancers: Ricky Ubeda & All-star Kathryn McCormick Story: Ricky has hit rock bottom and Kathryn is an angel on earth. He needs saving and she is that person that changes everything for him.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Mistoffelees & Victoria Story: Being a magical cat who has been forced to suppress his magic almost all his life, it’s not unusual that the thought of ending it all has crossed Mistoffelees’ mind more than once. But Victoria has always been the light and love that saved him from his darkest times. It gets Mistoffelees to fight for the life he didn’t get to have.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ocUAgSo1rcaKTO-5kqGbDiGdnMRq7NMD/view

---------------------------------------- Skin & Bones - David J. Roch

Style: Contemporary

In the Show

Dancer: Ricky Ubeda Story: N/A

In JAFJC

Dancer: Mistoffelees Story: The same vent routine from before but refined. Now it’s more of a ‘I’ve finally found myself’ kind off feeling to it. No longer is Mistoffelees afraid to show who he is.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pOP4SpLoEp0eDT3O6WKViVYG30h5WcHc/view

__________________ Ep. 15 - Finale Week

Doctor Jazz - Jelly Roll Morton & Gregory Hines (Opening)

Style: Broadway

In the Show

Dancers: The reunion of Season 11’s top 20 Story: Just a Top 20 reunion

In JAFJC

Dancers: Jellicle Students Story: Could be the opening to an end of the year showcase. The seniors are supposed to use this to show off what they’ve learned these years as Jellicle Arts students, whether they’re performing or has directed/choreographed any of the pieces shown in this showcase.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nww9Jts7eOEF7yDAPb7HtFl4PTN-HlRb/view

--------------------------------------------------- Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap

Style: A mix of hip hop and jazz

In the Show

Dancers: Season 11’s top 10 and the All-stars Story: Even the smallest act of care for another person is like a drop of water. It will make ripples throughout the pond. A group of strangers at a train station come together little by little, by one act of kindness to another. Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. That’s all whoever has.

In JAFJC

Dancers: Ten of Jellicle art’s freshmen with ten upperclassmen. Story: It’s the students themselves with no help from the teachers that put this performance together to show the world how anybody can care.

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13sBS7080RM2OXahgk0tnaD65N0JTTVKo/view

BONUS!

_____________________________ Season 12, Ep. 14 - Week 6

Let’s Face the Music and Dance - Nat King Cole

Style: Broadway

In the Show

Dancer(s): Jaja Vankova and All-star Ricky Ubeda Story: A smooth-talking mobster and his feisty wife get arrested and thrown into a holding cell. She is furious and all he cares about is getting one last dance in before they’re both convicted.

In JAFJC (Shortened for ‘In Jellicle Arts for Jellicle Cats’)

Dancer(s): ??? and Mistoffelees Story: An alternate retelling of the tale of Growltiger and Griddlebone

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liQmyx2mxJE

There you have it.

A few parts of my template is missing on a couple of them as I mentioned. They are mostly the story ideas that I don’t have enough info on or I don’t know what to put there myself. As are some characters who I do not know would fit the best in them.

Apologies in advance if it’s difficult to read. I myself have impared vision and tried my best to make it as easy as possible for me to read it.

Hope this helps and good luck in your writing.

/ @tigerstripes-and-leopardspots aka @tigertail94

Update: I tried to change the format to make it easier to understand. The difference is I seperated the differences of the show and the story idea so they’re not mixed together. Cause that’s something I noticed when I read this again. Plus I’ve added some more story ideas in both the ‘Skin and Bones’ entries. I’ll try and update this template as soon as I get more ideas.

Update 2: I added the routine of when Ricky appeared as an all-star in season 12. It was easier to find a link to this routine as the whole piece, including rehearsal footage and judges comments, already exist on youtube.

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