Courtney Galiano

Courtney Galiano

"So You Think You Can Dance" finalist Courtney Galiano wants to thank New York for all the support.

The former Knicks City Dancer from Commack, L.I., said her friends and family have been doing everything they can to drum up votes for their hometown girl.

"Everyone is calling me and telling me there are fliers everywhere, and my friends are organizing voting parties, and my brother made a whole Facebook thing for me," Galiano said yesterday. "The fact that I have such a huge support system, I couldn't be happier. I feel like a winner already because I have that back at home."

Galiano, 20, is one of final four contestants on the show, which has its season finale tonight at 8. The other remaining dancers are Twitch Boss, Katee Shean and Joshua Allen.

This week, a report surfaced that two of the four were hospitalized over the weekend because of dehydration and exhaustion. Galiano said everyone is feeling much better now.

"It was just a really tough week," she said. "The hours that we had to put in, it was really stressful for us and it definitely took a toll on our bodies."

Galiano said the end of the competition is "bittersweet," adding she's had an amazing experience with both the choreographers and her fellow contestants.

"My favorite part of the whole thing was getting to know everyone because everyone is so different," she said. "I feel like this whole journey has changed me as a person and as a dancer. It's not about being the best dancer, it's about growing. I'm thankful that America has believed in me and helped me grow every week."

For the finale, Galiano says, each dancer has had to learn six routines, including a number for just the girls and one for just the guys.

"Our brains are like mush," said Galiano. "But I've learned that you always have to be a student. Keep your mind open and keep learning and keep pushing to do better."

After "Dance" ends, Galiano will head out on tour with the rest of the top 11 dancers (both Jessica King and Comfort Fedoke will be there). After that, however, she's undecided.

"I want to see what New York has in store for me," said Galiano. "I'm young, I feel like I maybe want to do the New York and L.A. thing. But right now, I miss my family and friends and my boyfriend.

"I love it out here [in Los Angeles] and I don't want this to be over, but I really miss home," she added. "I'm so proud to come from where I come from."
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# Posté le samedi 29 novembre 2008 13:11

COURTENEY AND MAEK

COURTENEY AND MAEK

Adam gets to pick again and chooses Courtney and Mark's Jazz - Top 6 Week - Choreographed by Sonya Tayeh
Song: "The Garden" - Mirah
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# Posté le samedi 29 novembre 2008 12:53

COURTENEY AND GIFF (°_°)

COURTENEY AND GIFF (°_°)
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# Posté le samedi 29 novembre 2008 12:37