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15 episodesAuditions #1: New Orleans / Chicago
So You Think You Can Dance soars into its 11th season this May with a two-hour premiere event showcasing America's most talented dancers during the first round of auditions in New Orleans and Chicago. Justin Bieber and choreographer Nick DeMoura showcase two dance crews.
Auditions #2: Chicago / L.A.
The second round of auditions features hopefuls in Chicago and Los Angeles. Guest judges include Jenna Elfman and Fabrice Calmels (Chicago); and Christina Applegate (Los Angeles).
Auditions #3: L.A. / Philadelphia
The third round of auditions features dancers in Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Christina Applegate is the guest judge in Los Angeles, while Billy Porter and Misty Copeland share the honor in Philadelphia.
Auditions #4
The fourth round of auditions features dancers in Atlanta. Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Charles "Lil Buck" Riley are the guest judges.
Pasadena Callbacks
The contestants go to Pasadena, Cal., for callbacks to compete for a spot in the Top 20. The guest judges are Stephen "tWitch" Boss, Irina Dvorovenko, Tara Lipinski and Adam Shankman.
Top 20 Perform, 0 Eliminated
The Top 20 dancers perform. Jason Derulo is a guest judge, and also performs "Wiggle" with Snoop Dogg.
Top 20 Perform, 2 Eliminated
The Top 20 dancers perform for a second time, but two contestants are eliminated.
Top 18 Perform, 2 Eliminated
The Top 18 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Ballerina Misty Copeland is the guest judge. Also: A Great Big World perform "Say Something."
Top 16 Perform, 2 Eliminated
The Top 16 dancers perform, but two contestants are eliminated. Guest judge Misty Copeland.
Top 10 Perform, Eliminations
All-stars return to perform with this season's top 10 finalists; dancers face elimination.
Top 8 Perform, Elimination
The remaining eight finalists perform.
Top 6 Perform, Elimination
The top six finalists perform; guest judge Christina Applegate.
Top 4 Perform
The top four finalists perform; guest judge Tara Lipinski.
Winner Announced
The winner is announced; guest judges include Jenna Dewan Tatum.