Kelli Baker - So You Think You Can Dance -- Yes, She is a Mormon LDS Girl!
Kelli Baker - From HSM to So You Think You Can Dance!
Elisa Toffoli - Dancing - New Release
Elisa Toffoli Dancing Video - Song Kelli Baker Audtioned With...
For those interested, Elisa Toffoli of Dancing, which is the music that Kelli Baker danced to in her audition for So You Think You Can Dance is releasing the CD titled - Dancing. Very cool for those of us that fell in love with this song from Elisa Toffoli. I watch the video of Kelli Baker's audition, not just for Kelli, but also to listen the this amazing son by Elisa - Dancing.
Elisa - Dancing YouTube Video - below...
I hope it is okay to brag a little bit. After all, this is a blog! LOL
The Kellie Baker, of both So You Think You Can Dance and High School Musical, the very successful teen movie - has commented on this very Hub! That is right. How cool is this? She is just so cute and sweet. Just as we would expect her to be.
I must thank miss Kelli Baker, for her kindness in stopping by and saying hello, and for taking the time to say "thank you" to all of her So You Think You Can Dance fans who have given her such wonderful kudos here:-)
Okay, enough bragging for now. But, do you blame me really?
Update: 6/5
I was not surprised when Robert Muraine was cut from the choreography this week on, So You Think You Can Dance. But, I was shocked that Kellie Baker was cut also. Yes, that is right -- Kelli Baker was cut from So You Think You Can Dance! We will not have the opportunity to see her perform weekly... very disappointing.
Kelli Baker did not make the top 20 -- although they invited Kelli to come back next year. The judges felt that Kelli needs to show who she is, in her dance, and not go inside herself so much while performing. They also mentioned that they had much discussion amongst themselves in coming to their final decision not to have Kelli Baker in the top 20. I would like to have known what really caused them to come to a decision to cut Kelli Baker? Her dancing was truly art and one must wonder what the judges wanted more from her? I imagine this cut, will be quite a blow to her and her mom...
Update: Poster Meg G, who is a good friend of Kelli Baker, has confirmed for us right here on this Hub (LOL) that yes, Kelli Baker is a Mormon. Thanks Meg:-)
Now, since I have been sucked into another one of these reality "talent" shows, and have done a Hub on Robert Muraine - of So You Think You Can Dance, I felt I had a duty to report on Kellie Baker who auditioned in Utah. (no Robert Muraine is not a Mormon) I know. I am a sucker! But I love good dancing as much as I love good music... so I am weak when it comes to shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American idol".
Whether Kelli Baker is a Mormon or not, (and now we know that Kelli Baker is a Mormon) she will definitely be fun and interesting to follow. She is extremely talented. Let me tell you just a little bit about this cutie from Salt Lake City, Utah.... who is a Mormon too! Did I already confirm that? LOL
Anyway I think you will find this interesting...
Kelli Baker - So You Think You Can Dance - Audition Video
Who Did Kelly Baker Just Happen to Get Her Talent From?
Kelly Baker is the daughter of Bonnie Story. Who is Bonnie Story you ask? Well, she just happens to be an Emmy award winning choreographer for Disney's very popular movie, "High School Musical"!
During Kelly Baker's audition, she was asked quite a bit about her famous mother, Bonnie Story, who just happens to be very well-known choreograher in the field of dance. She too, is currently considered quite "hot"!
In a clip that you will see in the audition video, Kelly's mom Bonnie - eludes to the fact that she has to be quite hard on her own daughter Kelly - if she is going to considering giving her a job. Mom cannot play favorites and does not.
Kelly Baker feels that she needs to actually try much harder to prepare for an audition for her mom. She shared that when she is hired, she does not want anyone to say that the reason she got the job, is because her mom is the choreographer.
You can decide for yourself if you think her mom plays favorites with Kelli Baker, her daughter.
One more note... for those who are asking the Question, and apparently there are quite a few...
What song did Kelli Baker dance to in her audition video?
Answer: "Dancing" by Elisa Toffoli (source - the bloggernacle, of course... LOL - they were "wrong", but Lauren one of our posters right here - once again, has set us straight:-) thanks cutie --- I love you guys!
Also, thanks to another poster - we now know that Elisa Toffoli is releasing her CD Dancing. You guys rock:-)
I've put up the actual Elisa Toffoli video of her singing the song Dancing.
Elisa Toffoli - Dancing - YouTube Video
So You Think You Can Dance - What did the judges have to say about Kelli Baker?
Here are a few of the comments the judges on "So You Think You Can Dance" made about Kelly Baker's Audition. Which by the way, happened to be the last one, after a very long day of try-outs. (praphrased)
- she gave the judges goose bumps. blew them away
- best dancer they have seen this season
- "...everyone in life has to find their own way and she just had a "WOW" moment for that judge!
- best dancer she has seen this season, very emotional, beautiful.
- they could just feel that dancing is in her blood, and that she loves to move... if she was not stopped she would have kept going....
At the conclusion of Kelli Baker's audition, she was asked by the judges, "If she gambles"?
Kelly Baker said, "No".
Judges responded by telling her that they "did" -- and that "they" were going to gamble on her!
After which, cutie patootie Kelli Baker, was enthusiastically given the desperately hope for - golden dream ticket to Las Vegas!
Not a shabby ending to a very long day - for everyone!
Then.. Kelly blasted through the audition room doors, back out into the lobby - she excitedly flashed that very coveted "ticket" at the cameras - and shouted that her "MOM" was going to be so proud of her!
No doubt, and rightfully so... Kelli Baker has earned her own way on this trip!
All About "So You Think You Can Dance" and More...
- So You Think You Can Dance (Season 4) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Robert Muraine - So You Think You Can Dance... This is STUPID HOT!
- David Archuleta: Mormon On American Idol - Beat The Competiton But Lost The Title!
- Banned! David Archuleta's Dad Has Been Banned From Future Meddling on Hit Show - American Idol!
- American Idol Concert - Buy Tickets Online - David Cook LIVE! Tour Schedule and Dates...
LdsNana-AskMormon Acknowledgements and Requests...
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As always, I appreciate those over on YouTube, who are so great about posting these videos for all of us to enjoy!
tDMg
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Please share your comments about Kelli Baker here...
Hi there :)
Great page - full of info!
I'm a dancer so i really enjoy articles like this one, thanks for the news.
See ya, MOOOOOO :)
What a cutie and she is one incredible dancer! Kelli is going places for sure-Great hub and I love that you are following the dancers.Keep up the great reporting on the next hottest dancers!
Beautiful girl and very talented.Thanks for great information.
Is Kelli trying out again for SYTYCD? She was robbed, I still say so.
Kelli is my aunts' cousin!! It is true, here I can prove it! Kelli Baker has a cousin named Taryn Nelson. Taryn is my aunt. Taryn's mom lives in Silina-(or however you spell it) When I got home and watched SYTYCD I just about screamed!! I was like "Mom! It is KELLI!!!" But I have another aunt named Kelly so I had to add, "TARYN'S COUSIN!! THE ONE FROM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL!!" I was happy. Even though I haven't met her, I probibly will very soon. But while I am away...GO KELLI!!
the show is shown a couple of months after the usa and when the audition was shown kelli danced to a song sung by a man.the judges comments were all the same but it was a different song???i too am confused.i have saved it on tivo and it is not the same song as on this site??very strange
on the south african
when i saw kelli baker dance on sytycd the music was not elisa toffoli
does anyone know who the singew was and what the song is?
not very familiar with her except when she was in high school musical. and back then, i kina liked her. i think she is a promising talent and would go a long way in show business.
excellent lens, by the way!
ITALIAN VOCAL SUPERSTAR ELISA POISED FOR U.S. DEBUT WITH HER ALBUM DANCING, SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 17 AT ITUNES AND JULY 15 AT RETAIL AND OTHER DIGITAL OUTLETS ON SUGAR/UNIVERSAL
I am always fascinatyed and love to watch ordinary people grown into stars.
I was also trying to find the American idol winner who sung a song that i cannot remember or find!!! It sounded like (excuse my singing:) ..lalalala broken wingssss, to carry me???? lalala lala lalalala!!
Sorry its late:)
No offence to Kelli Baker if your reading this!
I played the video three times..With the sound on it did look like her routine was out of sync with music...I then listened to the video without watching and it gave me goose bumps! when i watched it without the sound i thought it was quite funny!
That's why i love talent shows to make peoples dreams come true that would never have without them! I wish her all the success.
love the utube video. I like your writing style as well.
Hi LDSNana, long time no talk! Wow! Somehow I knew after the hubs with Brooke White and David Archuleta on Idol you'd be back with SYTYCD, and I really enjoyed reading all the comments on here ... for the record, Kelli Baker was at the very top of my list and I was STUNNED that she didn't make the top 20. Yes, that modar went up again with her, for sure.
Kelli, if you ever check back here, no matter where you head from here, you have some big fans here. And you have a GREAT name, too :) ... us Kellys have to stick together no matter how we spell it!
Nana, keep up the great work and I'll be checking in again and again!
Hi LDSNana - AskMormon, I am a big fan of the show and I love dancing. I was sad to see Kelli go. Kudos to you for putting together such a great Hub - and she keeps coming back here. WOW! One quick question - what is modar?
well since i don't have a website now you can either email me at kellidances@yahoo.com and label the subject 'sytycd' or you can find me on facebook!! i can try and answer questions there when i have the time!! you guys are very kind and i don't deserve it!! haha thanks so much for your sweet comments!!
loves,kelli
what a great idea for a hub. Keep up the good work.
I loved to watch Kelli Baker's performance! She is so young and so very talented. It is easy to watch and to comment from from my comfortable armchair, but to achieve something so artistic and 'ultra sporty' in real life? Well, that needs a total determination and very, very hard and constant work. And a talent, of course. Thank you for this hub!
Nana,
Wow, I didn't even realize Kelli Baker was a Utah Mormon...although I should have guessed from the hair. lol J/K It is surprising to me that she would have been cut from the show, especially after knowing she must have received extensive training as Bonnie Story's daughter. Perhaps the competition is just so steep this year, what do you think?
Wow! How cool that Kelli stopped in! She really does dance with her heart. Beautiful to watch.
I wonder, will she be in High School Musical 3? I hope so!
Wow, what great press you have here LDSNana, even Kelli herself has stopped by to comment! Of course, it is an excellent Hub on the popular So You Think You Can Dance show (which I love!!) Keep up the great work. Will you profile another star soon?
WOA!!!!!!!!!
kelli u'r like a celeb now haha
I watch u'r audition like 12 times already - -
(not in like a loser kidda way though like an inspired beauty piece kidda way)
hope u audition angin next year
u rock my sox !! haha
do u hav like a myspace or sumthin where u talk to u'r fans?
Haha umm.. Some people of Facebook made one? And there is one on IdolForums.com? But I don't really know much else.. Haha I definitely haven't made any! I think I'm just extremely lucky and fortunate to be given the opportunity.. Y'all are very very very sweet to take the time and say such kind words!
loves-kel
kelli baker??
woaaa lol
is cool dah she drops by and everything
we luv u kelli!!!!!!
kelli!!!!!!!!!!
is it relly u???
do u have like a fan page or sumthin
i'm a kelli baker official fan haha
u're amazing!!!!
I was very surprised that Kelli did not make the top 20. She is a beautiful dancer and a truly enjoyed seeing her perform. The only reason that comes to mind as to why she did not make the top 20 is that she was considered "too popular" because of her role on High School Musical and that people would vote for her based on that role instead of her talents. I just thought she was awesome. I look forward to seeing her dance again. Thanks for putting a smile on my face Kelli!
Michelle
I was very surprised that she was sent home...
i just wanted to say how flattered and how grateful i am to y'all!! thanks so much for the kind words!! i don't know how much i deserve it, but thanks!! :)
xoxo
kelli
ps- i am most definitely a mormon! hollla!
i just wanted to say how flattered and how grateful i am to y'all!! thanks so much for the kind words!! i don't know how much i deserve it, but thanks!! :)
xoxo
kelli
I just loved watching Kelli. I think that it is great to perform dance without letting go of yourself and what you believe in. I would love for her to perform with my company. If I had big bucks I would pay for her to appear!
What a cutie and she is one incredible dancer! Kelli is going places for sure-Great hub and I love that you are following the dancers.Keep up the great reporting on the next hottest dancers!
I don't think that there is any question that she is Mormon. Of course she is, but she was a really good dancer. My girlfriend makes me watch the show, so please don't give me too hard of a time ;)
The song Dancing is by Elisa, not "Alicia". Just fyi.
I really like her!
Her dance in that video didn't seem to match the music as well as I thought it would... Was that just me? She was really good; the music was just a little too slow for the dance. I thought.
Saw her last night and she is wonderful. If she doesn't make the top 20 then I am done watching the show. Good luck!!!
Kelli is actually a very good friend of mine here in Salt Lake. She blows my mind every time I see her dance. She is a beautiful and extremely talented dancer... and yes, we are both members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I saw her last night, amazing.
Seeing all that dancing makes me wish I were younger again! I'll try the merenge! - Ouch, my aching back! LOL!!!
Great hub, I love dancing articles. Thanks for sharing this one.
She was actually one that I thought wasn't LDS? Who knows?
I am just glad it was Kellli Baker and not Vanessa Hudgens from HSM 2 additioning because I can just imagine all the uproar about that. Kelli seems like a promising young talent.
Have not watched any, depending on you to bring the latest to me.
Thank you
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