The first third season of You Can Dance – Po prostu Tańcz. The dancers compete to win PLN 100,000 and a 3-month scholarship in dance school Broadway Dance Center, but first they have to go through auditions. Later, 36 contestants do the workshops abroad – this season in Barcelona, Spain. This seasons on choreography camp special guest choreographer was Brian Friedman. From sixteen people, two dancers are eliminated in each episode (In the semi-final episode there was one contestant eliminated). In every episode couples are randomly picked. The final episode that features the top three contestants. The show is hosted by Kinga Rusin. The judges are Agustin Egurrola, Michał Piróg and Weronika Marczuk-Pazura. It premiered on 3 September 2008. Wioletta Fiuk was announced as the winner on 3 December 2008.
Changes from Previous season During choreography camp every dancer had to participate in Final Choreography Round with Special Guest Choreographer. Right after group danced the results were announced by judges. This solution is used in every next season. In Final episode there were two rounds: In first only two left men were competing. The winner joined the best female dancer in final round.
Auditions Season Background Song: Destination Calabria – Alex Gaudino Open auditions for this season were held in the following locations: Szczecin Kraków Wrocław Warsaw
The song during Sneek Peeks at the end of the episode is Just Lose It – Eminem
Top 36 dancers During the auditions judges picked 36 dancers. These dancers were taking part in choreography camp in Barcelona, Spain.
City DancerAge Style Number of dancers Number oftop 16 dancersSzczecin Gabriel Piotrowski18Hip-Hop54Izabela Orzełowska18ContemporaryMichał Pawłowski20Hip-HopAgnieszka Gołofit19Hip-HopTomasz Prządka19Ballroom/Hip-HopKrakówAgata Wiedro20Ballroom63Wioletta Fiuk22ContemporaryPaulina Jaksim19Ballet/JazzAnita Florczak20BallroomAneta BałońBallroomAdrianna Piechówka16BallroomWrocławJustyna Banasiak22Contemporary86Justyna Świerczyńska22Erotic danceKarol Niecikowski24Hip-HopAdrianna Kawecka 16Hip-HopKlaudia Bryzek22Ballet/ContemporaryBarbara Derkowska24Hip-Hop/HouseMarcin Mrożiński20Hip-Hop/Dancehhall/Krump/Wacking/ContemporaryKatarzyna Waligóra26JazzWarsawPaweł Kulik23Ballroom173Szymon Mazur24BalletBłażej Górski19Hip-HopRobert Magiera21BallroomKlaudia Śnios20ContemporaryKacper Matuszewski24KrumpMieszko Wiśniewski18Hip-Hop/JazzJakub Mędrzycki17ContemporaryMarcin Kowalski24BreakdanceJacek SucheckiContemporaryIwona TchórzewskaContemporaryMariusz SwatekBreakdanceTomasz JóżwiakBallroomAgnieszka MiśHip-HopMaciej PelaHip-HopKamila GanclarskaJazzKamil Czarnecki25JazzTotal number of tickets to Barcelona 36
These dancers were shown only in youcandance.tvn.pl website extras. These dancers weren't shown anywhere. These dancers earned the tickets after choreography round.
Returning Dancers This season there were some returning dancers, who were trying their chances last seasons.
Dancer Age Style Previous attempt(s) This season ResultMichał Pawłowski20Hip-HopSeason 2; AuditionTop 6Wioletta Fiuk22ContemporarySeason 1; Top 50WinnerKarol Niecikowski24Hip-HopSeason 1; Final Choreography round (Dance for live)Top 14Marcin Mrożiński20Hip-Hop/Dancehhall/Krump/Wacking/ContemporarySeason 2; Audition3rd placeBarbara Derkowska24Hip-Hop/HouseSeason 1; Top 50Top 16Katarzyna Waligóra26JazzSeason 1; Top 50Final Choreography round (Dance for live)Marcin Kowalski24BreakdanceSeason 2; AuditionTop 36Jacek SucheckiContemporarySeason 1; Top 50Top 36
Choreography Camp (Barcelona) week Judges: Agustin Egurrola, Weronika Marczuk-Pazura, Michał Piróg
Task/styleMusicChoreographer(s)Hip-HopBackyard Betty – Spank RockFilip CzeszykSalsaChera Mia – David Calzado Y Su Charranga HabaneraJorge Camaguay & Joanna SzokalskaModern JazzREV 22:20 – PusciferKatarzyna KiziorPop2 Nite – Janet JacksonDavid Hernandez SanchezFlamencoAt The Top of Cerro De Polomares – Estrella MorenteNecho & La TaniFinal ChoreographyCloser – Ne-YoBrian Friedman
Eliminations during Choreography Camp
Dancers were practising choreographies during first three days of the Camp. Then there were no cuts, judges gave some dancers, who didn't handle the choreographies well yellow cards, second yellow equals red card. After rehearsals contestants performed only in chosen by choreographer style, then judges made cuts. After these cuts remaining contestants moved to Final Choreography round with special guest star Brian Friedman
Cuts after first round: Szymon Mazur, Iwona Tchórzewska, Aneta Bałoń, Agata Wiedro, Mariusz Swatek, Mieszko Wiśniewski, Jolanta Świerczyńska, Maciej Pela, Marcin Kowalski, Kamila Ganclarska, Cuts after Hip-Hop: Maciej Kuchta. Cuts after Final Choreography round: Jacek Suchecki, Robert Magiera, Tomasz Jóżwiak, Agnieszka Miś, Paweł Kulik, Klaudia Śnios, Agnieszka Gołofit. Cuts after dancing for live: Kacper Matuszewski, Katarzyna Waligóra, Adrianna Piechówka.
Top 16 Contestants
Women FinalistAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date Wioletta Fiuk 22 Siedlce Contemporary Winner Adrianna Kawecka 16 Białystok Hip-Hop 26 November 2008 Izabela Orzełowska 18 Siedlce Contemporary 19 November 2008 Paulina Jaksim 19 Dosin Ballet/Jazz 12 November 2008 Anita Florczak 20 Wrocław Ballroom 5 November 2008 Justyna Banasiak 22 Szczecin Jazz/Hip Hop 29 October 2008 Klaudia Bryzek 22 Warsaw Ballet/Contemporary 22 November 2008 Barbara Derkowska 24 Zielona Góra Hip-Hop/House 15 October 2008
Men FinalistAgeHome TownDance SpecialtyElimination date Gabriel Piotrowski 18 Białystok Hip-Hop Runner-up Marcin Mroziński 20Zgierz Hip-Hop/Dancehhall/Krump/Wacking/Contemporary 3 December 2008 Michał Pawłowski 20 Szczecin Hip-Hop 19 November 2008 Jakub Mędrzycki 17 Siedlce Contemporary 12 November 2008 Kamil Czarnecki 25 Kołobrzeg Jazz 5 November 2008 Tomasz Prządka 19 Biała Podlaska Ballroom 29 October 2008 Karol Niecikowski 24 Grajewo Hip-Hop 22 October 2008 Błażej Górski 19 Białystok Hip-Hop 15 October 2008
Elimination chart + Key: Female Male Bottom 3 Couples Eliminated Did not performdue to injury Withdrew Immunity and Winner Runner-up
Week: 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/05 11/12 11/19 11/26 12/03 Contestant Result FinalTop 2 Wioletta Fiuk SAFE Btm 3 Btm 3 WINNER Gabriel Piotrowski Btm 3 Btm 3 Runner-up Top 3 Marcin Mroziński Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim Top 4 Adrianna Kawecka Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim Top 6 Michał Pawłowski Btm 3 Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim Izabela Orzełowska Btm 3 Top 8 Jakub Mędrzycki SAFE Btm 3 Btm 3 Elim Paulina Jaksim Btm 3 Btm 3 Top 10 Kamil Czarnecki Btm 3 Elim Anita Florczak Btm 3 Top 12 Tomasz Prządka Elim Justyna Banasiak Btm 3 Top 14 Karol Niecikowski Elim Klaudia Bryzek Top 16 Błażej Górski Elim Barbara Derkowska
Performance nights
Week 1: Top 16 Showcase (8 October 2008)
Group Dance: Yeah Yeah — Bodyrox feat. Luciana/Walk These Dogs – DMX (House/Hip-Hop; Choreographer: Filip Czeszyk) Performances: GroupStyleMusicChoreographer(s)Paulina JaksimKlaudia BryzekKamil CzarneckiGabriel PiotrowskiJazzHere Without You – 3 Doors DownPiotr JagielskiAnita FlorczakJustyna BanasiakMichał PawłowskiTomasz PrządkaSalsaRun The Show – Kat DelunaJhesus AponteAdrianna KaweckaBarbara DerkowskaBłażej GórskiKarol NiecikowskiHip-HopDon't Touch Me (Throw da Water on 'em) — Busta RhymesJustyna LichacyWioletta FiukIzabela OrzełowskaJakub MędrzyckiMarcin MrożińskiContemporaryEnd of the Century — Thierry Verger After Group performances Judges chose the best group and every person from this group had to perform their solo Solos: DancerStyleMusicResultWioletta FiukContemporaryThe Garden — MirahSafe#Jakub MędrzyckiContemporaryHello — Lionel RichieSafe#Izablea OrzełowskaContemporaryZasłoń Okno – Magda SójkaMarcin MrożińskiHip-HopNu-Di-Ty — Kylie Minogue #After Voting these dancers will be safe in next episode
Week 2: Top 16 (15 October 2008)
Group Dance: Closer — Ne-Yo (Contemporary; Choreographer: Wojciech Mochiniej) Top 16 Couple Dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsAdrianna KaweckaBłażej GórskiSalsa/Hip-HopSalsaton MST – RemeneaJhesus AponteGórski EliminatedAnita FlorczakTomasz PrządkaQuickstepA Little Less Conversation remix – Elvis PresleyMaciej ZakliczyńskiSafeWioletta FiukKamil CzarneckiJazzWe Are — Ana JohnssonPiotr JagielskiSafeBarbara DerkowskaMichał PawłowskiCha-Cha-ChaOye Como Va — Celia CruzJhesus AponteDerkowska EliminatedPaulina JaksimKarol NieckikowskiHip-HopBecause of You — Ne-YoRafał "Roofi" Kamiński (season 1)SafeIzabela OrzełowskaMarcin MrożińskiContemporaryTake a Bow – RihannaWojciech MochniejSafeKlaudia BryzekJakub MędrzyckiBalletNothing Else Matters — MetallicaZofia RudinckaSafeJustyna BanasiakGabriel PiotrowskiRock & RollBoom Boom Song – Big Head Todd & The MonstersJoanna SzokalskaPaweł PrzywinaBottom 3 Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultAdrianna KaweckaHip-HopCherry Bomb — Kylie MinogueSafeBłażej GórskiHip-HopSwagg — Teyana TaylorEliminatedBarbara DerkowskaHouseWhere's Your Head At — Basement JaxxEliminatedMichał PawłowskiHip-HopYeah Yeah — Bodyrox ft. LucianaSafeJustyna BanasiakJazzHide and Seek – Imogen HeapSafeGabriel PiotrowskiHip-HopStrip Tease — Danity KaneSafe Eliminated: Barbara Derkowska Błażej Górski
Week 3: Top 14 (22 October 2008)
Group Dance: Disturbia — Rihanna (Hip-Hop; Choreographer: Anthony Kaye) Top 14 Couple dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsAdrianna KaweckaKamil CzarneckiJiveI Kissed a Girl – Katy PerryJoanna SzokalskaBottom 3Izabela OrzełowskaJakub MędrzyckiAfro JazzChurch – T-PainMaria Foryś (season 1)SafeKlaudia BryzekGabriel PiotrowskiTango argentinoTango de Roxxane — Moulin Rouge! soundtrackPiotr WożniakBryzek EliminatedPaulina JaksimKarol NieckiowskiSalsaQue Hiciste — Jennifer LopezKonrad DąbskiJoanna DąbskaNiecikowski EliminatedAnita FlorczakMichał PawłowskiModern JazzGabriel — LambKatarzyna KiziorSafeWioletta FiukTomasz PrządkaLyrical hip-hopNo Air – Jordin SparksAntony KayeSafeJustyna BanasiakMarcin MrożńskiContemporaryAlways – Bon JoviMariusz OlszewskiSafe Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultAdrianna KaweckaHip-HopYou Know Me Better — Róisín MurphySafeKamil CzarneckiJazzSexyBack – Justin TimberlakeSafeKlaudia BryzekContemporaryAngels – Robbie WilliamsEliminatedGabriel PiotrowskiHip-HopCreator – SantigoldSafePaulina JaksimJazzI Don't Wanna Miss a Thing – AerosmithSafeKarol NiecikowskiHip-HopCherry – Lisa ShawEliminated Eliminated: Klaudia Bryzek Karol Niecikowski
Week 4: Top 12 (29 October 2008)
Group Performance: Just for Now — Imogen Heap (Modern Jazz; Choreographer: Katarzyna Kizior) Top 12 Couple dances: CoupleStyleMusicChoreographer(s)ResultsJustyna BanasiakJakub MędrzyckiSambaI Fell in Love with the DJ – Che'NelleMariusz OlszewskiBanasiak EliminatedIzabela OrzełowskaKamil CzarneckiPopJust Dance – Lady GagaEva NitschSafePaulina JaksimTomasz PrządkaBroadwayBig Spender — Sweet CharityJacek WazelinPrządka EliminatedAnita FlorczakMarcin MrożińskiViennese WaltzIris — Goo Goo DollsMaciej ZakliczyńskiBottom 3Adrianna KaweckaGabriel PiotrowskiHip-hopAmerican Boy – Estelle ft. Kanye WestEva NitschSafeWioletta FiukMichał PawłowskiModern JazzIt's a Man's Man's Man's World – James BrownKatarzyna KiziorSafe Bottom 3 Couples solos: DancerStyleMusicResultJustyna BanasiakHip-HopI Got a Bottle – Trina ft. Missy ElliottEliminatedJakub MędrzyckiContemporaryIs It Scary — Michael JacksonSafePaulina JaksimJazzListen — BeyoncéSafeTomasz PrządkaHip-hopStupid Shit – GirliciousEliminatedAnita FlorcyakCha-Cha-ChaMarina Gasolina – Bonde do RoleSafeMarcin MrożińskiContemporaryShithole Theme — Charlie ClouserSafe Eliminated: Justyna Banasiak Tomasz Prządka
Week 5: Top 10 (5 November 2008)
Group Performance: Womanizer — Britney Spears/Music For Twelve Sounds – Flykkiller (Contemporary; Choreographer: Michał Piróg) Top 14 Couple dances: