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Boston native Russell Ferguson competed in the Top 14 on reality show So You Think You Can Dance last night, performing a suave foxtrot with partner Noelle. Bostonist caught up with Russell yesterday in between rehearsals and costume fittings to talk about his experience on the show so far.

Fox's hit show So You Think You Can Dance (think American Idol minus the caterwauling and plus epic foot injuries) held its first Boston auditions this spring. The visit was a success for local dancers, with two of the show's twenty finalists hailing from the Bay State. Bostonist is totally addicted to SYTYCD, a reality show that doesn't rely on manufactured drama and instead focuses on talented contestants performing amazing feats of athleticism and skill. Many of the dancers have trained since they were toddlers, and it shows in the intricate routines they somehow master each week. Dancers are eliminated weekly, first by a panel of judges, then, when the show is down to its top 10, by whomever receives the fewest votes from the show's viewers. Bostonist is here to catch you up on the story so far for both Massachusetts dancers so that our readers can tune in and vote for them. (Bostonist has no shame about being a total homer.)

Well, now's your chance. Auditions for season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance will be in Boston today, May 28, beginning at 8:00 am at the Hyatt Regency Boston (One Avenue de Lafayette). You must be a US citizen or permanent resident or able to seek employment in the US to audition. There are many more rules and forms available if you're serious about dancing on TV.

Not feeling up for First Nighting? Unable to get to New York City to watch the ball drop in person? As usual, the TV networks are more than willing to provide you with the kind of entertainment that will drive you to drink. Here's the lineup: WGBH 2 (PBS): Garrison Keillor's New Year's Eve Special. 10 pm. This one's for those of you who are feeling civilized. WBZ 4 (CBS): Local First Night Special. The...