So You Think You Can Dance Returning to FOX with Junior Dancers

LOS ANGELES: FOX has renewed So You Think You Can Dance for a 13th season, which will feature a younger generation of dancers, ages 8 to 13.

The new installment will be called So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. It will see the young dancers paired up with all-stars to compete for the title of America’s favorite dancer. Cat Deeley will again serve as host, featured alongside returning judges Nigel Lythgoe, Paula Abdul and Jason Derulo.

“We are so happy to bring back the award-winning So You Think You Can Dance for a 13th season this summer with a brand-new format,” said David Madden, the president of entertainment at Fox Broadcasting Company. “The series has captivated its loyal fan base for over a decade, inspiring young dancers across the country and transforming the face of dance in every medium—and we’re so excited to feature a young and talented new group of performers on the series.”

“Through the Dizzy Feet Foundation, I’ve had the great privilege of working with incredible young talent who will eventually shape the future of dance in this country,” said co-creator and executive producer Lythgoe. “By evolving the So You Think You Can Dance format this season, we can showcase the very best junior dancers out there and open up the world of dance to a whole new generation.”