Dancers audition for the judges.
Dancers audition for the judges in New York and Salt Lake City.
Dancers audition for the judges in Los Angeles
The call-backs for Las Vegas
The top 20 finalists perform.
The Top 20 dancers are paired up and get their first chance to perform. The judges eliminate two dancers as the show ends.
Two dancers are eliminated; Jessie J. performs.
The remaining 18 dancers perform for a chance to impress the judges. Two more will be eliminated at the end of the episode.
Two of the final 18 dancers are sent home.
The 16 remaining dancers perform.
The final 14 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
The 14 remaining dancers perform.
The final 12 dancers are revealed as two more performers are eliminated.
The remaining 12 dancers compete for inclusion in the top 10.
Two more dancers are eliminated as the 10 finalists are revealed.
The top 10 contestants perform.
Two contestants are eliminated
The remaining eight contestants perform.
Two contestants are eliminated.
In Part 1 of the Season Finale, the final 6 dancers perform for America's vote in hopes of becoming America's Favorite Dancer.
A group performance, of contestants and all-stars, choreographed by Mia Michaels, as well as "Step Up 3D" dancers perform. Musical guests are Allison Iraheta, with Orianthi, and Christian TV. 2 dancers are eliminated from the competition.
Hoping to become America's Favorite Dancer the final four contestants will perform
A Season 8 winner is chosen in the conclusion of the two-part finale.