TAP DANCER'S NAME: Valerie Rockey
HOME TOWN: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
YEAR SHE COMPETED: 2014
SYTYCD SEASON: Season 11
AGE WHEN SHE COMPETED: 20
ELIMINATION DATE: Not Eliminated
FINISH: 2nd Place
About Valerie Rockey
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Valerie Rockey Profile and Fan Site
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SYTYCD USA Wiki "Valerie Rockey" Profile
Episodes Featuring Valerie Rockey
Episode 6 - July 2, 2014 (TAP DUO)
Valerie was paired up with Zack Everhart for the first live show of the season.
They danced a tap routine choreographed by Anthony Morigerato to "Sing" by Ed Sheeran.
Episode 7 - July 9, 2014
In the package, the pairs must interview each other in 10 seconds. Valerie is
paired up with Ricky Ubeda and they perform a contemporary choreographed by Travis
Wall to "Oh Darling" by Gossling.
Episode 8 - July 16, 2014
In the package, dancers must reveal something America didn't know about their partner.
Valerie and Ricky performed a Viennese Waltz choreographed by So You Think You Can
Dance alumni Lacey Schwimmer to "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz.
Episode 9 - July 23, 2014
In the package, dancers must talk about their first dance recital. Valerie and Ricky
performed a Bollywood choreographed by Nakul Dev Mahajan to "Dilliwaali Girlfriend"
from the Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani soundtrack. Later in the show, Valerie performed a
contemporary piece choreographed by Sonya Tayeh with Brooklyn Fullmer, Casey Askew,
Emily James, Serge Onik, Tanisha Belnap, Emilio Dosal, and Zack Everhart.
Episode 10 - July 30, 2014
In the package, dancers must tell viewers something their partner would bring to the
Top 10. Valerie and Ricky performed a hip-hop choreographed by Christopher "Pharside"
Jennings and Krystal "Phoenix" Meraz to "Turn Down For What" by DJ Snake & Lil Jon.
Later in the show, Valerie performed a contemporary piece choreographed by Mandy
Moore with Carly Blaney, Jacque LeWarne, Jessica Richens, Tanisha Belnap, Emily
James, and Bridget Whitman.
Episode 11 - August 6, 2014
Valerie and all-star partner Ade Obayomi performed a jazz choreographed by Tyce Diorio
to "Hearts a Mess" by Gotye.
Episode 12 - August 13, 2014 (TAP SOLO)
In the package, dancers must talk about the dancer/person who inspires them the most.
Valerie and all-star partner Ryan Di Lello performed a samba choreographed by Jean-Marc
Genereux to "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" by Michael Jackson. She also performed a
tap solo to "Dance with Me Tonight" by Olly Murs.
Episode 13 - August 20, 2014 (TAP SOLO)
Valerie and all-star partner Stephen "tWitch" Boss performed a hip-hop choreographed
by Will "Willdabeast" Adams to "Yeah" by Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris. She was also
reunited with partner Ricky Ubeda and they performed a Spencer Liff Broadway to
"I've Got The World On a String" by Frank Sinatra. She performed a tap solo to "What
I Like About You" by The Romantics as well.
Episode 14 - August 27, 2014 (TAP SOLO AND DUO)
Valerie reunited with Meet the Top 20 Week partner and fellow tapper Zack Everhart
and they danced a Tyce Diorio contemporary to "Pearls" by Sade. She was also
reunited with partner Ricky Ubeda and they danced a Sean Cheesman African jazz
to "Voices of Savannah" by DJ Chus. Paired up with Jessica Richens, the ladies
danced a Nakul Dev Mahajan Bollywood to "Ghahra" from the soundtrack of Yeh Jawaani
Jai Deewani. Valerie and all-star partner Aaron Turner performed a tap routine
choreographed by Anthony Morigerato to "Love Me or Leave Me" by Sammy Davis, Jr.
She performed a tap solo to "Valerie" by Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse as well.
Episode 15 - September 3, 2014 (TAP DUO)
For judge Debbie Allen's pick, Valerie reunited with Ricky Ubeda to perform their
Week 4 hip-hop routine choreographed by Pharside Jennings and Krystal Meraz to
"Turn Down For What" by DJ Snake & Lil Jon. For Valerie's pick, she performed
her Top 20 showcase week Anthony Morigerato tap routine with Zack Everhart to
"Sing" by Ed Sheeran. She finished up the night with Ricky performing their Travis
Wall contemporary from Week 2 as host Cat Deeley's pick. She was announced as
runner-up. Americas Favorite Female Dancer
