GenQ - For the not so straight individual

After the success of broadcasting two American seasons, Network Ten will be introducing an Australian series of So You Think You Can Dance in 2008. After speculation emerged earlier this week, it has been confirmed that Rogue Traders lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte will be hosting the series.

“I am so excited to be hosting such a fantastic show! I know Australia has amazing dancers and I can't wait to show them to the country and the rest of the world�, Bassingthwaighte said when the impending announcement was made.

Channel Ten chief programming officer David Mott was delighted to announce Bassingthwaighte’s return to the network, and said “We could think of no better person to host one of Network Ten's biggest shows for 2008. She ticks all the boxes – passionate, credible, glamorous. She has got it all and more.�

Judges for the Australian series of the show are choreographers Jason Coleman and Bonnie Lythgoe, as well as renowned dancer Matt Lee.

Auditions for the show are being held on the following dates:

Adelaide – 7 October
Brisbane – 13 and 14 October
Perth – 21 October
Melbourne – 27 and 28 October
Sydney – 3 and 4 November

For more information on auditions or on the current US series of So You Think You Can Dance, click here.