The Best So You Think You Can Dance Winners, Ranked

Over 600 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best So You Think You Can Dance Winners, Ranked
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Vote up the So You Think You Can Dance winners with the best moves.

The recipient of numerous Primetime Emmy Awards, So You Think You Can Dance is must-see television for fans of all forms of dance. Over the course of its many seasons, there have been many impressive So You Think You Can Dance winners who danced themselves to the top spot showcasing dance styles from hip-hop to contemporary to jazz. Who are the best So You Think You Can Dance winners? Here, you'll find a list of all the past contestants to make it to the top spot, ranked by your votes. 

In 2017, Lex Ishimoto secured the win by showing off his impressive skills at contemporary and hip-hop dance. In Season 9, the show altered its format and selected one male and one female winner, with Chehon Wespi-Tschopp and Eliana Girard snagging wins. Other past winners include Jeanine Mason, Leon "Kida" Burns, and Nick Lazzarini. With the help of skilled choreographers and their own drive, every winner deserves praise. However, who is truly the best of the best? Vote up the most talented dancers below to help decide. 

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  • Lex Ishimoto
    1

    Lex Ishimoto

    282 votes

    Season 14
    Dance Style: Contemporary/Hip-Hop

  • Melanie Moore
    2
    258 votes

    Season 8
    Dance Style: Contemporary

  • Du-Shaunt "Fik-Shun" Stegall
    3

    Du-Shaunt "Fik-Shun" Stegall

    243 votes

    Season 10
    Dance Style: Hip-Hop

  • Gaby Diaz
    4

    Gaby Diaz

    196 votes

    Season 12
    Dance Style: Tap

  • Ricky Ubeda
    5

    Ricky Ubeda

    174 votes

    Season 11
    Dance Style: Contemporary

  • Season 7
    Dance Style: Contemporary