Emmy-winning choreographer Mia Michaels exits 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Mainstay Mia Michaels has exited "So You Think You Can Dance" just days before the live eliminations for Season 6 begin on Fox. Michaels has been choreographing dance numbers for the contestants since the reality competition series debuted four years ago. She won an Emmy in 2007 for her second season contemporary routine set to the Celine Dion  song "Calling You." 

Michaels had first contended for the choreography Emmy Award in 2003 for her work on the Dion special "Opening Night: Live in Las Vegas." She lost that race to the "Stars on Ice" team. This year she was an Emmy nominee for another "So You Think You Can Dance" contemporary routine. This one was set to "Mercy" by Duffy and performed by Stephen Boss and top female dancer Katee Shean.
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