SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE Season 6 Top 20 (PHOTOS, Bios)

Choreographer Mia Michaels announced she is leaving So You Think You Can Dance via Twitter (just like Paula Abdul!) after 5 years on the show. Although the reason for her departure is not clear, Mia hints that there are new projects she wants to work on.

“I am officially an adoring fan of SYTYCD…Thank U for 5 wonderful yrs,” Michaels, 43, tweeted. “To create moments and movement for the world to share with me was a gift…Thanks SYTYCD and look forward to what’s ahead for me…lookout world!”

SYTYCD executive producer Nigel Lythgoe released a statement about Mia’s exit: “We are thrilled to have given a talent such as Mia Michaels a platform to create Emmy Award-winning choreography. During the auditions this season she has helped choose the best, most diverse top 20 we have ever had. She knows that she is always welcome to return later this season or next. She’s chosen to move on to new challenges and we will continue to support her and wish her all the best.”

Mia appeared with a shaved head on SYTYCD show last night, which has sparked controversy about the real reason for the choreographer’s departure. ‘Does Mia Michaels have cancer?’is the question on everyone’s mind… a bit dramatic! Mia has an unique sense of style so she probably just wanted a radical image change. We are sure Mia is fine and ready to embrace new challenges.

Mia Michaels Pictures