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This is a list of finalists from the fifth season of So You Think You Can Dance (US), a television program. Finalists are listed in alphabetical order.

Born on December 6, 1988 to Nigerian parents, Ade Obayomi is a contemporary dancer from Orange County, California. Ade started dancing at the age of 6. A graduate of Corona Primary School, he briefly attended Chapman University in Orange, California, where Season 4's Katee Shean (3rd place) and Stephen "Twitch" Boss (2nd place) also studied. A dance highlight for Ade was performing at Radio City Music Hall. Ade had also previously auditioned for Season 4 of SYTYCD, but was cut after the ballroom round.

During Season 5, Ade was paired with ballerina Melissa Sandvig, with whom he danced each week until only ten dancers remained in the competition. One week prior to his elimination, once again paired with Sandvig, he performed a breast cancer-themed contemporary dance. This piece, entitled "This Woman's Work" and choreographed by Tyce Diorio, brought the judges to tears and was subsequently showcased on a future episode showing favorite dances from the season.

Ade was eliminated during the semi-final week, along with former partner Sandvig. He eventually returned to the show as an All-Star on Season 7.

In Ade's spare time he likes to read draw or play soccer. He is also a part-time musician and has signed in with the Record Label Okada Music Group more commonly known as O.M.G.

Born on November 1, 1986, Ashley is a contemporary dancer from Los Angeles who was originally raised in Arizona. She had previously auditioned for seasons two, three, and four. She was partnered with contemporary dancer Kūpono Aweau until she was eliminated in week two.

Born on January 26, 1984 to Japanese parents, Asuka is a Latin ballroom dancer from San Francisco, CA. At the time of her first audition, she lived in Irvine, CA. Asuka originally auditioned for the show during Season 4, but was cut during Top 20 selection at the very end of Vegas Week. Her hobbies include swimming, golf, and tennis. Additionally, she started playing the piano at the age of twelve. Asuka graduated from the University of California, Irvine, and had worked as a Latin Ballroom instructor for the last two years at the time of Season 5's airing. She auditioned for Season 5 with her friend Ricky Sun, also a ballroom dancer, who was eliminated at the end of Vegas Week.

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