Chicago – Welcome to “So You Think You Can Dance” recaps! In the 17th season premiere, “Dance is Back! Auditions Show 1,”three new judges take the stage, a crop of new dancers win hearts and one intimidatingly cool woman casually challenges tWitch to a battle. Miss the premiere? It’s available On Demand, on FOX.com and streaming on Hulu.

It’s back! tWitch said so! 

The “it” he was referring to is dance, but it’s a sentiment that also applies to “So You Think You Can Dance,” the beloved reality competition show returning to the air for the first time in approximately 27 years, also known as September 2019.

A lot has changed since then, both for the world and the show, but the thing that makes “SYTYCD” special remains the same: Cat Deeley’s amazing stage costumes. Nah, it’s the dance that makes this show so unforgettable, as well as the dancers who step onto that stage to share their skills, gifts and hearts with the world. 

Who wowed? Who stumbled? Who brought us to tears in the premiere, for crying out loud? Let’s get to it! 

Familiar faces, sick moves

Season 17 begins with dance, naturally. We watch dancers in everyday settings like classrooms and stockrooms throw themselves into the joy of movement; meanwhile, three mysterious and sparkly figures dance on an empty stage. Surprise, it’s the show’s new panel of judges — and they’ll almost certainly be familiar to the audience. As “SYTYCD” all-star Stephen “tWitch” Boss, pop juggernaut and “The Masked Singer”…