In the meantime, she can continue to hone those robot and contortionist moves, and plot for a comeback should she get a chance to return next season.
She’s certainly got enough moves to get another shot right now, as evidenced by her performances on YouTube.
It’s kind of unfortunate, given that Maria Babineau is self-taught and could’ve really benefited from being accepted into the Academy, but there’s no denying there were more deserving candidates that night on So You Think You Can Dance.