Joey Matt

Updated Thu. Oct. 23 2008 11:09 PM ET

Voted off Top 16

Nineteen year-old Joey Matt considers making the So You Think You Can Dance Canada Top 20 his biggest accomplishment in life so far. Upon finding out that he would be a part of this elite group of dancers, the Calgary native was at a loss for words. "I just remember I couldn't stop smiling for the whole day. My cheeks started to hurt."

When asked what his family thinks of his participation the So You Think You Can Dance Canada competition, Joey exclaims: "My family is pumped for me! They're so excited and it makes me even more excited." During the audition process, his mother sent countless text messages offering her support. "They're the greatest."

Joey would most like to follow the career path of Travis Wall from Season 2 of the U.S. version of So You Think You Can Dance. "He's really inspiring and is able to give me so much motivation for my dance career."

Favouring contemporary dance, Joey has worked extremely hard to adapt to various other styles of dance, from hip-hop to ballroom. Joey feels extremely proud of his own love and relentless ability for dance. "Even when I'm 60 I'll probably still be dancing down the streets and thinking I've still got it." He hopes that the show's viewers are able to see that dancing is ultimately what Joey lives for. "I would like (the audience) to know that dance isn't just something I do, it's what I am."

Joey takes the expression "dancing for your life" to the next level, especially when preparing to go on stage. "I tell myself that this is the last time I will ever dance and that competitions are just a performance. It takes the pressure off."

What will it take for him to become the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada? "I will have to work my butt off every week," he says.