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By Philipa Bourke Jul 6, 2009

The fabulous Katie Holmes really can dance, according to choreographer Mia Michaels. "She’s really blossoming into a gorgeous triple-threat star," Michaels said of Holmes' performance in the upcoming 100th episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Holmes, 30, has recorded a dance number tribute to Judy Garland for the show, with proceeds set to go to charity.

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Michaels, a choreographer on the show, said: "I’m excited. I saw clips of it and it's brilliant!" Holmes and daughter, Suri, three, who are currently in Australia, went along to several rehearsals of the show. Executive producer Nigel Lythgoe thought the young actress would make an excellent choice for the launch of The Dizzy Feet Foundation, which provides scholarships and assistance to young dancers.

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Lythgoe introduced Holmes to Tyce Diorio, also a choreographer on the show. Lythgoe said: "I called Tyce up and I said: 'How would Katie feel about doing something on the show that would bring notoriety to a foundation?'

"And he spoke to her, we then got together and Tyce, I and Katie met and discussed the whole thing, and I realized that she was so passionate about the project and I invited her to be a founding member of the whole foundation!”

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