Saturday, May 31, 2008

"So you think you can dance!": Chapter 1

A weekly re-cap the happenings of the Fox show, So you think you can dance.
by, Jenna Avery-Lawyer

(above: Season 3 winner, 20-year-old, Sabra Johnson of Utah.)

I love this show! American Idol move aside! It's time for some dancin'! I like exclamator statements! YEAH!

Much like the first couple weeks of American Idol, So you think you can dance has mass auditions. They feature a wide range of styles and caliber. It also has its share of spotlight seekers that really have no interest in dance, but just crave a bit of attention. Of course, without these desperate cries for love and affection, the first few weeks would only be filled with GOOD dancers. And who wants to watch that? Let's thank the mothers of the world that didn't hug their children enough. Thanks mom.

No-talent hacks aside, this show really does feature some of the best dancers yet to be recognized. Many have struggled for years in their chosen career, though most would argue they didn't choose dancing; dancing chose them. In my opinion, this is true for all artists.  It isn't really a choice, but a calling.  Just like a fire won't vanish because we ignore it, neither does passion. It can wan, but it will never truly disappear.

This is why I love the show. The passion expressed by these people is so incredibly honest and intense. When the show gets to the top 20 dancers, it transforms. It becomes a weekly therapy session- dancing style. They bare their souls on the floor. They are so clearly seen by all watching, and it can become overwhelming. Everyone should have an artistic outlet. It is truly purging, and soul-satisfying.

I can't wait for the weeks to come. It's one of the things I look forward to the most. That sounds a bit sad, since it is a reality dancing competition, but it's worth your time. You will be exposed to all types of dance styles done by incredible human beings. So stay tuned. I'll update every week!


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