The better "American Idol" is on this summer
Nigel Lythgoe is one of the brains behind "American Idol," but I think his FOX show on the air now -- "So You Think You Can Dance" -- is the superior series.
Why? Look, I just slogged my way, with Donald Munro, through a subpar AI season. SYTYCD is a show I've watched in previous years, and I've been impressed with the talent and heart of the contestants. Unlike AI, you can't fake and warble your way through just on personality. SYTYCD, in highlighting a range of dance styles, is all physicality, nuance, guts, leaps and moves that make your jaw drop in disbelief. (Lythgoe, by the way, is a former dancer and a judge on this show with Simon Cowell-like frankness.)
This season is off to a dynamic start. The Top 20, performing as couples Wednesday to demanding choreography from the likes of the inimitable Mia Michaels and others, kicked off the competition with winning energy and grace. But, like AI, people will be eliminated.
It's early, but the dazzlers on Wednesday were Katee and Joshua (with their dance about a soldier going off to war) and Chelsea T., who's a force of nature. Tune in tonight to see who goes home.
Comments:
Haven't seen this show. It sounds fun. Is it like "Dancing with the Stars?"
Posted by: barbara at June 12, 2008 1:50 PM
Barbara, it's way better. These are young people who dance for the love of dance. You'd be amazed at some of the moves on this show. "Dancing with the Stars" (with its emphasis on making non-dancers into dancers) isn't nearly as sophisticated or fun to watch. And the choreography on SYTYCD is outstanding.
Posted by: felicia matlosz at June 12, 2008 3:06 PM
Obviously Felicia got a GREAT birthday present, her photo (finally) posted on the Beehive!! Happy birthday to us all!
Secondly, SYTYCD is an AMAZING show, but if that damn Mary screams one more time I'm going to shoot her in the voicebox.
Posted by: Stephen at June 12, 2008 4:13 PM
Thanks Stephen.
As for Mary, at least she's more coherent than Paula.
Posted by: felicia matlosz at June 12, 2008 4:25 PM
Post a comment
(read the comment policy before posting)