People have been asking me in email if I think the difference between the quality of the Canadian version of SYTYCD (thus far – be wary, as they all danced mostly in-style this week and next week is the real test) as to the American version which has not enthralled this season so far is down to the quality of the dancers or the training or something else entirely, and the answer is “I’m not sure.”
However, one nice thing about the Canadian version is that they always show the full dances the dancers have to go through in finals week, and it gives me an opportunity to show off Jean-Marc Genereaux and his wife France (sorry, “thelovelyFrance”), who always demo the ballroom portion of finals week and who are always sick.
Is the American version as rigorous as this? I’m not sure, because they never show the full routine.
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Since the prospect of root canal surgery has more appeal to me then watching any of these “competition” shows like Dancing With The Washed Up Starts, So You Think You Can Dance, American Bloody Idol, and the rest….
give me some of that novocaine, Doc.
The American SYTYCD has been so dull this season. Everyone feels like they’re at the grade school level of complication compared to years past. There are some obviously talented people in there but I’m having a hard time being interested in the dances.
I think the Canadian version is better. If you wanna see real hip hop watch the Canadian version of this show.
The best American talent show in the last decade was 30 Seconds to Fame, which can be enjoyed early Sunday mornings at midnight on FOX.