From Stage to Screen
How dance competition shows have changed the way society views dance.
Since the early
2000’s, dance has taken to the screen in the form of televised competitions –
Dancing with the Stars (DWTS), So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD), and America’s
Best Dance Crew (ABDC), just to name a few. The premise of each of these shows
is similar: a person or a group of people performs a dance number, the judges
score the piece, and in the end only one winner is left standing. Think of it
like a new form of sports competition – dance, which was once limited to the
concert stage, has now adapted to the world of videography and reality
television.
Now, there are a
lot of mixed feelings about this new platform for dance. Some household names
in the dance world, particularly those with experience in Hollywood, argue that
televised dance competitions motivate dancers to become even better than they
already are – more technical, more well-rounded, more creative, and more
knowledgeable. Famous judges like Julianne Hough from DWTS and Jenna Dewan
Tatum from World of Dance are great proponents of this view. However, there are
others who believe that this new platform has diminished the quality of dance,
citing videography as a safety net and the “reality” parts of these shows as
sources of bias during judging.
Hey Renee! I really like the topic you've chosen, it's different than anything I've read about dance. As someone who doesn't know too much about the subject, I'd love to know what inspired YOU to choose the topic. Your title's definitely an eye catcher and I love the way you've introduced the topic. I also like how you've incorporated the dash "--" to emphasize certain sentences. Can't wait to read the whole thing :)
ReplyDeleteHi Renee! This is a great topic with a lot of potential avenues to discuss. You did a great job capturing my interest. As someone who admits to watching Dance Moms, maybe you could incorporate the issues of children in dance and as reality dance stars into your expert article as well. I agree with Raghav, and would be interested to learn your personal opinions too.
ReplyDeleteHi Renee! I think the topic is interesting and the way you divided the two paragraphs makes it really clear and easy to understand. I really like the idea of first describing the issue and then addressing the question because you create expectations in the reader
ReplyDeleteHi Renee! I like the topic you chose; it is something that I have not thought much about. It looks like there's a lot to talk or debate about. In relation to any recommendations, I would suggest you bring some other examples of other dance shows that are known more globally (for example, I have barely watched the TV in the U.S.). This would also help you address your article better to the Marshall community - an audience with many international students. And I agree with what Raghav said, I would love to hear more of your opinion, too.
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