Sometimes I am just going to geek out about something that has zip to do with beauty or style because whatever it is rocks that much. I have to marry Nigel Lythgoe. (Clearly, this is one of those times.)
I’m a bit addicted to “So You Think You Can Dance.” The show is so much more about insane talent, drive and fearlessness than about egos, sensationalist drama and ridiculous on-screen personas. “So You Think” is good reality tv, inspiring. Down-to-earth talented judges celebrate each contestant’s success, deliver compassionate, constructive criticism, and express real disappointment each time a contestant leaves. As for the contestants, once it’s down to the final 20, there’s no unbridled tabloid drama here. It’s passion, commitment, fire and kicking fear’s ass.
Last year’s wee Canadian series “Triple Sensation” had me similarly enthralled. Complete with guileless participant monologues, the show followed a search for the best Canadian actor/singer/dancer. Those were impressive future Broadway stars, some as young as 16, evaluated by some seriously marquee Broadway names. So many talented Canadians! Season two is slated for this Fall. Until then, I’ll be absorbed with “So You Think You Can Dance.”
And in case you think you can dance, I hope you already know “So You Think You Can Dance Canada” is holding Toronto auditions this Sunday at the Convention Centre.
What’s odd is I’m in no way a fan of “American Idol” or “Canadian Idol.” No clue why. Just never liked either of them. But “SYTYCD” (sheesh) struck a heart chord from the first moment my friend Miriam had me watch an episode.
Plus insanely successful impresario and judge Nigel Lythgoe is very, very smart and kinda hot.
You know, what’s not beautiful and stylin’ about all that?
(Don’t anyone tell Clive about this, just in case it doesn’t work out with Nigel.)
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You, are a nerd.
And also a geek.
I soooo agree with you about “So You Think You Can Dance”. I just started watching this season (after much urging from my friend Margot) and I find myself enthralled. The judging seems fair and comments sincere. The dancers (for the most part) passionate and committed. I gotta’ say though, I’m not as sold on Nigel’s hotness as you are, but to each her own. Now, make Johnny Depp a judge and we’ll talk! :) (Great site, by the way).
Thanks for your comment! I was watching the auditions last weekend and having a giggle at the gap between the bad dancers who truly don’t understand how bad they are and the judges, who felt they were mocking the whole process, taking audition time away from real contenders. The psychology of the show just gets me. And I know Nigel’s not everyone’s cuppa, but he’s highly intelligent, knows his stuff inside out, incredibly successful (he’s behind Idol, actually), occasionally funny and — omigod, I sound like a STALKER!
Uh… thanks again for your comment, and site compliment! *grin*
If you like this show, you should watch Randy Jackson’s
Dance Crew…..now that was an amazing show…..
Oooh, I HAVE watched that. Liked it very much as well! Thanks :-)
Season two of Triple Sensation was delayed a little bit but its rumored to appear sometime this summer! Keep an eye out, I’m pumped :)
Fantastic! Thanks for the update — and the grin I got at seeing your handle. Er — online pseudonym.
I loved SYTYCD Canada although I didn’t say much about it here (I worried about restraining orders); am in Canadian-talent withdrawal.