So You Think You Can Dance — “What Happens in Vegas…”

So You Think You Can Dance — “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx Oh, Vegas, you’re a tricky, tricky beast.  You push hundreds of dancers to their physical limits, then pare them down to a group of 20.  Are they the best dancers in America?  Well, no, but SO YOU THINK YOU DANCE makes a point of reminding viewers they are in search of “America’s favorite dancer.”  And, by “America’s favorite dancer,” they mean America’s most winning reality TV show personality —- who can also dance! What a difference a couple of hundred miles makes.  In Vegas, the judges are more vicious with their critiques and the choreographers are almost delusional with their ultra-demanding choreography classes. OK, I’m generalizing. Shane Sparks’ and Mary Murphy’s choreography classes each feature tough routines but neither compares to Mia Michaels’ absurdly intricate contemporary routine. She’s so earthy and wise-seeming that when she snaps into dictator choreographer mode, the dancers and America know IT’S ON. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 So You Think You Can Dance — “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx 77 60 re: So You Think You Can Dance -- “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#585 This show is well produced, shot and paced the way these types of reality shows should be done. Hear that On The Lot? Even as a straight white dude that can't dance, I've found this show very watchable. BrackAttack http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#585 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:57:36 GMT re: So You Think You Can Dance -- “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#587 This show is gonna be great this year! 4 HipHop'ers in the top 20! I don't know about the bgirl though... she was kinda weak. trexasaurus http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#587 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:51:47 GMT re: So You Think You Can Dance -- “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#591 I didn't watch last year. I gave the first couple shows a try this year and I couldn't believe that most of those people actually thought they could dance. It gave me a good laugh. The ones that can actually dance are pretty entertaining. I have to say, I surprised myself when I kept watching it. I didn't expect to really get that into it. luvsong79 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#591 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 02:31:54 GMT re: So You Think You Can Dance — “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#637 Mia Michaels sux IhateSanjaya http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#637 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:38:14 GMT re: So You Think You Can Dance — “What Happens in Vegas…” http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#658 A bad take off from dancing with stars pegasus1260 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/06/08/So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance----What-happens-in.aspx#658 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:18:23 GMT