Two years ago, I got Tracy watching this show. I found it the summer when I first moved to Philly. I was fresh off my 2 year run of Salsa lessons in New York City and I had the dancing bug. This show is essentially like Idol, but much better. Last summer was the first year that we watched the entire show together. We learned the lingo, the dances, and even enough knowledge to actually critique the dancing this year.
This year was far superior than the previous two. I think with the success of the show and other dance shows, this country is beginning to latch on to dance. Dance is simply beautiful and amazing. When people can move as they do to make it look so easily elegant, all you can do is say, "Wow!" The dance contestants this year were not only phenomenal dancers, but they all seem to have great character. There was no drama or attitudes towards each other or the judges. Speaking of the judges, unlike Idol, the judges actually are respectful, full of insight, constructive, and honest at the same time. The show has a recipe for success.
This year we both fell in love with Sabra. Sabra only has been dancing for 4 years, but she is amazing. There is something about her that is heart felt that captivates you every time. Tracy liked her so much she proclaimed that she would no longer watch the show if she lost. This was like the declaration I made with Idol after Melinda came in 3rd after Blake. Officially, I am finished with that show. However, I am happy to say that Sabra won and we will be watching faithfully next season.
You may be asking why am I writing about this show. The answer is simple. While browsing online the other day on Yahoo. I entered a contest held by www.phillyist.com that was giving away 2 tickets. I entered myself and I also entered Tracy. Just 10 minutes ago, I just received word that I won the tickets. I was actually thinking about buying tickets to take Tracy, but now I do not have to worry. I won the contest and I will be going for free. I cannot believe it. Before I get to excited about winning, I will wait until I receive the tickets. This will be difficult because how can somebody not get excited about watching Sabra dance live. I am just too tickled.
Comments (2)
Sabra is an amazing dancer, and she was my favorite too. You may remember that I was a dancer (long long ago when I still had functional kneecaps), and in this capacity I will allow myself to venture the following opinion. Sabra is way too polished to have only been dancing for 4 years; I am NOT taking anything away from her grace, technique and overall stunning performance ability. I simply think that it was far too tempting to say that she only had four years behind her to make her success even more of a cinderella story. From experience -15 years in the dance biz- it takes a good 6-7 years before the musculature can get to the level that Sabra has achieved. There must have been some gymnastics or other kind of training before the 4 years she spent training in dance techniques. BUT this being said, she absolutely deserved to win; she is simply luminous! I would hire her in a heartbeat. This girl needs to go to NY and audition for the Ailey company immediately, they will snatch her up and make her the star she was born to become. Peace.
Posted by boss lady | August 23, 2007 5:58 PM
Posted on August 23, 2007 17:58
The reason you won the contest for the tickets is that you were the only one over 18 to have entered. I hope they televise the show and pan the audience...hundreds of screaming white teenage girls with one 6'2" 260 pound black man in the middle jumping up and down screaming and waving a "Danny is the hot tamale" sign.
Posted by k-ro | August 24, 2007 11:28 AM
Posted on August 24, 2007 11:28