I really like dance. I like to watch it, I like to do it, even if my version of dance is, well, primative. So to say that I enjoy the current run of Reality shows highlighting dance is to state the obvious. What is not so clear is why, all of the sudden dance has become so hot.
For years PBS, the Public Television Network, featured ballroom dance competitions that went unnoticed, even by me. Then the American Idol phenom hit. It seemed America rediscovered the joy of "live" performances. No, Reality TV is not live in the sense of in person, but it does bring the excitement and uncertainty to a medium that had become too slick.
There is an old saying, "even the dullest, most boring real person is much more interesting than the most interesting fictional character, written in any novel."
Reality TV bears this out. A good reality series brings passion, deep emotion, fear, joy, success, failure and, at times, real romance. Add to all of that the opportunity to help decide the "fate" of your favorite singer, dancer, weight loser, via text, or call in voting and it's a recipe not only for success, but enjoyment. We live through these brave souls who risk failing in front of millions! What's not to love?
Back to dancing. I want to dance like they do. I should take lessons, right? Well, sure, but why should I? I can sit in my comfy blue chair, take it all in and, well, not break a sweat. I can experience it all, a gorgeous partner, the emotions, success failure, whatever...but it's all in my mind. Hmmmm, maybe I don't like the reality phenom after all. the only way to experience anything is to, well, experience it.
I need to get out on the floor, learn the steps, take a risk. Argh. It seems so easy. To watch or do, that is the question.
Which do you prefer? I'm undecided.
How about you?
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