Channel-surfing a few days ago, I discovered that So You Think You Can Dance has a spin-off: SYTYCD Canada. Yippee! I adore So You Think You Can Dance. After watching a couple of seasons of Dancing with the Stars and then trying SYTYCD, this spring I didn’t have the slightest urge to watch even one single full episode of Stars, but I watched the entire season of SYTYCD. You see, I decided there was only room in my life for ONE TV reality dance show, and so I had to choose (sorry, Stars, I didn’t choose you).
Why did I choose SYTYCD? Because, to me, it feels more real. I love knowing that, for the most part, these are real dancers with big dreams who just need a break. Sound familiar? It does if you’re a writer. I love watching the dancers realize their gifts…and their limitations. I love seeing them break out of the pack to prove that they do so have what it takes—like Twitch and Joshua from the last season of SYTYCD (although I did love Will and Kherington…very sad when both were voted off). And now I don’t have to get my dance-show fix from Dancing with the Stars, because CTV has seen fit to indulge me with So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Yes, I even get to hear Mary Murphy scream.
How about you? Do you watch reality TV? Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars and/or So You Think Can Dance? Which show do you like better? Why? Are you jealous that I get to watch another season of SYTYCD while you’re stuck watching another season of Stars?