So you think you can dance?

So you think you can dance? has very wide appeal and had been creating some very animated conversations. I thought it was just me. I was hooked because the talent was there, the challenges were there and the judges were managing something which was so tough with a great deal of expertise and graciousness. Saying it like it is, is what has to happen sometimes. It's a tough world out there for performing artists. It might be a bit kinder now because we are all getting back into it very enthusiastically thanks to this show. We love talking about it. It has inspired us, it is teaching us so much and we are very willing learners. The general consensus of opinion is that, on the whole, the choreographers are not matching the flexibility and commitment of the judges and dancers...and lovely compère. The choreographers are out of step so the dancers and judges and then the compère can find themselves walking through some very sticky, gluey horrible bits. The range of opinions and ideas is excitng. The willingness of the dancers to get in there and give anything their best shot is just so great to watch. We know there are rough bits, but it's fantastic to see a hip hopper do the tango or a ballet dancer go latin. It was a relief last night we were in the knicker free zone because we were tiring of nighties, knickers and crotches and last night was sexy, sassy and great without the knickers always on show. We want dance and costumes. We liked the tango. We know it wasn't sizzling enough. That takes time, confidence and chemistry. The Bollywood number was fun and different.It struck a chord because it was cleverly executed. This show is so very positive and the tough bits are tough...but no one walking off the show is unworthy. We have seen some great dancers and they have brought us joy. We have to accept the game. There is no choice in that. Pity.