And so it begins…

Posted on June 5, 2008

The top twenty was chosen for my summer tv obsession: “So You Think You Can Dance.” I enjoy American Idol, mostly because so many people watch it that I actually feel like I am part of a pop culture phenomena. But, SYTYCD is all about my adolescent passion, Dancing. I was a dancer for 12 years when I was younger, and I danced ballet, tap and jazz. I always loved dancing, but I knew in my heart that I was never going to be good enough to even consider doing it as a career. This became especially apparent after I had back surgery when I was 12 and had to take a year off. When I went back, the studio refused to let me even attempt to go up on point, and to get the good parts in the recitals you needed to be on point. So, my career ended before it even began (cue sad violin music.) But I danced for another 3 years anyway, because I just loved it so much. Because of this, I really feel like I have an appreciation for the dancers and the choreography on this show (except for ballroom, because lets face it, ballroom has entirely to many rules and I don’t know how you can keep track of them all.) In the end, I think the true appeal is envy, I would have loved to be able to do what these amazing athletes can do. There is my justification for taking yet another reality TV show seriously, and prepare yourself for updates.

ps. thank you everyone who commented or emailed me about the sleep deprivation post. Chloe has now slept until 6 for two days in row, things are beginning to look up!