About Superstars of Dance

**fluff** · 12-28-2008, 10:51 PM

Mondays, beginning January 5 through January 19 (8-10 p.m. ET);
Premieres Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET)
"Superstars of Dance," hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance"), is a breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, two of the masterminds behind "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." The unique series will pit the masters of various dance genres from eight countries against each other. Equal parts sporting event, rock concert and artistic exhibition, "Superstars of Dance" is poised to become one the greatest spectacles of dance performance ever seen on television.
Eight countries will participate in the competition with each team comprised of two soloists, one duo and one larger group. Viewers will get to know the competitors and the coaches through the trials and tribulations, both behind the scenes and on the stage. The stakes are high for these artists, as they are not only representing themselves, but also their dance form and their entire nation.
The eight countries currently scheduled to participate include: Ireland, India, USA, Argentina, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia.
"Superstars of Dance" is from 19 Entertainment. Nigel Lythgoe ("American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance") and Simon Fuller ("American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance") are the executive producers.

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stacerace · 12-29-2008, 02:37 AM

I am really looking forward to this show but how is USA going to represent our "dance form"? We are extremely diverse when it comes to dancing styles. Maybe they'll do a mish mosh of country and hip hop and other silly stuff. I'm sure we'll look pretty dumb compared to the Russians and the Irish.

shoepie · 12-29-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stacerace

I am really looking forward to this show but how is USA going to represent our "dance form"? We are extremely diverse when it comes to dancing styles. Maybe they'll do a mish mosh of country and hip hop and other silly stuff. I'm sure we'll look pretty dumb compared to the Russians and the Irish.

I bet we will shine brightly. Hip Hop, jitterbug/jive, tap and lyrical to name 4.

Just how much clogging can you watch in one sitting? I would say Ireland is in trouble.

mom2 · 12-29-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stacerace

I am really looking forward to this show but how is USA going to represent our "dance form"? We are extremely diverse when it comes to dancing styles. Maybe they'll do a mish mosh of country and hip hop and other silly stuff. I'm sure we'll look pretty dumb compared to the Russians and the Irish.

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buglover · 12-29-2008, 01:39 PM

I'm more excited about this show than any of the other dance shows that have been aired recently!!

famita · 12-29-2008, 02:01 PM

bug, I'm with you-I think it'll be exciting! I am interested to see what all forms of dance there will be!

iguanachocolate · 12-29-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shoepie

I bet we will shine brightly. Hip Hop, jitterbug/jive, tap and lyrical to name 4.

Just how much clogging can you watch in one sitting? I would say Ireland is in trouble.

The US has a version of clogging as well, maybe there will be a clog off!

stacerace · 12-29-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shoepie

I bet we will shine brightly. Hip Hop, jitterbug/jive, tap and lyrical to name 4.

Just how much clogging can you watch in one sitting? I would say Ireland is in trouble.

I could never get tired of Irish dancing. It's probably my favorite

buglover · 12-29-2008, 04:28 PM

River dance.... bring it on!! I get really excited when watching that dance!

Snowbird · 12-30-2008, 02:32 PM

I hope it'll be more educational than the mainstream danceshows. I seem to recall in the early years of DWTS that they explained what to look for in various dances, but recently, not so much.

I'm looking forward to India! Bollywood, whoo hoo.

Funny, the first thing I thought of for USA was something like west coast swing, but I don't know if that has origins outside the US.

12-28-2008, 10:51 PM	#1
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	About Superstars of Dance Mondays, beginning January 5 through January 19 (8-10 p.m. ET); Premieres Sunday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET) "Superstars of Dance," hosted by Michael Flatley ("Lord of the Dance"), is a breathtaking international dance competition led by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, two of the masterminds behind "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." The unique series will pit the masters of various dance genres from eight countries against each other. Equal parts sporting event, rock concert and artistic exhibition, "Superstars of Dance" is poised to become one the greatest spectacles of dance performance ever seen on television. Eight countries will participate in the competition with each team comprised of two soloists, one duo and one larger group. Viewers will get to know the competitors and the coaches through the trials and tribulations, both behind the scenes and on the stage. The stakes are high for these artists, as they are not only representing themselves, but also their dance form and their entire nation. The eight countries currently scheduled to participate include: Ireland, India, USA, Argentina, China, Russia, South Africa and Australia. "Superstars of Dance" is from 19 Entertainment. Nigel Lythgoe ("American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance") and Simon Fuller ("American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance") are the executive producers. __________________ "That's Numberwang!" Last edited by iguanachocolate; 01-03-2009 at 04:36 PM.

12-29-2008, 02:37 AM	#2
stacerace Lost in Austen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bethany, Oklahoma Age: 33 Posts: 2,904	Re: About The Show I am really looking forward to this show but how is USA going to represent our "dance form"? We are extremely diverse when it comes to dancing styles. Maybe they'll do a mish mosh of country and hip hop and other silly stuff. I'm sure we'll look pretty dumb compared to the Russians and the Irish. __________________ "To your sister I wish all imaginable happiness; to Willoughby that he may endeavour to deserve her." Colonel Brandon

12-29-2008, 01:39 PM	#5
buglover Searching for inner peace Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 35 Posts: 11,708	Re: About The Show I'm more excited about this show than any of the other dance shows that have been aired recently!! __________________ In my own little world.

12-29-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
famita FORT Fogey Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,202	Re: About The Show bug, I'm with you-I think it'll be exciting! I am interested to see what all forms of dance there will be!

12-29-2008, 04:28 PM	#9
buglover Searching for inner peace Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Age: 35 Posts: 11,708	Re: About The Show River dance.... bring it on!! I get really excited when watching that dance! __________________ In my own little world.

12-30-2008, 02:32 PM	#10
Snowbird FORT Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 73	Re: About The Show I hope it'll be more educational than the mainstream danceshows. I seem to recall in the early years of DWTS that they explained what to look for in various dances, but recently, not so much. I'm looking forward to India! Bollywood, whoo hoo. Funny, the first thing I thought of for USA was something like west coast swing, but I don't know if that has origins outside the US.