The Effects of Television Shows About Dance

 Television shows about dance have become very popular within the last few years. Before these shows became popular, many people did not know a lot about the dance world and how positive, competitive, and important it is to so many people involved in the field. I interviewed dance teacher/choreographer Stefani Russo to ask how she thinks these television shows have affected the dance world.

Some shows like "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dance Moms" highlight the choreographers and different styles of dance just as much as the dancers themselves. In my interview, I asked Stefani how these shows have affected her choreography and teaching style with her own students.

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Even though these television shows have been great for the dance world by exposing it to so many people and getting more people interested in the art form, they can "definitely cause misconceptions"-as stated by Stefani Russo- by focusing on some of the negative aspects of dance.

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Overall, the various reality television shows about dance have helped to make the art of dance more popular, well-known, and appreciated. Now that dance is more publicized, many more people are able to enjoy it even if they do not participate in any dance activities themselves. Have you watched any television shows about dancing recently?