What makes it tough is that it's not a" best singer or dancer" It's "most popular." We have to factor in the following that the contestants come in with. That NFL stamp is an enormous help, plus the fact that they are very athletic. I don't find Driver a likeable person. The violence is right beneath the skin. Katherine was "instant like" for me. By the end of the season, after hearing William's back story, I really like the guy.
I think the main reason I like the show is watching the obvious transformation in the contestants. All you have to do is to look at the audience. It's solid ex-dancers. Sure, a lot of the chat is scripted. But the sincerity of how they feel comes through. It's as if they all went though basic training together.
I see this all the time in my social scene. These 20-somethings show up, wanting to learn to dance. They are usually shy and awkward. Six months later they confident and relaxed. This is especially true with the guys. They go from social misfits to almost cocky "smoothies," with the girls hanging on them.
I tell this over and over to guys that ask me about learning, but most just don't believe me or they are unwilling to spend the time to find out. |
