Since we talk about Dancing with the Stars a lot in class I thought it would be interesting to post the new cast for season 12 as they just announced it last night. The group of stars chosen relates to what we have been talking about in class in two ways specifically. First, with Dancesport and our discussion about ballroom dancers not being entirely recognized and given the same amount of credit as the "stars" on the show. If you read the article you see that the "stars" are listed first (and it is what all the news hype is about) and given much more attention. Down below, the "professionals", as they are called, are summarized in a brief two sentence list. Second, as we have been talking about authenticity in relation to different types of dance and what truly makes a dance "authentic", it will be interesting to see if these stars can dance the styles in a way that makes them and the dance look genuine. Or, do you think they will in a sense "ruin" the dance they perform. I guess that's why its entertaining!
Down below is the list of stars and their "title", and here is the link for the article if you want to read it in full: http://www.squidoo.com/dancingwiththestars
Rapper- Lil Romeo
Boxing Legend- Sugar Ray Leonard
Original Karate Kid- Ralph Macchio
Wrestler- Chris Jericho
Football Player- Hines Ward
"Loveline" Host- Mike Catherwood
Disney Actress- Chelsea Kane
Model- Petra Nemcova
Reality Star- Kendra Wilkinson
Talk Show Host- Wendy Williams
Actress- Kirstie Alley
I was going to post the same thing. I find it so interesting how hyped up the dancing with the star reveal was. ABC chose to announce the new cast in the middle of one of their most popular shows.. The Bachelor. And, on a side note, I think that the popularity of dancing with the stars truly does speak volumes not only about our cultures interest in celebrities, but also in dance.
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