We've got to stop meeting like this. It's not healthy to always be blogging when a Dancing With the Stars results show is playing from my DVR.
As (apparently) usual, I've managed to squeeze nuggets of poignancy out of the experience. All three of the finalists (Nicole, Evan, and Erin) chose the Argentine Tango as their favorite dance to be scored again as part of the finale. Now, even though it's easier to compare competitors when they're all doing the same thing, this is dance we're talking about. And dance is a live performance.
The sequence of dance steps may be different for each routine, but one generally knows what to expect. Similarly, the specific story told by a dance routine may change, but the general arc is "I love you, I hate you; I hate you, I love you." Or, more simply, "Let's have angry sex after this."
But it doesn't get boring. No matter how many Argentine Tangos one sees, if it's done well, it's fantastic to watch. There's the potential for unexpected brilliance on every lap around the dance floor.
Such is the excitement gained by other forms of live performance. Like theater. Why go to a play when you can get the DVD and watch it at home?
Because something very different may happen than what you expected. And that's exciting.
And speaking of something very different...it's the finale of DWTS. Which means I won't be bringing you any inane DWTS/vodka lemonade inspired posts anymore.
Or until the next season.
Ryan Grimes
Managing Director
Urban Samurai Productions
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