Recently TV shows themed Dancing has become more popular in Greater China.
1- 舞林大會 Let's Shake It (China 2006 Feb)
2- 舞林大道 Let's Dance (Taiwan 2008 Aug)
3- 舞林爭霸 So You Think You Can Dance (The States 2005) (China 2013 Feb)
4- 這！就是街舞 Street Dance Of China (China 2018 Feb)
5- 新舞林大會 Shake It Up（China 2018 Jul）
6- 蒙面舞王 (China 2020 Aug)
and there's one on the watching list but not yet watched
7- 盛舞者 Dance For Life (Hong Kong 2021 Jul)
As an ordinary person, I would say I like those Pro-Am show partnering stars and professionals, in case an idol is shown I think the fans will vote without too much criticising on their skills.
However, I like these shows because I am very inspired watching them dance. Sometimes I think maybe all dance teachers feel the same because tailor-made choreography for a group and/or for an individual without formal training is our daily task. The shows give us quite a lot of ideas.
But when it comes to professionalism, (3) and (4) would be nicer. The latter one stimulates my creativity in how a person move the body in music. You know, street dances like krumping, locking and popping exaggerates those movements in impossible angles and intensity.
But between the two, I must say the former better suits my taste. Competitors are all toppest professionals in their own areas, i.e. it is also a battle among all dance styles. You know, it's so hard to say whether Ballroom Dancing is better than Contemporary Dancing or Jazz Dancing is better Belly Dancing, Street Dancing is better Ballet Dancing...
Thus in order to be the final winner, no matter what dances they are in, they have to do their best. And because they are already the best in their area, the products they are giving out are the best of the best! Wonderful!
But of course, if I have to pick one, WDSF championship would be my cup of tea! Ballroom is my favourite!
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