World of Dance is an American reality TV show. To be precise, it is an American reality TV show centered around a dance competition. This is by no means a one-of-a-kind premise, but it promises its fair share of particularities that will enable it to stand up on its own.
Here are five things that you may or may not have known about World of Dance:
Hosted By Jenna Dewan Tatum
World of Dance is presented by Jenna Dewan Tatum. For those who are unfamiliar with her name, they might remember her from Step Up, which saw her playing the part of a privileged modern dancer who pairs up with a disadvantaged hip-hop dancer in a showcase of their exceptional dancing skills. Not coincidentally, Jenna Dewan Tatum started dating her co-star Channing Tatum after the completion of the movie, which is why she is now Jenna Dewan Tatum rather than just Jenna Dewan.
Judged by Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, and Derek Hough
In total, World of Dance has three judges in Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo, and Derek Hough. Jennifer Lopez needs no introduction, but it is interesting to note that she is also one of the executive producers who feels that this will be a return to her roots as a professional dancer. Meanwhile, Ne-Yo is an award-winning American singer and songwriter as well as actor, dancer, and record producer, while Derek Hough is best-known for being an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer.
Different Judges Focus on Different Qualities
Naturally, each of the judges will be focusing on something that appeals in particular to them. For example, Ne-Yo will be looking for a clean performance, while Derek Hough will be examining the choreography as well as the techniques that have been incorporated into it. Meanwhile, Jennifer Lopez will be looking for heart, which could well be the most challenging of the qualities to appeal to.
Aims to Be More Accessible
It is interesting to note that World of Dance will be aiming to be a bit more accessible to the general audience. The exact example was So You Think You Can Dance, which was described as being great but rather technical in nature, which can lead to divergent opinions between the judges and the members of the general audience. With that said, when all is said and done, World of Dance is still meant to be a TV show from dancers for dancers.
Anything Goes
However, the most interesting part about World of Dance might be the fact that it is open to both solo and group performers no matter what their particular style of dance might be. As a result, people who choose to tune in should expect to see a wider range of dancers than what can be found on most of the dance-focused reality TV shows out there, which could broaden their horizons by exposing them to dancing style out there that they never knew existed. Something that could make for a very interesting viewing experience indeed.
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