This is a video from the show called "So You Think You Can Dance." The two dancers are Travis Wall and Heidi Groskreutz. This is just one of thousands of dances performed each season. This is a dance show that showcases some of the best dancers in the world in a competition to find the best dancer overall. This is a great television show that shows many different dancing styles, some that people may not be familiar with or have ever heard of before. I think this show is not only for entertainment purposes, but it can also be to educate people about what dance really is and to inspire others who are interested in dancing. Some styles appeal more than other do. It just depends on what you are interested in. This particular video is a contemporary piece. Contemporary is a style that feeds off of ballet. Contemporary is a less strict version of ballet that allows you to move your body and a more free way and to flow your body more. Contemporary dances usually have a personal story and a meaning behind it. The meaningful story usually relates to the choreographer and that makes it easy for them to actually make up the dance.


Why do some styles of dance grab people's attention more than other styles?




perf. "Travis and Heidi-Calling You (Contemporary)."YouTube. N.p., 28 Mar 2011. web. 18 Mar 2012. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XIFZLlIiM>("YouTube")