The most amazing thing about SYTYCD is that in four seasons, the audience has picked the right winner every single time. No “Fantasia” in that bunch.
I really enjoyed dance all year after watching that show. It really brought me around to the athletics and beauty in it.
Yes, it’s harder to get by on “cute” with dance. Talent stands out. And the judges are very good, though some are terminally annoying (that one woman with the short hair whose comments go something like “That was raunchy, nasty, dirty, and wonderful.”). They themselves choreograph wonderful stuff on the show. The choreographers are true geniuses.
And then the producer Nigel gets up and stars in a dance himself! Wonderful to see.