Dancing is more than a passion it’s an art. Dancing provides one with an adrenalin rush that starts the second one steps out onto the stage. Dancing with the stars depicts those two statements accurately.  Dancing with the stars is a reality TV show that airs on ABC. This show pairs professional dancers with celebrities. The celebrities are often former movie and TV stars, professional athletes, musicians or other notable celebrities. Together these couples compete performing a new dance for three judges. Each week the couple must perform a different style of ballroom and Latin dances. Some of these dances consist of the paso doble, tango, waltz, quickstep and foxtrot. The couples are also filmed while training. This shows the audience the emotional aspect of the show and how much hard work goes into learning the dances. The audience can see how the couple connects or argues and what each person struggles with while preparing each dance.

After performing one dance each week each couple receives a score between one and ten from each of the judges.  The panel consists of three judges: Len Goodman,Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonilo. Len is a British professional ballroom dancer and the toughest judge out of the three. He is the one that most often gets booed at during the show. However; he is honest and that is helpful in order for the couples to improve for next time. Carrie Ann is an American choreographer. She usually states what she liked about the performance before critiquing what the couple can improve on. Lastly, Bruno is an Italian choreographer who is definitely the most lively out of the three judges. Whenever he enjoys the performance he comments with an outburst full of emotion. Since all of these judges have dance experience they are fit to judge this competition and are fair towards each couple.

Each individual watching this show picks their favorite couple. The best part is that this show involves the viewers. At the end of each screening the viewers get to send it their votes for their favorite couple. After that the scores of the judges and the votes are added up to see who moves onto the next week.  It is pleasant knowing that you can help out your favorite couple by voting and helping them stay on the show. However; on the other hand it is upsetting watching the couple who you have grown fond of go home.

Dancing with the Stars is an interesting show to watch. It is different from other reality talent shows such as The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol since this show involves celebrities instead of ordinary people. Those other shows may not be interesting to everyone unless you know the contestants. On Dancing with the Stars you feel as you do know the contestants since you’ve watched them before either in a movie, show or game.

The viewers can also find Dancing with the Stars an entertaining show because of the featured music. The music sets the mood for the dance. Each dance tells a different story. For example, the tango can turned into be a dark and passionate love story while the cha cha can be fast pased and exciting. The costumes also match the dance styles. For example the couple performing an uplifting dance would be dressed in matching colors such as blue or pink while the couple with the more intense type of dance would be dressed in darker colors such as black or red. When these couples perform a bond is formed. Whether they get along or not behind the scenes, on the dance floor that doesn’t matter. Their goal is to leave a lasting and memorable impact on the audience and judges in order to obtain those scores and votes.

All in all, Dancing with the Stars is the perfect show to watch on a Monday night. It provides a relief from a stressful work day. The viewer can finish off the day, relax and get entertained by watching this show. One can get caught up in the contestants lives and witness their experience. The viewer can also see how one succeeds or struggles throughout the show. A contestant may even have to overcome challenges such as injuries that occur during practice or performance. That can either make one stronger or eliminate them from the show completely. Each contestant gets to put their best foot forward and show off their skills in order to impress the crowd, judges and viewers. A must watch show especially for those passionate about dance.