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Dance on Sunset

(Rated TV-Y7, Variety show, Where to watch: Nickelodeon)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Hip-hoppin' show fun, but heavy on marketing.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The show downplays its competitive content and focuses on encouraging viewers to just get up and enjoy dancing. The cast is multicultural.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Not an issue.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    No cursing, but plenty of teen slang like "sick" and "wicked."
  • Consumerism:

    The series is a virtual commercial for the featured music and guest artists, and viewers are encouraged multiple times to visit the show's Web site.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Dance on Sunset

Parents need to know that this tween-targeted dance/variety series packs a promotional punch with its many music videos, guest performances, and plugs for its own Web site. If your tween is already up on the latest tunes, the show will reinforce their interest; less musically savvy kids will have their attention piqued by guest artists like Ashlee Simpson and The Naked Brothers Band. That said, tweens will certainly enjoy this high-energy show, which features easy-to-follow dance instruction segments that encourage them to get up and move along.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how the media influences viewers' interests. Did you notice any products being promoted in this show? Which ones? Did your interest in them change as a result of watching the show? Are you more inclined to want things you see advertised on television? For instance, were you inspired to try dancing because of this show?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Anonymous
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    SUCKS

    THIS SHOW IS POINTLESS...I DONT EVEN LET MY KIDS WATCH IT...THE SHOW SUCKS.

  2. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Mississippi
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    love it!

    dance on sunset is a great show 2 watch! and espically if you don't know how to dance.i love this show!

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Anonymous
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ...boring

    This show is alright. It is quick, and fun, but altogether, i think its rather boring. It gets old after a couple episodes and the "freshly squeezed dances" go by too quickly to learn. Not really worth the watch.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    Good for kids who want to get up and dance

    The headline pretty much explains it!! There is nothing, other than commercialism, that is inappropriate regarding this show. I recommend it for ages 9+ since there's a lot of big name artists featured.

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Pumpin' up the party now!

    This show rocks out loud, my fave show right now! You should so totally watch it!

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