Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that some of the dance moves performed in this generally family-friendly competition series can be a little suggestive. For example, one of the competitors grabs his crotch while imitating Michael Jackson, and another delivers a lot of hip action. But the vast majority of the action is pretty tame compared to most music videos these days, and the judges are generally more positive than on other dance-themed reality shows.
Families can talk about the show's messages about dancing. Do you think it's better to imitate other people or do your own thing? Which helps contestants do better here? Why? Do you think the show encourages people to be imitators or original? Or both?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Anne Louise Bannon
In MASTER OF DANCE, ordinary people perform their best moves to a wide variety of music. In each episode, five contestants -- described by host Joey Lawrence as the type of folks who really put on a show at weddings and parties -- are evaluated by a panel of three judges and progressively eliminated. Challenges vary, but include imitating the dance moves of the original performers of a full range of pop tunes, from "Proud Mary" to current rap hits. The last dancer standing moves on to the Tournament of Champions at the end of the series.
While the show has more going for it than not, the final effect is a tad flat. The contestants are mostly good dancers and fun to watch. And parents can join their kids in dancing along. But ultimately, there's not much new here. We've seen the three judges thing. We know the music. The format doesn't leave a lot of room for more creative challenges. It's just a question of whether or not watching enthusiastic strangers busting their moves is sufficiently diverting -- sometimes, it can be, but not always.
Fans might also like The Singing Bee, So You Think You Can Dance, and Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew.
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Sexual ContentSome moves can be a little suggestive. Lots of wriggling, and one contestant grabbed his crotch. |
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Social BehaviorThe judges offer the contestants many positive comments, no matter what type or shape of dancer they are. |
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CommercialismDancers perform to well-known pop songs, from "Proud Mary" to "Beat It." |
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