Some dance moves are very sexual in nature (Latin ballroom) but it is just dance and it's amazing to see how far people can come with perseverance and dedication. My kids enjoy watching it but I don't let them watch it until after the final 20 are selected.
Tools for this page
So You Think You Can Dance
(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Cat Deeley, Lauren Sanchez, Nigel Lythgoe, Where to watch: Fox, DVD, Online)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Dance version of Idol struts its stuff.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About So You Think You Can Dance
Parents need to know that this series is the brainchild of Simon Cowell and bears many similarities to his mega hit American Idol. In the early auditions, some aspiring dancers are clearly looking for their 15 minutes of fame, while others are earnest but lacking in skills. And a few are physically hurt in the process. The judges can be mean-spirited in their critiques of the dancers. When the dancers are good, it's awe-inspiring, but there's too much fluff to sort through to get to the real meat of the show. Once the final 20 are selected, wannabe hoofers young and old will enjoy the competition.
Read our full review by Pam Gelman
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the amount of hard work, patience, and strength it takes to make it as a dancer. Just one example: A contestant who wasn't selected before took the judges' advice to enroll in classes and came back to make it past the first elimination rounds. Another discussion topic is the judges' critiques. Which ones are constructive? How can someone bounce back from such disappointment? Families can also talk about the competitors who weren't serious about the audition and how this affects the show's integrity.
Our Members Say
See all 20 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- My highlights are:
Alright for 5 and up after final 20 are picked
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
This is my FAV tv show!!!!! I luv it!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Kewl
It's a fun family show. I watch it with my parents all the time!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Kewl
It's a fun family show. I watch it with my parents all the time!!
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
Have you seen it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
Lists for kids who love dancing
Toe-Tapping Shows for Ages 9-11
- So You Think You Can Dance
- Dancing with the Stars
- Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew
- See all 3 titles we recommend
