Common Sense Media Review
Real folks bust their best moves in fun contest.
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What's the Story?
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.
Is It Any Good?
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.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
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?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 9, 2008
- Cast : Joey Lawrence
- Network : TLC
- Genre : Game Shows
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- Last updated : September 19, 2019
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