Not to be outdone by FOX and ABC, NBC has ordered a competitive dance show of its own from the producers of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance:
The reality program will feature professional dancers from eight countries exhibiting different performance styles. “Lord of the Dance” Michael Flatley will host, and Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller will executive produce. […]
Each country’s team will present two dance soloists, a duet and a group. Their performances will be graded by judges from each participating country.
The judges have a tricky job as each country will perform in a different style unique to their culture — Shaolin monks from China vs. Bollywood dancers from India, for example. Troupes from Ireland, the U.S., Argentina, Russia and South Africa also are represented. […]
Several titles have been considered, with “Dance Masters of the World” and “Superstar Dancers of the World” as two of the top contenders.
NBC plans to launch the show early next year. Do you dancing show fans have enough room on your DVRs for three dancing programs?
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