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The "So You Think You Can Dance" Effect: How a TV Show Changed The Dance World- Review Day 3

I grew up watching "So You Think You Can Dance" (SYTYCD) and have been dancing my entire life, and totally agree with this article. SYTYCD has pushed me to become a better dancer so that one day I could compete on the show. Every day in the dance studio I push my self harder than the day before and I constantly stretch to keep my self from hurting my body in any way. SYTYCD has also given me an interest in learning new styles of dance. Before watching the show, I only danced Ballet (on flat and on point). Now 15 years later, I do Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, and Hip Hop. The show was my inspiration, for if I want to compete I have to be able to dance each of these at least a little.

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