What's so great about SYTYCD?

I chose "That Was Kinda Bucc" as the title for the blog- in reference to judge Lil' C's reaction to a dance from Season 4. He explains Bucc as "when internal artistry meets physical expression." If you can create a "Bucc" performance, you can be assured a scream from Mary Murphy and votes to keep you in the competition. That "Bucc" definition is exactly why I one day want to be a choreographer. I have succeeded in dance when I can express the motivation that music and beats give me, in combination with emotion from my own experience of life.

SYTYCD is the most "genuine" of all the "reality" shows for me. I don't even like to call it a reality show because of the connotation that comes along with that title. My favorite thing about Season 4 was the fact that not only were the contestants amazing dancers, but genuine, simple, everyday people with great hearts who created lasting art, meaningful relationships, and set a great example through their humility, charisma and concern for others.

SYTYCD has truly been a gift to the world of artistry in its respect of all dance forms; introducing the world to dances that have been around for ages, but never really been given any spotlight in "popular culture." I also greatly respect the forum it has created for talented, brilliant, genius choreographers.

I think one of the main reasons I originally got sucked into the show also had to do my love of music. SYTYCD creates an amazing platform for music artists and I don't even know if they realize it. More than 50% of the music I listen to has come from finding new artists and songs that are chosen for partner and solo dances.

Musicians should be in full support of SYTYCD and be thrilled if one of their songs is chosen for a dance. I've fallen back in love with songs I'd grown tired of, I've run to my computer to search for a song I'd never heard but LOVED, I've seen countless SYTYCD web sites and blogs devoted to trying to figure out "who sang that song that Mark and Chelsea danced to, I LOVED it!"

One of my most beloved friends, Maddie(Hi Moo!) and I have had countless conversations about what songs we'd love to see a dance choreographed to and have exchanged so much new music through discussion of what was featured on SYTYCD. I think this aspect of the show is hiiiiighly under-rated. :)

So that's my first "rave" over this show that gets me oh so enthusiastic every May.
And maybe now in September too?! Speaking of which- What do you guys think about having back to back seasons now?!