| Despite what many people think, dancing on | | | | been around for quite some time. Such shows as |
| television is not new at all. The history of dance | | | | The Arthur Murray Show aired in the 50's and were |
| shows on networks is surprising to many, but dance | | | | hosted by the famous Arthur and Kathryn Murray |
| programming has been around since the beginning of | | | | themselves. Yes, the same people who have chains |
| television. There is no doubt the recent network | | | | of Murray Dance Studios you see across the United |
| dance shows have brought back the desire to dance. | | | | States. The 1960 brought great shows such as the |
| After all, dance is, indeed, all the rage these days. | | | | Groovy Show and Hollywood A Go Go. But it was |
| Check almost any television network and you will find | | | | Soul Train, which aired in 1970, which brought tight |
| a dance show. With so many shows hitting the major | | | | dance grooves into the American home. People, both |
| networks, there is a renewed interest in dance, | | | | black and white would tune in not only for the music, |
| especially among teens. Many teens both experienced | | | | but to catch a glimpse of new and innovative dance |
| and not, are watching the shows for the latest | | | | grooves. Soul Train was pivotal in launching the |
| moves and the latest dance fashion. | | | | resurgence of people's interest in dancing and dance |
| Dance programs are becoming a hit more and more | | | | fashion. It was a way the TV audience to dial into |
| everyday, and the audience is growing hot for it | | | | current dance and trends in fashion. The 80's and 90's |
| everyday. Such shows as Dancing with the Stars are | | | | brought about shows such as Club MTV, VH1 Dance |
| taking dance enthusiast by storm. Turning on and | | | | Machine, and the influential Dance Party USA on the |
| dancing in step with their favorite program is what | | | | USA network. The shows were very popular among |
| millions of viewers are doing each night. So much, | | | | the Generation X crowd leading the way for the |
| that there has been four new dance programs slated | | | | current offering on networks now. |
| for upcoming shows. Why is dance television | | | | There will always be dance shows on television. |
| engaging both and young? Mostly, people watch to | | | | Dance and the music that drives it, changes with |
| see what the latest moves are, while others are | | | | each newer generation adding new spice and flavor |
| watching to see what the latest fashion their favorite | | | | to what is possible on the dance floor or in the |
| dancer is wearing. Some teens are watching the | | | | studio, even if you are luck, on a prime time slot. And |
| shows and running out to their favorite dance studio | | | | as with previous generations there is a rabid following |
| and asking to be taught similar moves and the | | | | of their favorite dance show. Current dance shows |
| fashionist are running out to a dancewear boutique | | | | are no different and it explains why the networks |
| and buying similar dancewear. | | | | are jumping over each other to get to the next best |
| But, dance themed shows are nothing new. They've | | | | dance show. |