Are you at a point where you believe that reality television cannot sink any lower? If this is true then you probably haven't been watching Dancing with the Stars. This ballroom dancing show, just like American Idol, is a spin-off show from a series in Britain. Despite this similarity, this show is changing the face of reality T.V. by showing adults and children alike that ballroom dancing can be cool and you don't have to be promised a million dollars to have fun; sometimes a shiny trophy will suffice.

You are probably wondering what makes Dancing with the Stars any different from shows like Date My Mom and Nanny 911? First look at the similarities. To begin with, much like American Idol, this show came from England and was first called, "Strictly Come Dancing" and it showed up during a time when television was all about using film, T.V. and sports stars for their reality shows, therefore it fit right in. America was also interested in the concept of ballroom dancing. The show is set up just like any other reality show where popularity plays a huge roll, allowing fans to vote who will stay and who will go.

So yes, there are a few similarities in the makeup of the show, but it is what lies underneath all the glamour of ballroom dancing that sets Dancing with the Stars apart from the rest of the reality world programs. A show like So You Think You Can Dance is centered on a contestant's life long dreams. With each episode someone is rejected in front of millions. This makes intense publicity and is often hard for young individuals to deal with. Stars on the other hand take famous people with nothing to lose. They don't compete for money, or fame, or for their life long goals. They compete for a trophy and a good time.

Many people will tell you that watching Dancing with the Stars made them want to get up and start dancing. You may think it's a common fad because of its popularity, but the truth is the show promotes a healthy lifestyle through having fun. Ballroom dancing can be a family event, especially for children, and Stars hasn't overlooked this, as they have had child ballroom dancers on the show recently. If you are interested in dancing, being healthy, or just having a good time, then you should consider watching this show. It is truly a different kind of reality.

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