Dance

I love to watch "So You Think You Can Dance". I don't know what it is about that show but I love it. It makes me want to take dance lessons. Actually, I wanted to take Hip Hop but there aren't a lot of classes for adults in my area. They do have classes at Culture Shock Dance Theatre but it's kind of far away and I'm pretty intimidated to go there. It is the premiere Hip Hop dancing center in San Diego. So, I will just have to rent the SYTYCD workout DVD's to get some hip hop moves for now.

This season just started and there is a guy from Miami who I first noticed last year. He was my favorite to make the Top 20 last year but, in the end, he had a contract with the Miami City Ballet and they would not release him. Bummer. This year, however, he is in the competition and he is my favorite. They called him a robot last week so I was worried. Then, he drew a modern jazz routine with one of my favorite choreographers, Sonya, this week. She looks just like she choreographs...quirky, tough and fun. She did a routine to Jeff Buckley's "Hallelujah" which is different for her. It was beautiful. I can't say it was my favorite routine ever but, immediately, I just sighed and said "Alex is so awesome". He was. Stunning. My eyes teared up. Apparently, I wasn't the only one. The judges also showered him with compliments.

The other guy I love this year is an 18-year-old kid from a little farming town in middle America. He is so out of his element but so honest. I just love him.

Anyway, I'm happy that my two favorite reality shows are back on TV. Top Chef just started up again also. Nothing will beat last season but I still like to watch. Hmmm, just when I thought I could escape from the grasp of TV for a while.

In other good news, those 3 San Diegans FINALLY returned their copies of "The Postmistress" so my copy is en route to the Rancho Bernardo branch. Hurray!