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So You Think You Can Dance (2010)

  • 75 min episodes
  • 2 seasons
  • ★ 9.7/10 from 3 ratings

So You Think You Can Dance was a televised dance competition and reality show that launched in the United Kingdom in January 2010 with a format based on an American show by the same name. The show was broadcast on BBC One. The presentation of the show is similar to that of the Pop Idol series of singing competitions. The show focuses not only on the dancers' talent, but also showcases new works by notable choreographers, crafted specifically for the dancers and the show.

Created bySimon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe

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  1. 01

    Superstars of Dance

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    2008 · 120 min · Reality

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    Superstars of Dance was an American reality television show that debuted on January 4, 2009 on NBC. The show featured dance routines from eight different countries from six continents. It was hosted by Michael Flatley, co-creator of Riverdance and creator of Lord of the Dance, and was co-hosted by former Miss USA title holder Susie Castillo. It was created by executive producers Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, co-producers of So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol. On May 19, 2009, it was announced that NBC would not be ordering a second season of the show.

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    • the same creator
    • shared themes: competition and dance competition
    • a closely matched era
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  2. 02

    Dancing with the Stars

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    2005 · 90 min · Reality

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    The New Zealand version of the British “Strictly Come Dancing” show sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts and voted on by viewers.

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    • shared themes: competition and dance competition
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  3. 03

    Got to Dance

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    2009 · 60 min · Reality

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    Got to Dance, originally titled Just Dance, is a reality talent show dance competition that has been broadcast on Sky1 in the United Kingdom and Ireland since 20 December 2009. Auditions for the show take place in specially built Dance Domes and are open to all dance acts of any age, style or size but must be of an amateur level. The show is broadcast on Sky1, also in high definition, and is hosted by Davina McCall, with Ashley Banjo, Kimberly Wyatt and Aston Merrygold as judges. In series 1–3, Adam Garcia was a judge and was replaced by Merrygold in series 4. Since series 2, the prize money is £250,000 for the winning act.

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  4. 04

    Idol

    Same creator

    2004 · 43 min · Family · Reality

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    The first season of Sweden's Idol premiered in August 2004 and continued until its grand finale on 26 November. It is a spin off of Britain's Pop Idol.

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    • the same creator
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  5. 05

    Idols

    Same creator

    2001

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    Idols was a television show on the Dutch television network RTL 4, which is part of the Idols series based on the popular British show Pop Idol. The show is a contest to determine the best young singer in the Netherlands.

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    • the same creator
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    S Club 7

    Same creator

    1999 · 30 min · Comedy · Family

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    Be sure to catch this brilliant comedy show starring the brilliant pop group S Club, one of the most successful pop groups around. The show is all about the normal and ab-normal goings on with talented group of friends trying to be famous.

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    • the same creator
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  7. 07

    If I Can Dream

    Same creator

    2010 · 120 min · Reality

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    If I Can Dream is the first of a new generation of post reality entertainment. Created by Simon Fuller, If I Can Dream documents the authentic story of five young people who dream of success in Hollywood, revealing every moment of triumph and struggle along the way. It allows viewers to interact with the individuals and the narrative in real time. If I Can Dream gives open access to a show in a way that has not been attempted before. Watch every move live online as they rehearse, write, socialize and plan their careers. Will these aspiring hopefuls have what it takes to succeed and who will be next to join If I Can Dream via a public audition process? Interactive audience participation makes If I Can Dream a fascinating cultural experiment, opening up the American Dream and democratizing the process of the making of a star.

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    Vietnam Idol

    Same creator

    2007

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    Vietnam Idol is a Vietnamese reality television competition to find new solo singing talents. It is part of the Idol franchise; it originated from the reality program Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. The 2010 season is being produced by Vietnam Television and the BHD Pictures, replacing the joint-venture between Ho Chi Minh City Television and Dong Tay Promotion before.

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    BBC Young Dancer

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    2015 · Reality

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    BBC Young Dancer 2015 is a brand new award for young people that showcases the very best of young British dance talent. Young dancers enter in one of four categories of dance: ballet, contemporary, hip hop and South Asian dance. BBC Young Dancer 2015 culminates in a grand final at Sadler's Wells, when the best dancers in each category will dance against each other for the title.

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    • shared theme: dance competition
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    Dancing on Ice

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    2006 · 60 min · Reality

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    Dancing on Ice is a British television show in which celebrities and their professional partners figure skate in front of a panel of judges consisting of Christopher Dean, Jayne Torvill, Oti Mabuse, and Ashley Banjo. Presented by: Holly Willoughby (S1–7, S10–) and Stephen Mulhern (S16–). Former presented by: Philip Schofield (S1–S15), Christine Bleakley (S8–S9) Judged by: Christopher Dean (S10-), Jayne Torvill (S10-), Oti Mabuse (S14-), Ashley Banjo (S10–) Former judged by: Karen Barber (S1–5. S8-S9), Robin Cousins (S1-9), Jason Gardiner (S1-6, S8-11), Nicky Slater (S1-5), Karen Kresge (S1), Natalie Bestemianova (S2), Ruthie Henshall (S3–4), Emma Bunton (S5-6), Louie Spence (S7), Katarina Witt (S7), Ashley Roberts (S8–9), John Barrowman (S12-13)

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