AuburnChick's Adventures

Something has been bugging me for almost a week, and I finally decided to blog about it.

I really enjoy watching So You Think You Can Dance.  Over the last five years, I have developed a keen appreciation for many styles of dance…especially contemporary, which allows dancers to vividly express their deepest emotions.

Last week’s episode featured Thomas Hamilton’s audition…

Isn’t he a fabulous dancer?

So, why am I upset, you might wonder.

Well, quite frankly, I was dismayed at Nigel’s response to the way Thomas worshipped God through his dance.  Nigel went so far as to suppose himself an expert at what audiences would be turned off by.

I have always enjoyed Nigel’s comments.  His sarcasm makes me laugh, and I give him a lot of credit for his knowledge of dance.

However, his words really ruffled my feathers, and my opinion of him is much lower now.

For someone who embraces all forms of dance, Nigel showed how close-minded he can be toward religion.

As an avid viewer, I found Thomas’ dance moving, sincere, and – most of all – heartfelt.

Thomas danced a dance of gratitude for THE God (not a “higher power”) who had delivered him from a wretched life.

I would be more likely to watch and vote for a dancer like this than one who gyrates for no reason at all except to see his or her body jiggle in certain directions.

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