‘Dancing with the Stars’ Pro Sharna Burgess Dishes on Why DWTS is More Successful Than ‘So You Think You Can Dance'
As two of the most prominent dance shows on television, it's natural that people pit "Dancing with the Stars" against the "So You Think You Can Dance" series. The competition isn't as pronounced as one might imagine as many talents from the latter have made a name on DWTS as well. In a conversation with Glamour, pro dancer Sharna Burgess talks about her DWTS experience and how she feels the show has an edge over other dance competitions.
"I think there's a reason that 'So You Think You Can Dance' isn't as successful as 'Dancing With the Stars' and that's because we're...more about the journey," Burgess explained. "That, in turn, creates great dancing. Derek and Bindi's Viennese Waltz was for me as good as any contemporary dance on SYTYCD because of the journey and story and how real it was, whereas on 'So You Think', it's about technique and lines, and you don't feel as much. I feel like that's where we surpass that."
The shows focus on different concepts as "Dancing with the Stars" introduce well-known celebrities to the art of dancing, while "So You Think You Can Dance" brings regular dancers to the spotlight. Some of the SYTYCD graduates have migrated to DWTS including pros Allison Holker and Lindsay Arnold.
Burgess will be participating in the DWTS tour for the first time. After turning down the tour before due to other commitments, she's ready to introduce herself to the bigger audience on the road.
"Now, though, was [the right] time," Burgess said. "I want to meet these people that love our show so much and make it possible for me to do what I love."
She added, "I wanted people to get to know more of who I am. I think they did over the last year with Noah and Nick, but I'm not just this vixen redhead who can dance really sexy and snap their fingers and flip her hair. I really am that nurturing woman that you see me be with my partners. I want you to smile, and I want this to be your journey."
DWTS Season 22 will follow soon after the tour fans are already buzzing about the possible cast additions. In a previous report from Latin Post, it was revealed that there's a chance New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings could join the roster.
Abreport from E! Online reveals that Ben Higgins is also a possibility as he said, "I think I'm excited about what experiences are next in life. Just like I never expected to be on 'The Bachelorette,' I never expected to be the 'Bachelor,' I don't know what to expect next and I'm open to anything."
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