Dancing with the Stars is a new and refreshing face for reality television. You may think it is not any different from the rest, but truth be told it is a far cry from shows like The Bachelor, where innocent women have their hearts broken for all to see, or a British spin off like American Idol. “Stars” is a spin off of a British show but it takes reality to a new level. It goes to a level that involves fans but promotes good clean fun like ballroom dancing at the same time.

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.

A dancing show like So You Think You Can Dance helps to illustrate what sets Dancing with the Stars apart. The contestants on So You Think You Can Dance are trying to live a dream, as they are competing for so much that in the end, the reason that they dance in the first place is lost. Very differently, the Stars show focuses on the dances and the beauty of them. They aren’t competing for money so it takes all of the pressure out of the game. They are simply there for the fun of ballroom dancing and nothing more.

Dancing with the Stars is appropriate for the entire family. On recent episodes they have highlighted young ballroom dancers as well, allowing them to be seen by millions. Many of the celebrities hope that the American public will notice the changes they have made on the show, such as weight loss and basic health in general. A few of the celebrities have even opened ballroom dancing cardio workout schools and released dancing exercise DVD’s. It is too bad that every reality show doesn’t have a positive message like this show does. Hopefully, it is something that will catch on!