Episode 5 of the reality TV show “Dancing Queens” was aired on June 6. It is briefly reviewed here, followed by some new developments along the same line since my last review (“Dancing Queens”: A Critical Review (4)) was published on May 30.
1. A brief review of Episode 5
Three highlights:
- It was about their journeys to the Atlanta Open (https://www.atlantaopen.com). Five of the six ladies participated in the competition, with Gaëlle watching from the sideline – She was “sizing up for Millennium 2022,” as suspected by two ladies.
- The results were not shown. I guess they are waiting until next week (i.e., Episode 6).
- Sabrina has obviously been the center of the show. Her two sisters even told her, “you do a lot more for yourself than for your kids.” The truth hurts – She appeared to have felt guilty about it. Every parent with this “expensive hobby” while having young kids at home should think about it: did you get your priorities right?
Overall, this episode was so boring that I would not have watched it to the end without the “duty” of writing this review.
2. Beata Onefater
The biggest news story in the ballroom dancing industry over the past week was the passing of Beata Onefater. Yet, few knew who she was, other than “she was a judge” by some instructors.
Here is the best video about her:
3. Beata Onefater and Beyond
Now, why is such an iconic figure as Beata Onefater not better known even within her own industry?
One key reason is the lack of books documenting the history of the ballroom dancing industry.
Sam Sodano made a huge difference by publishing his biography. For my book review, read Ballroom dancing and America.
My next book (cover shown below) will make more differences. Here is one chapter of the book as an example: America’s most efficient amateur man in ballroom dancing?
The book is about amateurs only. But if successful, I may sequel it with another book about the other part in pro/am ballroom dancing: some queens and kings in professional ballroom teaching.
4. Closing
I will continue to watch the remaining two episodes of “Dancing Queens” and review them one by one like what I have been doing for the past five episodes.
Once again (“Dancing Queens”: A Critical Review (2)), the net impact of this TV reality show to the ballroom dancing industry is likely to be zero, as “bad rep” and “publicity” even things out.
Overall, the ballroom dancing industry needs to do a better job to make itself better, faster. My new book shall help!
