http://heroofyourlife.blogspot.com/2009/12/in-praise-of-ballroom-dancing.html
Watching final episode of DWTS last night, and thinking to myself, how amazing it is to watch the professionals perform, and realizing that there is far more here than simply talented dancers, performing for the entertainment of others....
I believe again, as mentioned in original blog, that they exemplify Ayn Rand's "concept of man as a heroic being" in an art form, in the same manner that the amazing greek statues do so, except that as opposed to the static form of a statue capturing a moment in time, dancers are continually and fluidly going from pose to pose, and as I gain a deeper understanding of dance, and realize how large a part having a "proper frame" is as well as the proper positioning of the hands and feet, things that are at first considered subtleties, but in the end become the confirmation of the saying, "the little things are the big things".
These are vital from a technical standpoint, but more importantly, it completes the entire package producing the image of man as he could and should be, and thus also showing life as it could and should be.
I know that all the "stars" who participate in this, are having the most rewarding experience of their lives, and although, the majority of them are already accomplished in their chosen field, being able to manifest utmost excellence in this physical, musical and philosophical manner puts them in touch with what they, as human beings were meant to manifest and experience as part of a truly fulfilled heroic life.
My hat is off to the producers of this program for allowing us to experience this art form, and in so doing, doing far more than providing superlative entertainment, (though in light of so much mediocre "reality" tv, this is such a breath of fresh air), but inspiring us by letting us truly see what the proper form of heroic human beings look like. See photo and youtube link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZdkMV150Ok&feature=related
http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=778
