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Dancing With the Stars Finale: Audiences Value Good Solid Dance Skill Over Fame and Big Personality

Tonya Plank | Posted 11.26.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Personally, I love that Brooke Burke won. Overall she had by far the best technique of all of the contestants, yet she has no known movement background.

Dancing With the Stars Needs to Do Something Other than Add Social Dances and a Non-Ballroom Judge to Spice Up the Show

Tonya Plank | Posted 10.22.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Is it just me or is this the most boring season thus far of Dancing With the Stars?

Poor Rocco DiSpirito: Food and Dance Just Don't Mix

Tonya Plank | Posted 10.08.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

It's so true though: the lives of food gourmet and dancer are just diametrically opposed; they're two different pleasures that don't go together.

The Largely Self-Taught Dancer Wins America's Collective Hearts: So You Think You Can Dance Season Finale

Tonya Plank | Posted 08.08.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Joshua Allen was the rightful winner this season. He has everything: creativity, understated charisma, an endearing personality... I really don't know if there's been a winner I've felt is so deserving.

So You Think You Can Dance Final Four

Tonya Plank | Posted 08.01.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

This show really outdoes itself each week. I think this week was the best ever choreographically.

So You Think You Can Dance Top Eight, and Desmond Richardson!

Tonya Plank | Posted 07.19.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

This show outdoes itself each week. I was in a blissful state of shock Wednesday to see the breathtaking Desmond Richardson helping to choreograph.

So You Think You Can Dance Top 10, Alvin Ailey, and Bollywood

Tonya Plank | Posted 07.11.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

Wow, what a week -- I agree with Nigel: "brilliant job."

Have Yourself a Ballroom Blast at the Manhattan Dancesport Championships This Weekend

Tonya Plank | Posted 06.01.2008 | Entertainment


Tonya Plank

This weekend's Manhattan Dancesport Championship will be a chance to celebrate the athleticism and artistry of dance and just have a rollicking good time in the process. .