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In recent years, dance shows have become increasingly popular on American TV. "Dancing with the Stars" is probably the most popular show. It "pairs" (matches; puts in groups of two) professional dancers with "celebrities" (famous actors, musicians, athletes, or other entertainers). Then they have to "compete" (see who can do best) against other pairs in performing certain types of dances each week. A "panel of judges" (a group of evaluators) comment on their performance, and the "audience" (group of people watching something) vote on which "couple" (pair; group of two people) they like best.

Another show, called "So You Think You Can Dance," "features" (shows) professional dancers who compete to "determine" (find out) who is the best dancer. They perform highly "technical" (requiring great skill) dances that are extremely challenging. This show also has a panel of judges, and the audience members vote for their favorite dancers.

"American's Best Dance Crew" is a dance show based on the "hip hop" style. Like the other shows, it is a competition among the dancers, but they are always performing a single style of dance. Each show features a different "artist's" (musician's) music.

Other TV shows add dance into a more traditional show with a "plot" (story line). For example, "Glee" is a show where the characters often "break into song" (begin singing) with "elaborate" (detailed) "choreography" (design for dancing; organized moves for dancing). And a Disney show called "Shake It Up," does something similar for younger audiences: the characters often begin dancing as part of the larger show.