Derek Hough Chats On NBC’s “World Of Dance” And Raising The Standard Of Competitive Dancing

Dance.com interviewed Derek Hough about “World Of Dance”. He says, “We’re raising the standard of competition dancing. It’s life changing for anyone, but for a dancer, it’s certainly life changing.” Here is more….

So far while filming the show, he has been able to critique some groups to help keep their momentum throughout an entire performance and “hide their weaknesses and showcase their strengths.” Along the way, Derek said dancers have been stepping up their game.

“Some people come back the second time around and they improved immensely right before our eyes,” he said. “There’s been some surprises, some things that happen that even we were surprised about.”

But according to Hough, it’s not just his experience competing that makes “World of Dance” a perfect gig.

“I’ve always been a fan of people who put so much effort into something and dedicate their lives to it,” he said. “The talent is incredible. It’s some of the best in the world.”

The show features an electric variety, he said, from hip-hop crews to contemporary and tap groups, soloists, ball room dancers, to cabaret dancers, flamenco, all of which he expects will capture the audience’s attention and hearts.

To read the full interview, see Dance.com.

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NBC’s “World Of Dance” To Include “Darkfire” Lighting Design

Live Design has a cool article posted on the lighting design and fixtures for “World Of Dance”. This sounds really cool….

NBC’s World of Dance is currently in production for a 10-episode rollout this spring. Tasked with painting the stage for “The Biggest Dance Competition in the World,” Lighting Designer Oscar Dominguez of Darkfire Lighting Design brought his signature kinetic energy and a palette that included 24 Solaris Flare Q+ LR linear fixtures.

“I’m in love with these new Flare LRs,” says Oscar, “they’re a versatile, violent, shootable weapon! Brighter than the original Flare (which says a lot!), we put a few fixtures in the aisles and the rest in the air. They’re the ultimate in accent lighting, as a wash, strobe, or blinder, and pixel-mapped for special effects. The technology of these Solaris fixtures never ceases to amaze me: they keep outdoing themselves, improving on perfection. They’re very nicely designed and of the highest quality. They will always be a part of my arsenal.”

Lots more at Live Design.

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