StarDance, the popular Czech dance competition, has attracted over 1.5 million viewers on average for its 11th season, which aired in the fall of 2021. This accounts for nearly 37 percent of all people watching television. The first live broadcast will be offered by ČT1 today, with the final set to take place two months later on December 16th. This year’s series will include a special anniversary episode and a charity edition.
StarDance has been broadcasted by Czech Television since 2006 and has secured the rights for two future seasons. The charity segment, previously owned by Kavčí hory, has now been taken over by the British BBC, which has been hosting a similar show called Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 and recently started its 21st season.
Over the years, the format of the competition has evolved, with the most significant transformation occurring three years ago in the British version. Despite some initial hesitation from the audience, the show responded to the call for equality for sexual minorities. Boxer Nicola Adams accepted an offer to participate in the competition, which she had previously declined multiple times, on the condition that she would dance with a woman. Her partner on the dance floor was Katya Jones.
Together, they made a groundbreaking step forward, although they had to leave the competition prematurely when Jones tested positive for COVID-19. A year later, they were followed by a male couple who teamed up with a professional dancer, creating a heartwarming story reminiscent of the British version’s “Peče celá rodina” (The Whole Family Bakes) episode.
By the way, the word “strictly” in the title refers to Baz Luhrmann’s film “Strictly Ballroom.” Additionally, the show distinguishes itself from another BBC dance series, Come Dancing, where only professionals compete.
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StarDance, the popular Czech dance competition, has captivated an average of 1.5 million viewers for its 11th season, which aired in the fall of 2021. This amounts to nearly 37 percent of the total television audience. The first live broadcast is set to be aired today on ČT1, with the final scheduled for December 16th. This season will feature a special anniversary episode and a charity edition.
StarDance has been aired by Czech Television since 2006 and has secured the rights for two future seasons. The charity segment, previously owned by Kavčí hory, has now been taken over by the British BBC, which has been hosting a similar show called Strictly Come Dancing since 2004 and is currently airing its 21st season.
Over the years, the format of the competition has evolved, with the most significant transformation occurring three years ago in the British version. Despite initial hesitation from the audience, the show responded to the call for equality for sexual minorities. Boxer Nicola Adams accepted an offer to participate in the competition, which she had previously declined multiple times, on the condition that she would dance with a woman. Her partner on the dance floor was Katya Jones.
Their partnership marked a groundbreaking step forward, although they had to leave the competition prematurely when Jones tested positive for COVID-19. A year later, they were followed by a male couple who teamed up with a professional dancer, creating a heartwarming storyline reminiscent of the British version’s “The Whole Family Bakes” episode.
By the way, the word “strictly” in the title refers to Baz Luhrmann’s film “Strictly Ballroom.” Additionally, the show sets itself apart from another BBC dance series called Come Dancing, where only professionals compete.
