I’m a woman. I’m even a heterosexual woman. I think she’s charming and delightful.

Certainly there are some women who don’t like other women. I don’t think it’s as common as all that, but it certainly exists and the group is sizable. Like you, I had noticed the grumpy look on that female judge’s face. Since she had it before the dancer even came out, though, if just may be her habitual look.

Martha Graham was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts, Stravinsky had on music, or Frank Lloyd Wright had on architecture.

Lillian Ruth Powell was a Canadian-born American Denishawn-trained dancer who performed in early experimental silent film musicals. She would later teach dance and physical education before embarking on a nearly two-decade career in television. [she danced with graham]

Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife team of ballroom dancers who appeared on Broadway and in silent films early in the early 20th century. They are credited with reviving the popularity of modern dancing.

In 1939, the Castles’ life was turned into a movie, The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle, produced by RKO and starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

oh no, you cant take that away from me….

I still remember a high school (Jesuit) production of The Mikado from the 60’s which is in my all time top ten most enjoyable and amazing shows I have ever witnessed (a list which includes Jerome Robbins Broadway).

Harvard puts on their annual Christmas Revels. I saw it in the 70’s and was overwhelmed emotionally, intellectually, visually. I hope they have not changed it. I cannot more highly recommend seeing this (although it may be too late to get tickets for this year). It was a once in a lifetime experience. I literally was weeping with Christmas joy at the first intermission.

Having a more than nodding acquaintance with Russian tv, I think the contrast with American tv is gigantic.

The production values are quite different, but irrelevant. Russian tv is far more people oriented. Things are done on a human scale, not a Hollywood scale.

Russian tv is very family oriented, and very “realistic”. Russian concerts often (almost always?) will have a segment starring children, as well as a segment starring babushkas in traditional dress. Or you might get the Army Choir singing Moscow Nights preceding a satirical (or maybe not) Russian version of rap.

It is all very down to Earth.

There is a dating show called “Let’s Get Married” where the candidates are pointedly questioned on things like their romantic history and their psychological ability to handle a relationship. The questions are the opposite of Jerry Springer but still entertaining and revealing.

And the talent which shows up seemingly from nowhere is quite amazing.

Also of note: watch the visage of the one woman on the panel and the difference between the woman panelist and the men. If looks could kill.

Why do women hate other women so?