Ovation Picks Up So You Think You Can Dance

April 7, 2011 World Screen

NEW YORK: Ovation has acquired the exclusive off-network rights to seasons six through eight of FOX Network’s So You Think You Can Dance from Twentieth Television and is set to debut the series in August.

Ovation will strip the show from Friday to Monday and is scheduled to launch with season six, which first aired in 2009, followed by season seven from 2010 and season eight, which is slated to premiere on FOX in May.
 
In addition, Ovation will create a microsite for budding dancers, choreographers and dance fans. The site will include multimedia explaining the history and style of various dance genres, with expert tips and bloggers.
 
“As the only network dedicated to arts culture, So You Think You Can Dance is a natural for Ovation,” said Kris Slava, Ovation’s senior VP of programming. “Dance as an art form is having an exciting resurgence, thanks in large part to this series. This summer, we’re giving dance fans a chance to catch up with, or relive some great moments. It’s the perfect time for an encore of the fan’s favorites from previous seasons.”
 
Slava continued: “This series became an audience favorite by not only focusing on these gorgeous dancers’ immense talent, but by also showcasing cutting-edge new works choreographed specifically for the dancers on the show. Watching this on Ovation will be an immersive experience for fans as we surround the series with other fantastic shows and online elements that underscore the artistry of dance.”
 
Orly Adelson, the president of Dick Clark Productions, and Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer of the series, added: "The timing of the launch on Ovation and the upcoming season on FOX will complement each other to provide our loyal fans a summer filled with dynamic dance competition."

 

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