‘Superstars of Dance’: Viewers liked it, but critics ...

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Many on the dance watch (‘America’s Best Dance Crew,’ ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ ‘Dancing With The Stars’) were probably quietly hoping that NBC’s ‘Superstars of Dance’ did well. The mixture of styles, the continuation of the love of dance, and even cheesy Michael ‘Lord of the Dance’ Flatley helped the show’s Sunday preview get the network’s highest non-sports results in the time period since Feb. 17 among adults 18-49 and total viewers with a 3.1/7 in the 18-49 category (10.4 million viewers overall), according to NBC.

‘Superstars of Dance’ ranked No. 2 in the the time period among adults 18-49 and tied for No. 1 among men 18-49. It was going up against CBS’ ‘Cold Case’ and ‘The Unit’ and a rerun of Fox’s ‘24: Redemption’ movie.

There are lots of recaps, but reviews are rolling in slowly for the show. With pretty good numbers, it looks like the audience will stay along for the ride, with international regions (like India) probably rooting for their squads. But looking at some of the comments, next week’s premiere of ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ (Jan. 15) can’t come fast enough!

Headline: ‘Superstars of Dance’ premiere: Just, WHY? ... I do recommend viewing the show as if it’s an intentionally arranged nightmare ... which is pretty much the definition of what it is ANYWAY ... aggghh, mind melt!’ Annie Barrett, Entertainment Weekly

Headline: ‘Superstars’: A Blinding Onslaught of Glitz ‘If last night’s premiere of ‘Superstars of Dance’ is any guide, you’ll need a strong stomach -- and preferably an empty one -- to watch the second installment of the show tonight.’ Sarah Kaufman, the Washington Post

That’s only a couple. For NBC, it’s the numbers that count. And they’re jitterbugging mightily right about now.

-- Jevon Phillips