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Source: Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.self storageJuly 24--DENNIS -- In the past few years, America has gone footloose for nationally televised dancing shows.And with enough Vaseline smiles and sequins to put any Miss America pageant to shame, Cape Playhouse's "Ballroom With a Twist" is a fun evening.But at times, it's nearly impossible to ignore its similarities with the kind of entertainment one might find on a cruise ship, and it falters in its over-enthusiasm.Technically, the dancers -- including members and alumni of the shows "Dancing With the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance" -- are fantastic, with spot-on footwork and lithe bodies that challenge your idea of just how far one can push the skeletal system.And their adagio work is something to behold -- graceful but just a tad dangerous-looking, with those swooping drops that make your heart do the same.Especially powerful, performing a nontraditional but gorgeous combination of break dancing, ballet and who-knows-what, are "So You Think You Can Dance" alums Randi Lynn Strong, Jonathan Platero and Legacy (yes, that's how he's billed).But missing between many couples is chemistry, a thing deeply ingrained in professional ballroom dancing but which has, with the partner-switching of today's reality dancing TV shows, been replaced with showmanship.For Tristan MacManus of "Dancing With the Stars," that's a successful transition -- he's witty and charming during his "Donny and Marie"-style segments with fellow DWTS professional Anna Trebunskaya. "American Idol" alums Gina Glocksen and Von Smith also do a good job with their between-dance performances, giving a bit of flow to the show.Though she's clearly the belle of the迷你倉ball(room), Trebunskaya struggles with her host duties, appearing a bit wooden.Furthering the cruise ship feel are a question-and-answer segment about "DWTS" and a moment when the two headliners lead the rest of the audience in a few steps, complete with dragging two hapless people onstage.The twist in "Ballroom With a Twist" comes in the mishmash of dancing styles and musical genres that performers dance to.A bolero-turned-rhumba (the show is very Latin-heavy) is beautifully done by a single pair of dancers, and a pop-music-driven group performance transcends genre.But at other times -- such as a Bollywood-inspired ensemble piece -- the stage is too crowded to really appreciate the dancers'movements.It's a theme throughout the show, unfortunately -- where one couple would be able to beautifully showcase a particular style of dance, more than one just clutters things up.It's like trying to appreciate one painting while taking in an entire museum hall -- just too much.For hardcore fans of "Dancing With the Stars" -- or perhaps of "American Idol" or "So You Think You Can Dance" -- the show will likely be a treat. And, frankly, you don't need to know the difference between dances to appreciate how lovely they look when done by accomplished professionals.For those with a bit of basic ballroom knowledge in their repertoire, or Playhouse regulars used to things such as plot or characters, though, it'll probably be like a cruise ship without those fluorescent umbrella drinks to smooth the rough seas.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) Visit the Cape Cod Times (Hyannis, Mass.) at www.capecodonline.com Distributed by MCT Information Services文件倉