My Cousin Nick... Still Dancin'

Nick is still on "Step it Up and Dance!" on Bravo! In fact, he won tonight's challenge and is in the Top 5!

If you haven't watched this show, here's the update: 12 dancers were picked to compete each week where one goes home. They have to learn a new dance, and work with a new choreographer.

It's extremely demanding. Oddly enough, as conservative as I am, I'm really enjoying this show. I have learned a tremendous amount about the technical challenges each dancer must go through to master a dance.

This is much more interesting than "Dancing with the Stars." These are professionals. They have trained for years, and you can see it. It's like watching a college football player try out for the NFL.

So the question: If I didn't have a cousin on this show, would I watch? Yes... but I'd have to know the show was on. I thank Nick's mom Mary Gail for letting me know. It's been great to see Nick perform each week.

And, since I haven't seen him in almost 20 years, it's great to "get to know him" through the technology of television. I wish him well, and hope he wins the $100k prize.

By the way, if you'd like to see his blog, you can by going to this link:

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TV: Step Up And Dance

There is a new reality/contest show debuting this week called "Step Up and Dance." It's on Bravo, and begins April 3 at 10:00 PM Central.

Anyway, I will be watching it for one reason: My cousin Nick is a contestant!

Nick has been living in LA for the past several years attemping to make his big break in the business. He has had various acting opportunities - at one point he was even an extra on Friends.

However, his most recent work has all been centered around dancing. Here is his information on IMDB.com: Link

So this show is really an opportunity for him. We're all hoping that he'll make it far. If you can't watch it "live," just DVR it.

Here is a link to his BIO on the show: Link