The Jury’s Opinion on StarDance Competition and Age Limit Controversy

The Jury’s Opinion on StarDance Competition and Age Limit Controversy

“I commented in a similar way on TV, that the jury’s words lead me to the opinion that the competition is not for old people. Basically the only thing that comes out there is that there is not enough energy in the dance. But when a person is 64 years old, the physical fund is … Read more

Behind the Scenes of StarDance: Costumes, Emotions, and Technology

Behind the Scenes of StarDance: Costumes, Emotions, and Technology

All evenings are broadcast live from the Křižík Pavilion at the Holešovice Exhibition Center in Prague. That’s where StarDance takes place. The dance couples have been training since the end of July in rehearsal rooms on Kavče hory. The contestants only saw the broadcast location for the first time this week. “It doesn’t look as … Read more

Dancing with Grace and Respect: David Prachař’s Journey in Latin American and StarDance

Dancing with Grace and Respect: David Prachař’s Journey in Latin American and StarDance

“I don’t have a favorite dance. I have more respect for Latin American ones, because with them the guy taps in different ways and sways strangely. It is a dance demanding body coordination. In StarDance, however, I will put more emphasis on gracefulness. We older men are more graceful than fast,” says David Prachař. His … Read more