"Dancing with the Stars" Goes Interactive

The hit television show, "Dancing With the Stars" has gone interactive. With its millions of viewers, the buzz surrounding the show that pairs celebrities with professional ballroom dancers in a competition is huge. It only seems natural that ABC would offers a variety of opportunities for viewers to get more involved with their favorite stars and professionals. That is precisely what they have done with their show supporting website at www.abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars. It includes such fun attractions as Fantasy Dancing, features articles, video, message boards, blogs, and a "Dancing With the Stars" shop.

Fantasy baseball, football, basketball, and racing. You know an event has gotten big when there is a fantasy version of it. But dancing? Who would dream up fantasy dancing. Apparently ABC has done just that. With the fourth season of the hit show "Dancing With the Stars" here, fantasy dancing has become the latest spectator sport. Viewers simply log on to the website, register, and put in their picks each week for a chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize.

Not quite so competitive? No worries. The website is packed with informational articles on everything imaginable. Love the look of a particular dance? Find out all about it in the "about the dances" section. Love the look of a particular dancer? Find out all about them (including marital status) in the "bios" section.

There are already tons of videos on the sight. With great music and fun interviews, they are hard not to watch. Miss an episode? Check out the "full episode" section.

Oh my goodness! The message boards are hopping with hyped up dance fans. You'll find people them on here campaigning for their favorite couple, answering dance questions, and editorializing on everything from the outfits to the music to the dancers to some weird unrelated subjects in between.

Check out the "Dancing With the Stars" blogs section to find out all kinds of juicy tidbits. There are interviews, cast introductions, and even a little bit of gossip.

Finally, if you really love "Dancing With the Stars", head over to the "Shop". Here you can find "Dancing With the Stars" gear, ballroom books, videos, and even video games. Everything you could want to cheer on your favorite celebrity show and have a little fun yourself.

ABC's website for "Dancing With the Stars" is definitely a site to check out. Filled with fun information and all these interactive tools, it is everything a real "Dancing With the Stars" fan could wish for.

Source: www.abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars/