The University of Southern California marching band and dance team made an appearance on the hit network television show, Dancing with the Stars, Monday night. DWTS often has musical and/or dance performances that act as 'fillers' during the show and showcase different types of musical and dancing talents.
Linda Holmes of MSNBC has not been that impressed with some of the recent fillers to date on DWTS, until that is, she watched the USC dancers perform with the Trojans marching band. Said Holmes:
“The highlight of the filler sections came, surprisingly, from the Macy's Stars Of Dance segment, where a group of USC dancers performed with the school's marching band. The entire throng started outside the studio and then marched in, which made for a nice presentation and a break from the unending mirror-ball aesthetic. The dancers included a small squad of breakdancers in sweatsuits followed by a step team. Unlike most of the performances the show brings in, the USC number was interesting, creative, lively, and relevant, but still something that a typical "Dancing" viewer wouldn't see often.”
The USC marching band and dance teams are a vital part of the Trojan community including the sports programs. When in attendance, the 'Spirit of Troy' provides a tremendous boost to USC sports teams such as the football team. While the USC marching band and dance team are one of the most prominent and visible squads in college sports, it is nice to see the performers getting a chance to showcase their talents without having to play second fiddle to the USC football or basketball teams.
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