The New Dance Show

The New Dance Show was a television series in Detroit, Michigan, which ran on WGPR-TV 62 (now a CBS affiliate known as WWJ-TV). Hosted by R.J. Watkins, The New Dance Show was a local version of Soul Train and featured regular dancers, including a man who dressed like a Gypsy and who wore a cape, and a woman who dressed as a boxer. The show featured music from several influential Detroit techno artists.[1]

The Dance Show
Genreelectrofunk, funk, disco, Detroit techno, Chicago house
Created byR.J. Watkins
Developed byRJ Watkins Late Night Entertainment
Ending themeThe New Dance Show Mix
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationsDetroit, Michigan (1988–1994)
Highland Park, Michigan (1994–1996)
Release
Original networkWGPR-TV 62, Detroit
Original release1988 (1988) –
1996 (1996)
Chronology
Related showsThe Scene

The New Dance Show was developed as a spin-off of The Scene, which ran from October 1975 to December 1987. The New Dance Show debuted in 1988,[2] the first show being recorded at Reggie's Moulin Rouge in Detroit. Production later moved to Highland Park in 1994 after R.J. Watkins' purchase of WHPR-FM. The New Dance Show ended in 1996 after WGPR was sold and Rj Watkins purchased his own TV/Radio station. Reruns currently air on WHPR television sister station WHPS-CD at various evening timeslots and various clips on YouTube (caprice87)

References/External Media
  1. Host, Vivian. "Don't Stop Now: Revisiting the New Dance Show of Detroit". daily.redbullmusicacademy.com. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  2. Holbrook, Cameron. "The New Dance Show: Detroit's delightfully lo-fi house and techno time capsule". Mixmag. Retrieved 8 April 2021.

The New Dance Show's channel on YouTube


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