DanceLife

DanceLife was a 2007 dance-oriented United States TV reality show, featuring and produced by Jennifer Lopez. The series follows the lives of seven dancers trying to break into the world of professional dance and trying to "make it" in Hollywood. DanceLife premiered on January 15, 2007, and concluded its first season on March 5, 2007. The show has had guest appearances from Ashlee Simpson, Nelly Furtado, Mary J. Blige, Omarion, The Pussycat Dolls and Ashley Roberts. The theme song is "Find A New Way" by Young Love.

RealityDocumentary

Seasons

1. Auditions

Air Date: 2007-01-15

In the series premiere, the six dancers are introduced to the cameras and the behind-the-scenes chronicles of their careers begin.

2. Scraping By

Air Date: 2007-01-22

No one ever said living a DanceLife would be easy, and that is more than evident to Nolan when he receives an eviction notice from his landlord. On top of struggling to keep his head above water, Nolan is just reentering the competitive world of professional dance after a hiatus caused by drug addiction. Worried that he's not going to make it, Nolan puts in extra effort in when he auditions for a spot on the upcoming Mary J. Blige tour.

3. New York Minute

Air Date: 2007-01-29

While taking a class at the Millennium dance studio, Staci, Blake, Kenny and Jersey stop for a break. When Kenny tells them he got called for a second audition for a Gap commercial, Staci and Jersey admit that they also go callbacks, leaving Blake to wonder why he hasn't.

4. Balancing Act

Air Date: 2007-02-05

Celestina struggles to juggle work and her boyfriend. Meanwhile, she and Jersey end up getting a gig with Ashlee Simpson.

5. Waiting on Love

Air Date: 2007-02-12

Blake hosts a premiere party for his GAP commercial. Meanwhile, Kenny meets up with his girlfriend Ashley Roberts, a Pussycat Doll.

6. Making the Video

Air Date: 2007-02-19

Staci has had a good run in the world of dance but now wants to pursue her ultimate goal of becoming a singer. Putting dancing on hold, she gets some help from Blake, Kenny and Celestina to get the next phase in her life up and going. Together, the group create a music video to go along with Staci's new single.

7. Double Booked

Air Date: 2007-02-26

A frustrated Nolan deals with more downs than ups. Between doing some apartment hunting and having it out with Blake, Nolan reveals to his mom that he's gay. His mom takes it well, but it is hinted that the issue is a bit more stressful with Nolan's father. Jersey auditions for a national commercial for the shoe company Sketchers, and for an Omarion music video. She's thrilled when she is selected for both jobs, but her agent tells her that she will have choose only one, as both jobs take place on the same day. Jersey selects the Sketcher's commercial. Omarion is shown at the music video shoot, and when he receives the news, calls her actions "unprofessional". Jersey's car breaks down, and Blake accompanies her to a Ford dealership where she buys a new car.

8. The Last Dance (Season Finale)

Air Date: 2007-03-05

On the season finale, Nolan and Kenny get to dance for Jennifer Lopez during one of her concerts. They are flown to New York, and must learn 3 dances in two days. Rehersals go well, and Nolan decides to phone his father and invite him to the concert- A final performance for a Gay Pride event. The concert concludes, and Nolan finds his father in the crowd. After returning to LA Nolan and Blake make nice after their past argument- maybe the start of a friendship.

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Rating

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Release Date

2007-01-15

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Nuyorican Productions

MTV Networks