Basically one of the biggest farces concerning dancing that has ever been filmed. Ever. For this scope of show to have been pulled off correctly it would have taken years of preparation, but due to its rushed production feels extremely illegitimate for reasons including but not limited to: 1. Australia literally ripping EVERY theme they attempt (group, solo, duet) from American culture. I'm sorry, but for a continent entirely descendant from British prisoners/slaves and aborigines I find it hard to believe an exact re-imagining of a scene from Broadway's "Rent" as original.2. Just what the hell IS the judge from South Africa? If you ever wanted to know what would happen if every race and ethnic background merged into one solitary human....3. There HAS to be more to American dance than hip hop and break dancing. There just HAS to be. Besides, I've seriously seen better group choreography in Times Square from people dancing for a meal. The country is the product of the world, and if it only has that to offer there's better representation elsewhere than ivy/chic dance schools.4. Australia again with it's unending ability to rip every theme from other countries as there's clearly entire sets of merengue, samba, salsa, and dare I say tango....what the hell, does this kingdom have anything of their own? 5. China = Circus, but then again you can't expect much from a communist country that has abolished everything/anything remotely beautiful that doesn't support the military industrial complex. Sad really. 6. South Africa's undying efforts to pretend that there's actually black people IN/FROM "South" Africa that haven't been oppressed into diamond mines, servant trade, or pushed North let alone allowed to dance for the domain. Sure. Whatever you say neo-Aryans. But then again, it would explain the speeches/reason for being from the quote: "activist" that they allowed on there.7. The fact that Argentina hasn't already won the duet category automatically rules out the show's judges. But then again, it's understandable that they couldn't perform half of their own heritage and ancestrally-themed dances when Australia is too busy trying to cast them off as theirs.8. That Russian judge......well, no actually, he's the only good thing about the show...and that's kind of sad. His humor is as funny as it's politically incorrect.9. India = redundant. You'd think a providence that consists of over a billion humans of which 90% are under the age of 25 would roll out some divergence, diversity, and energy....nope....instead your left with the same old boring gyrations of their fore-father's father's fathers and a whole lot of representation of doomsday breeding. Thank you come again.10. Ireland, oh, Ireland. The only country that actually does its OWN particular dance heritage and ONLY it's own. At this level you really do see how so-so all that so-so foot work is.11. As with number 7, but concerning Russia. The fact that any of the judges even had to think about it (even for a nano-second) and not simply give huge scores to the ballerina set...let alone why Russia hasn't blown out the solo category already rules out the show altogether in complete and utterly undeniable absolution like the fist of Stalin. The ballet is perhaps one of the most disciplined aspects of human performance in figure and technique ever to have been created. I'm sorry this show deserved a large "FAIL" stamp after that one.12. The judge for South Africa and "its" (see number 2) countless rants about specializing in male-female themes in regards to dancing. And if you pay close attention this is where the REAL South Africa lies in hiding. Apparently "it" only believes in male-lead routines and as such immediately showcases "its" limitations in dance knowledge and ignorance and also the oppressive/dominative ideals of a repressive land-grant that is the borders of South Africa. 13. The show's obvious promotion and goal of ethnic, racial, and cultural stereotyping that it itself even manages to fail at (i.e. not checking Australia at the door) results in a terrible experience, switching to ABC/CBS stations, and well, stereotyping comments like this which are unfortunately true.

I saw this show for the first time at work knowing Michael Flatley was in it and have to say that it was very disappointing. I came in assuming I would see some A class dancing that only shows like Dancing with the stars and those PBS showcase shows with ballroom dancing and other forms of dancing would provide but I was bored. The only surprise (only inadequately ) was watching some Irish dancers (possible flatley's own) perform flatley's choreography from Lord of The Dance. Seen it , saw it, and I no longer love it. Show me something new please. Flatley was lame as a host as well and NBC could have done way better with this show.

First, let me start by saying that I am a huge fan of So You Think You Can Dance. As a two-left-feet fan of dance, I have thoroughly enjoyed all three seasons of that show and look forward to more. Even with its unavoidable flaws, like the very nature of competition among dancers of vastly different styles and training, the unfortunate elimination of very skilled dancers who drew less exciting styles, etc., SYTYCD has remained a thrilling show that has showcased so many dancing genres and allowed us viewers to watch dancers push their own boundaries. So, when Superstars was promoted, and with SYTYCD producers at the helm, I expected the same greatness on an even larger scale. Wow, what a disappointment! First, the show bites off more than any show could chew. By trying to capitalize on the "international" element, it loses the most important quality of SYTYCD... connecting the audience to the dancers. Instead, it throws a bevy of dancers at us in a pretty ridiculous team-combined-scores format. I spent more time wondering how the competition and scores worked, exactly, than getting excited about the scores or the competition itself. Just as well, since the whole judging thing is pretty ridiculous anyway. As others have pointed out, how do you score and compare such different types of dance? I ended up entertaining myself by trying to remember how to say "seven," "eight" and "nine" in each represented language.The second flaw is, in my opinion, less-than-amazing dancers. I expected the best of the best... honestly, I've been more awed at local dance recitals. Yes, there are a few that were amazing, like the Aussie contemporary dancer, but just not that many. It's sad knowing we have talent like Danny Tidwell and Travis Wall, then seeing the US soloists competing on this show.Since So You Think You Can Dance has versions in many countries now, a better show would have been an international version of that, with some of the top competitors from each country. Are you listening, Nigel? So, three stars. I give it one star because it's that bad, but add two stars because Daire Nolan (the Irish judge) is hot, and Mikhail Smirnov (Russian judge) is so darn corny and cute.

This show comes up short...you cannot compare the dancing because it is all so different. I feel sorry for the judges, and I would not even call what the young American guy did "dancing"! (Popping??? What the heck was that???) Sorry, peeps, but give me Dancing With The Stars any day. I am watching it now and the first show is only 1 hour in and I won't likely waste my time watching more episodes. There are far better offerings, but I had to check it out. I rated this show a 1 because there is no Zero! By the way I am not a dancer, just a dance appreciator! It will be very interesting to see how the rest of the world rates this series...