Hulu's Playground Exposes Dance World Realities

A new reality series, Playground, airing on Hulu, delves into the challenging world of dance. The show is filmed at the Playground dance studio in Los Angeles, where leading hip hop choreographers and instructors operate. By documenting dancers striving for success, the series showcases both the highs and pitfalls of the profession.

Kenny Wormald, Playground co-owner and choreographer, emphasizes the intense pressure dancers face, citing the show's authentic depiction of these struggles. He remarks, "The struggle of a dancer is real," highlighting the fierce competition. Playground doesn't sugarcoat the conflicts at the studio, focusing instead on both professional and personal drama among the dancers.

Additionally, the show features music icons such as Tinashe and Megan Thee Stallion, who actively seek emerging choreography talent. Notably, Megan also serves as an executive producer for the series. Recalling a memorable episode, Wormald stated, "We held this big audition for some of her upcoming jobs, music videos, and tours ... to have her be a part of the show is amazing." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)