On last night's episode of Dancing with the Stars, comedienne Niecy Nash and her partner Louis van Amstel performed a waltz they based on a story about an interracial couple in the 1960s who cannot get married. During rehearsal, Nash became emotional and teary-eyed when thinking about being prohibited from being with or marrying the person she loves. Van Amstel also teared up and said, "Well, I hear you. I'm still in that boat. So we've come a long way, but you've got to help me fight my battle, too. Thank you."
Van Amstel's comments were an apparent reference to marriage equality and Proposition 8 in California.
Nash added: "This is a lot of people's story, past and present. I hope not only the judges see this but I hope America really sees this story."
In the post-dance interview, Van Amstel said, "Everybody should be able to get married" and added that he was "very proud" that Niecy wanted to explore the civil rights and equality storyline.
An emotional performance but unfortunately Nash and van Amstel's dance for equality earned them only 21 out of 30 points. Watch both clips AFTER THE JUMP ...
KUDOS to them...But on the the Bitches Brew sorry VIEW Tues, Elizabeth commented that the show is about dancing not commentary.She needs to get a grip and ENJOY LIFE.
Posted by: rxntx | 06 April 2010 at 15:23
Elizabeth NEEDS a life because she doesn't want to have to have a conscious UNTIL and UNLESS she's talking politics BUT wants to talk ENTERTAINMENT about any and everything...>BOO HOO!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 06 April 2010 at 19:20
P.S. WHAT A BRILLIANT WAY TO USE THE ART FORM OF DANCE...it was and is and will always be used to TELL STORIES!!!!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 06 April 2010 at 19:21
great videos
Posted by: Corve DaCosta | 06 April 2010 at 21:53
Wow, touching story Rod. I'm usually watching DWTS, but missed it that night. Thanks for the recap.
Posted by: J Matt | 08 April 2010 at 03:30
wow!
i love it...thank u rod!
will link u asap
have a great weekend
ab
Posted by: alicia banks | 10 April 2010 at 00:44