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By Alisha, InstantCast assistant editor

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In the world of acting and Reality TV, it’s important to stand out. If there isn’t something about you that makes you distinct from everyone else then you’ll never get noticed and cast in whatever film, TV series, or reality show you have your eye on.

I was reminded of that last night when I watched my favorite reality program, So You Think You Can Dance. It would be impossible to show every audition…

…So instead they pick out a variety of both good and bad performances. The worse the person, the more likely they are to show it on television. But these aren’t just bad dancers. They have personality, clothes that stand out in a crowd, and other traits that aren’t quite ordinary.

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