ABC choreographs 'War' between Bruno, Carrie Ann

0 Comments | USA TODAY, January, 2008 | by Gary Strauss

They've judged others on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. Now their own choreography and showmanship will be in the spotlight on the network's debut of Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann (tonight, 8 ET/PT).

The latest British reality show (Dance X) adapted for the U.S. market pits Stars judges Carrie Ann Inaba against Bruno Tonioli, the dancemeisters who'll guide teams of amateur singer/dancers in performances that could lead to stardom.

Viewers will vote each week on which team performed best. A member of the losing team is then sacked. Think American Idol meets Dancing With the Stars, with a little So You Think You Can Dance mixed in.

Tonight's premiere unveils Idol-style auditions among some of the thousands of star-wannabees who tried out during open...