Yet another commercial imitation

Op Zoek naar Maria

This time to promote a Belgian version of "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" (a "Pop Idol" / "American Idol" type reality show that chooses an actress for the role of Maria in a "Sound of Music" revival).

Not to be confused with the T-Mobile Dance.

Or our own homegrown "It's Oh So Quiet" in Union Square (that preceded these later commercial efforts).

Speaking of 1...2...3:45 6/7/8 (the official name of last June's Union Square dance event), we're now approaching the one-year anniversary of the beginning of rehearsals for that event. So it's not unthinkable that something similar might be in the works.

Now might be a good time to remind everyone: If you want to know how to participate the next time this group does something like this, drop me a note. I'll pass you details if and when they become available.