Oxygen greenlights 'The Prancing Elites' season two
theGRIO REPORT - Oxygen's docu-series The Prancing Elites is getting a second season, and with its second season comes an extended time frame...
Good news! Oxygen’s docu-series The Prancing Elites is getting a second season, and with its second season comes an extended time frame. The show will expand from 30 minutes to 1-hour-long formats.
The show, which focuses on the story of an African American, gay and gender non-conforming dance troupe from Mobile, Alabama, has been largely successful with young audiences and has been widely talked about over social media, especially Twitter and Facebook.
The Prancing Elites unique and emotional journey is a resounding hit with Oxygen’s diverse, millennial audience. Their ability to face uphill battles with determination and humor allows viewers to not only relate to them, but also be inspired by them,” said Rod Aissa, Executive Vice President of Original Programming and Development, Oxygen Media. “We are proud to keep sharing the group’s authentic story as they continue to reach for their dreams now more than ever on the heels of the most monumental Pride month in our country’s history.”
The move for Oxygen is part of a larger push for the network to target minority viewers, especially young and multicultural women. This key group has been attracted to the show for its “passion and wit,” and the story The Prancing Elites tells seems to resonate especially well.
Tune in for the season one finale tonight at 9 pm ET/PT.
Watch theGrio’s interview from earlier this year with the Prancing Elites:
