No Gene Kelly

I always thought I had some grace and coordination, but then followed a dream of taking a tap-dancing class (hello, Gene Kelly) in college and failed to get either foot to work right.
Dance shoes abandoned, I have lived vicariously through years of lessons for my daughters and niece, and innumerable recitals, but can multiple viewings of "The Nutcracker," "Mister Golden Sun" and Shania Twain numbers give you the proper critical eye for dance criticism? Doubtful. I would never attempt to review a ballet or modern dance company with my lack of experience, but how about musical theater? Is it important to know how they're executing a dance to be able to appreciate how the movement fits/enhances the story and what kind of emotional connection it makes?
Research is always helpful, and I am intrigued to learn more, both academically and physically, in Thursday's class. Will it help me be a better reviewer? I'm looking forward to finding out.

Later note: For critics who want to do some general research ahead of time, some options:

-- artwork.ed/arts/teachers/standards/dance.htm -- guidelines from The American Alliance for Theater and Education and music educators through Herberger College of the Arts in Arizona

-- dancecritics.org/20 questions.html -- from the Dance Critics Assocation

-- exploredance.com/article.htm?id=1558 -- tips on how to write a dance review, by Robert Abrams