What I found most intriguing about Montoya-Nodine's story was her ability to interview a minor Albuquerque celebrity. For those who live under a rock, and as Montoya-Nodine explains in her written article, Rojas is a UNM dance graduate. However, perhaps Rojas is best know for appearing on season five of "So You Think You Can Dance." Rojas blew judges away with her original audition dance, but failed to make the top 20 dancers. I thought the multimedia piece was a great update on all that Rojas has been up to since her time on "So You Think You Can Dance." I was fascinated to learn that she is now in a dance company and performing regularly. The piece worked well because Rojas such an engaging and enthusiatic voice, and, to me, you can just hear the passion and dedication to dance in her ever word.
I think that the multimedia piece, which is currently audio only, could have been greatly improved by obtaining more courtesy photos from Rojas so that viewers could get more of a sense for the type of dance Rojas performs. Even streaming video of Rojas' audition on "So You Think You Can Dance" would have greatly improved the piece. I, for one, am obsessed with reality tv, and so I was more than willing to listen to the interview almost six minutes. However, I think regular viewers would have enjoyed a shorter piece, edited down for time and touching on some of Rojas' highlights.
Overall, very nice work, and I commend Montoya-Nodine for getting in touch with such a well-know and fascinating subject!
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