There is much in what you say here that is excellent material for NCR to shift its focus to.  At the same time, I would suggest that there are many contemporary Catholic scholars who could provide periodic essays much like what we had with Rev. Richard O'Brien and Dr. Eugene Kennedy.  Pieces that were so much worth the time and most of the discussion that followed.  I cannot understand why NRC editors haven't pursued new contributors yet, and instead thrust some unimportant and not well-grounded writers on us that serve only to once again inflame old issues of left vs. right.  I won't state what my own thoughts are regarding liturgical dance, but I will say I think we spent more time on it than it is worth with anything after the fifth comment.