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"DWTS" Season 19 Finale: And the Winner Is…

Alfonso Ribeiro!!! (photo via AJC.com) I, for one, am thrilled. I’ve been #TeamWitfonso since day one. From that first jive, to the Carlton dance, to that paso trio, this dynamic duo has had so many memorable moments throughout the season—and I can’t help but feel a little proud. OK, OK. Enough gushing! On to our highlights […]

Know Your Dance Move: "The Carlton"

You all know the move: The classic “Carlton” happy-dance from “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” is one of the most iconic bits of TV choreo ever. But where did it come from? Who thought of this revolutionary waving-of-the-arms bit and realized, this will go down in dance history? Turns out, Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton on the show […]

"DWTS" America's Choice: It Takes Three to Paso

Meep. Last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” continued the trend of minimal Pro Troupe Team performances. We totally get it: The competition is winding down, so they’re giving the stars maximum screen time. But c’mon guys! You’ve got so much talent waiting in the wings—and we want to see it! That being said, last night’s […]

"DWTS" Dynamic Duos: The Good, the Bad and the Awkward

Last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” left much to be desired—namely, a performance longer than 15 seconds from the “DWTS” Pro Troupe Team. Nevertheless, the stars kept things interesting during the “Dynamic Duo” episode, which featured routines channeling the likes of Adam and Eve, Bonnie and Clyde, Lucy and Ricky…you get the picture. It also […]

"DWTS" Week 7: Ballroom Spooktacular

It’s Halloween week, which means…”Dancing with the Stars” is doing things that make us miss Wade Robson’s Ramalama (Bang Bang). I know, I know—sorry to get sidetracked in the “So You Think You Can Dance” universe during what is ostensibly a “DWTS” recap. But the over-the-top zombie hair and makeup, tattered-chic costumes and spookily spastic choreography […]

"DWTS" Has an Epic Carlton Moment

We knew it was coming. Well, we hoped and prayed and wished that it was coming. And last night, our dreams finally came true: Straight outta 1990s Bel Air, the one and only Carlton Banks finally made an appearance on “Dancing with the Stars”—fittingly, on the show’s “My Most Memorable Year” episode. But we had […]

A Night at the Movies: "DWTS" Week 3 Results

I’m kind of bummed that “Dancing with the Stars” is back to airing just one night a week. Not only are Tuesdays a little sadder when they don’t include Betsey Johnson doing the splits, but the tighter format also means that we see less of the “DWTS” pros and troupe dancers doing their thing in […]

Alfonso Ribeiro Kind of Blew Our Minds on "DWTS" Last Night

Aren’t totally-out-of-left-field surprises just the best? Look: When I first heard that Alfonso Ribeiro would be a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars” this season, my reaction was…puzzled bemusement. Carlton from “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”? I mean, the Carlton dance is great and all, but…what? Aaaaaaaaand then last night happened. I don’t care if you’re […]