Tag: dancing with the stars

A large group of dancers pose majestically in a tableau as sparks fly in the background.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 9: Disney, Ballroom, and Broadway Collide

With guest performances by Tony-winning vocalists and an opening number spotlighting The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, and The Greatest Showman, last night’s episode really should have been called “Disney on Broadway Night.” And was it ever a treat! This season’s competitors delivered on both magic and showmanship, performing for a very special […]

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas dance in a spotlight, with the stage colored red. Higgins walks forward ominously, one arm extended front with flexed fingers, and her head tilted down with her mouth open. Ballas runs toward her from behind, mouth open to expose fangs.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 8: A Frightful Double-Elimination Night

Last night was Horror Movie Night, and in due fashion, it offered up some serious scares. Not least of all was the presence of guest judge Shirley Ballas, 10-time U.S. champion in Latin American ballroom, “Strictly Come Dancing” head judge, coach and teacher, and mother to “DWTS” pro Mark Ballas. While she’s been widely dubbed […]

Harry Shum Jr. and his wife, Shelby Rabara, perform in mauve evening-style costumes, holding hands as Shum Jr. steps out and Rabara leans back with her inside leg in a high battement.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 7: All Kinds of Emotions on Dedication Night

If you watched portions of last night’s “Dancing with the Stars” episode through a film of welling tears, you’re not alone. Dedication Night is always emotional, and this season’s edition made good on that promise. It’s also often a turning point for competitors as they give themselves fully to their performances. But it wouldn’t be […]

Onstage in two spotlights, Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa stand in fifth and first position, respectively, with their arms in first position. They look at each other with knowing smiles, two chairs placed between them.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 6: A Blitz of a Super Bowl Night

Every football game has its share of hustles, flags, fumbles, and touchdowns. On Super Bowl Night, “Dancing with the Stars” delivered each of those in true fashion. The night, themed around iconic Super Bowl halftime performances, included some notable appearances by former NFL-player “DWTS” alumni, as well as by guest judge and sportscaster Joe Buck. […]

Ezra Frech and Danielle Karagach perform a rumba onstage with pink, blue, and yellow lighting. Frech places a hand on Karagach's shoulder as they step forward with their left legs and sway their hips with opposition in the torso. They extend their other arms out long with a curve.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 5: Diva Energy for Mariah Carey Night

Is it okay if we’re a little diva-ish today? Mariah Carey Night brought all the vocals and glitter to last night’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars”—plus some drama around scoring. The night began with a sweet fantasy of an opening number choreographed by Luam “LUAM” Keflezgy, in which all the pro men donned sparkly […]

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas dance in frame, stepping to the side with their downstage legs, as a band performs behind them.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 4: Who Rocked Yacht Rock Night

“Yacht Rock Night”? Yep, you heard that right. This week’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars” featured an abundance of foxtrots and smooth, classic hits from musicians and groups like The Doobie Brothers, Toto, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Plus, plenty of costumes with bright, tropical florals and nautical accents. Oh, and mocktails in […]

Bathed in purple lighting, Pasha Pashkov and Amber Glenn tango on the "DWTS" dance floor. Glenn lunges with her back leg extended, twisting her torso toward the camera as Pashkov mirrors her with a shallower lunge.

“DWTS” Season 35, Episode 3: The Ups and Downs of Viral Hits Night

Just one word for this week’s episode: Intense. Welcome back to Dance Spirit’s weekly “Dancing with the Stars” recaps! This week, all 14 pairs shared the ballroom in one jam-packed night themed around viral hits. It was so jam-packed that, like last season’s Episode 2, the third judge to critique each round was only allowed […]

On the "DWTS" stage, a group of pros and troupe dancers in sparkly silver costumes pose around Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, who hold microphones. The dancers' hair flips as they hit their final pose after an intense dance.

“DWTS” Season 35 Premiere: We’re So Back

Happy mirror-ball season, readers! “Dancing with the Stars” has returned with a sparkly bang, complete with familiar faces, noteworthy firsts, a technical snafu, and a giant disco-ball banana. This year, the show’s 16-celebrity cast had to be divided into two full episodes, with the celeb men competing on Tuesday and the women on Wednesday. And […]