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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 […]

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4 Dancy Shows Onscreen This Month (and Where to Watch Them)

Ready to binge some serious dance? 2026 is shaping up to be a year packed with fun performances onscreen, from the ballet world to glittering ice rinks and sizzling ballroom floors. Here are four of the danciest shows for you to watch this month—and where you can find them. It’s Tappening This feel-good documentary follows […]

Bachelorette Charity Lawson performs a heartfelt contemporary dance with partner Artem Chigvintsev. Photo by Disney/Christopher Willard.

“DWTS” Week 5 Recap: Most Memorable Year Night Honors Len Goodman

Be prepared to grab the tissues before you read this recap, because last night’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars” was an emotional one. For our beloved stars, it was Most Memorable Year night, giving each contestant the chance to recall the most important time in their life through dance. We also saw our pros […]

Star Xochitl Gomez performs a paso doble with professional Valentin Chmerkovskiy. Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless.

“DWTS” Week 4 Recap: A Dreamy, Dancy, Disney Night

Here at Dance Spirit, we love Disney Night on “Dancing with the Stars.” Glitz? Check. Glamour? Check. Glitter? Check. The chance to see all of our stars and celebs dressed up as life-sized versions of our fave Disney characters? Check, check, check. And on Disney100 Night last night, we got all of that and more, […]

Star Ariana Madix performs a quickstep with professional Pasha Pashkov. Photo by Disney/Erin McCandless.

“DWTS” Week 3 Recap: Dancing Down to Motown

On Week 3 of “Dancing with the Stars,” all of our favorite stars and pros took a trip down to Motown, giving them the chance to show off some heart, some soul, and a whole lot of dancing. We “Heard It Through the Grapevine” that Motown Night was going to be a big one, and […]

Charity Lawson performs alongside Erza Sosa for “Latin Night” in Dancing With the Stars Season 32, Episode 2.

“DWTS” Week 2 Recap: Latin Night Turns Up the Heat

Things heated up last night on “Dancing with the Stars.” And, no, the air-conditioning on set didn’t break—it was Latin Night, and all of the stars and the pros brought their hottest, spiciest best to the ballroom. Of course, the “DWTS” drama also heated up. Is it just us, or has this season been—say it […]

Go Behind the Scenes of Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR Prom Video

What is a high school prom, if not bittersweet? If you’re Olivia Rodrigo, the whole event can turn downright sour. After releasing music videos for “drivers license,” “deja vu” and “good 4 u,” Rodrigo collaborated with directors Kimberly Stuckwisch and Toby L and choreographer Monika Felice Smith on SOUR Prom, a 27-minute concert film for […]