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 […]
Sometimes we get a little sad when professional dancers decide to pursue singing careers. It feels like they’re abandoning us. But it doesn’t look like “Dancing with the Stars” favorite Mark Ballas, who recently released his first single, “Get My Name,” is forgetting about dance anytime soon. The video for the song, which came out […]
Here’s the thing about “Dancing with the Stars”: These days, it seems like the pros have become celebrities in their own right, shining just as bright as the starlets and boy-banders and Olympic athletes they partner. And how great is that? In what other context could world-class ballroom dancers achieve such huge mainstream fame? Just […]
“Dancing with the Stars” announced its cast for Season 18 earlier this morning, and holy moly we’re excited. Not only did our suspicions about Olympians competing for the mirror ball trophy come true, but the list of athletes involved is even better than we had hoped. Charlie White and Meryl Davis sport their gold medals […]
Madi Thielman isn’t fazed by the fact that her best friend is up next. (by Propix) You’ve rehearsed your competition solo for months. But on the day of the event, who takes the title? Your best friend. Then, when you’re both up for the lead in your studio’s big performance, who gets it? She does. […]
Oh, “So You Think You Can Dance,” you always sneak up on me. How are we already down to the Top 6 dancers?! I’m not ready for it to end! But, I am ready for tonight’s show. Not only is my favorite Jesse Tyler Ferguson joining the judging panel tonight, but they’ve also got a […]