Dancing with the Stars

Celebrity ballroom competition

Dancing with the Stars is an American television competition series in which celebrities are paired with professional ballroom dancers.

Each week, couples perform choreographed routines and face elimination based on judges' scores and audience votes.

The format, adapted from the British show Strictly Come Dancing, has spawned versions in dozens of countries.

She's been practicing her cha-cha ever since she got cast on Dancing with the Stars.

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G