Dancing with the Stars

The season premiere will feature a stellar opening number to "Set My Heart On Fire (I'm Alive x And The Beat Goes On)" by Majestic, The Jammin Kid & Céline Dion, choreographed by Jamal Sims.

For their first performance, the celebrity and pro duos are set to perform dances, including the Tango, Cha Cha, Salsa, Foxtrot and Jive.

Hollywood glitz meets ballroom glamour when all 13 couples grace the stage with dazzling performances, dancing to iconic songs from Oscar®-nominated films. The night will feature an award-worthy opening number to "Hooray For Hollywood" by Richard A. Whiting, Boston Pops Orchestra & John Williams, choreographed by Britt Stewart and Alan Bersten with partner dances, including the Rumba, Jive, Foxtrot, Paso Doble, Quickstep, Waltz, Salsa and Tango.

The night will start with a soulful opening number to "T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" by MFSB featuring The Three Degrees, choreographed by Luam and featuring guest dancer and "Soul Train" alum Popin Pete of The Electric Boogaloos. Partner dances to include the Rumba, Jive, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep. For the first time this season, judge Derek Hough will provide his expert insights, tips and tricks during a master class centered around the classic hit "Get Down On It" by Kool & the Gang.

The night kicks off with a headbanging opening number to "Rock And Roll All Nite" by KISS, featuring guitarist Joel Hoekstra from Whitesnake and choreographed by Pasha Pashkov. Partner dances to include the Paso Doble, Cha Cha, Jive, Foxtrot and Tango. Judge Derek Hough will again provide his expert insights during a master class centered around lifts and tricks.

The nine remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives through heartfelt performances. 

It's an enchanting night in the ballroom as the eight remaining couples celebrate the magic of Disney through vibrant performances inspired by beloved films and characters.

The remaining couples get into the Halloween spirit with hair-raising transformations and spine-tingling routines for a night of fright and fun.

After 21 Emmys, 51 pros, 394 Stars, 32 winners and thousands of iconic performances, "Dancing with the Stars" celebrates the milestone 500th episode for a night full of dazzling moves and star-studded moments. 

In the season's penultimate episode, each of the five couples will take the stage to showcase two all-new performances as they fight for a spot in the finale.

Once again, the finale episode will have five couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy. The finalists will each perform a redemption dance assigned by our judges, plus an unforgettable freestyle routine.