The essential episodes of Dancing with the Stars
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Dancing with the Stars — each pick states its reason.
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Kelly Monaco and Alec Mazo - Currently starring on the ABC Daytime drama "General Hospital," Kelly also starred on the network's other daytime drama "Port Charles," for which she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination. She has also appeared on "Spin City" and a variety feature films. Her partner, Alec Mazo, began dancing at age five in his native Russia. He was the Emerald Ball Latin Champion and placed first in the 2001 International Grand Ball and the 2001 Holiday Ball. He also runs the largest and most successful dance studio in Southern California. Alec recently began competing professionally with his girlfriend of four years, Edyta Sliwinska, who is partnered with Evander Holyfield for this competition.
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The couples face elimination; The Wanted and Avril Lavigne perform.
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Grammy(R) winner Ricky Martin joins "Dancing with the Stars" for "Latin Night" . Martin kicks-off the night with a show-stopping opening performance of his 2014 World Cup song "Vida" accompanied by the Pro Dancers. He will then join Len Goodman, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba as a guest judge for the evening. Each couple will perform an individual dance to a song with a Latin theme. Additionally, the competition will include two Latin inspired team dances. At the end of the night, one couple will face elimination.
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All 13 couples return to perform; musical performances by Alexander Jean, Andy Grammer, Chaka Khan, Elle King and Nick Carter; the winner is announced.
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Athletes Week 3: The Semifinals
The six remaining athletes ready themselves for another double-header in the semi-final round, where each couple performs a foxtrot, Viennese waltz, quickstep, rumba or contemporary routine, followed by a Ballroom Battle dance-off with three toe-to-toe performances.
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The full cast of celebrities from the Dancing with the Stars Season 27 lineup has just been announced. Joining previously announced stars Joe "Grocery Store Joe" Amabile, Nancy McKeon and Milo Manheim is an exciting roster that includes an American Idol mentor, the first ever blind contestant to take part in the show, an alumnus from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a Duke of Hazzard, and an Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast, among others.
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The 10 couples dance to Michael Bublé songs. Michael Bublé joins as a guest judge and performer.
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A new cast of celebrities and their pro partners hit the dance floor for the first time to perform a Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa or Tango; featuring a dazzling opening number to "Levitating" by Dua Lipa.
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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.
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The remaining couples dance through life in the Ozdust Ballroom for "Wicked Night."
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"Dancing with the Stars" celebrates twenty incredible years of show-stopping performances.
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The ballroom turns purple as each couple performs two dances to honor music legend, Prince.
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The five remaining couples compete for the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
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