Dancing with the Stars Types of Dances

Last Updated July 7, 2023 Written byMatthew Campbell

It’s hard to believe Dancing with the Stars has been on TV since 2005. Celebrities have been paired with professional dancers for nineteen seasons.

Dance moves have been performed in many different dance styles during the show’s many paired dances.

All of the dances on the show are not listed. But, the below infographic lists the most popular.

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What are some of the popular dances conducted on Dancing with the Stars?

Charleston
Tango
Rumba
Broadway
Quickstep
Hip Hop
Jazz
Cha Cha
Foxtrot
Jazz
Contemporary
Samba
Disco
Waltz
Jive
Freestyle
Paso Doble
Jitterbug
Salsa
Lindy Hop

What are some popular songs to play to do the dances on Dancing with the Stars?

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2 Comments

Laverne Olney says:

December 23, 2021 at 4:35 am

Many of these are Venetian Waltzes (fast 3/4 time). A few favorite slow walzes:
Adele – Skyfall
Art Garfunkel – Lasso the Moon
Kenny Rogers – If I Were a Painting
Karen Carpenter – Rainbow Connection
Klaus Hallen – Don’t Close Your Eyes
Mick McCauley – A Daisy in December
Norah Jones – Come Away With Me
Orchestra Alec Medina – Apologize
Orchestra Alec Medina – How Long Will I Love You
Tara Hutton – Something in Red
Westlife – You Light Up My Life

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1. Matthew Campbell says:
  
  December 26, 2021 at 11:06 am
  
  Thank you Laverne. This will really help out our readers!
  
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What are some of the popular dances conducted on Dancing with the Stars?

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