Yahoo Lifestyle All the Songs and Dances for 'Dancing with the Stars' 500th Episode Celebration
After 21 Emmys, 51 pros, 394 Stars, 32 winners and thousands of iconic performances, Dancing with the Stars celebrates its milestone 500th episode on Tuesday with a night full of star-studded moments.
The entertainment beings with an electrifying number, choreographed by Pasha Pashkov and Daniella Karagach. And in a thrilling nod to the past, the troupe will perform a routine showcasing the very same song that opened the premiere episode of Dancing with the Stars in 2005.
Then as part of the 500th celebration, the final six couples will perform their variation of an iconic performance from the past 32 seasons, adding their own unique reinterpretation and flair to the tribute.
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Following that, in the second round, the couples will tackle the ultimate test, an “Instant Dance Challenge.” They won’t know the dance style or the song until approximately 5 minutes before performing it live!
Also as part of the 500th celebration, look for the return of some fan-favorite faces to the ballroom.
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Dancing with the Stars 2024 songs and dances for 500th Episode Night
The couples (along with their dance styles and songs) are as follows:
Super Bowl Champion Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep, inspired by Helio Castroneves and Julianne Hough’s performance in Season 5, to “Hey Pachuco” by Royal Crown Revue.
The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson will perform a Contemporary, inspired by Riker Lynch and Allison Holker’s performance in Season 20, to “Work Song” by Hozier.
NBA Champion Dwight Howard and pro Daniella Karagach will perform an Argentine Tango, inspired by James Hinchcliffe and Sharna Burgess' performance in Season 23, to “Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” by Gotan Project.
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TV star Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong will perform an Argentine Tango, inspired by Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough’s performance in Season 16, to “Para Te” by Appart.
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Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten will perform a Quickstep, inspired by Jordan Fisher and Lindsay Arnold’s performance in Season 25, to “Chuck Berry” by Pharrell Williams.
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Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold will perform a Viennese Waltz, inspired by Charli D’Amelio and Mark Ballas’ performance in Season 31, to “Glimpse of Us” by Joji.
Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and simulcast on Disney+ and then streaming next day on Hulu.
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