Dancing with the Stars — Season 23

Sept 2016

Dancing with the Stars is back with its most dynamic cast yet and ready to hit the ballroom floor. Each couple will perform a Jive, Foxtrot, Cha Cha or Viennese Waltz, vying for America's vote for the first time.

Sept 2016

The 13 celebrities dance to some of the most beloved television theme songs from the past and present. Each couple will perform a cha cha, Argentine Tango, jive, Paso Doble, tango, quickstep or Viennese Waltz, vying for America's vote.

Sept 2016

The first elimination of the season takes place, based on combined viewer and judges' scores from weeks 1 and 2.

Sept 2016

An exciting, brand-new theme night comes to the show, as the 12 remaining celebrities find themselves pitted against each other in a quest to keep themselves immune from elimination, as Face Off night comes to "Dancing with the Stars." Two couples will each be tasked with dancing the same dance style, but to different songs.

Sept 2016

Florida Georgia Line, CMA Award winners for Vocal Duo of the Year, will perform their number one hits "Cruise" and "H.O.L.Y.," and Fitz and The Tantrums will perform "HandClap," from their self-titled album. Viewers will also have a chance to see the couples' dances from the previous night one more time. The show will be packed with never-before-seen footage, including extended training packages, exclusive interviews with the couples and judge, and the second elimination of the season takes place.

Oct 2016

The 11 remaining teams perform a dance inspired by a Cirque du Soleil show, while Cirque du Soleil acrobats, aerialists, dancers and fire stick performers perform alongside them.

Oct 2016

A surprise double elimination takes place and DNCE performs their new single.

Oct 2016

The nine remaining celebrities will set out to leave a lasting impression with their dances as they commemorate their most memorable year.

Oct 2016

The nine remaining celebrities ready themselves for Latin Night, with each celebrity performing either a rumba, salsa, samba, paso doble, cha cha or Argentine tango. Plus, Pitbull performs and joins as a guest judge.

Oct 2016

The eight remaining celebrities dance to popular songs throughout the decades.

Oct 2016

The seven remaining couples compete on a Halloween-themed night.

Nov 2016

The six remaining celebrities will dance two show-stopping dances – one from some of the hottest Broadway musicals, and a second where they are paired up for a “Team-Up Challenge.”

Nov 2016

The five remaining couples advance to the Semi-Finals in one of the show's tightest competitions ever. Each couple will dance two dances - one being a style the couple has not danced to yet, and the second being a Trio Dance, in which each celebrity couple will dance with a third dancer.

Nov 2016

The four finalists each perform two dances – a Redemption Style dance, and a freestyle dance. In addition, Grammy Award-winning Train performs, plus a special performance from the upcoming movie “La La Land.”

Nov 2016

All 13 couples rejoin for a high-energy opening number, and the Season 23 champion is crowned.