Dancing with the Stars

Dancing with the Stars Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.45 of 5 (by 31 users)



Dancing with the Stars Review Summary

"The dancing on this show is amazing; the whole family enjoys it." Reviewers overwhelmingly recommend Dancing With the Stars. This ABC reality show is "entertaining, against the odds" as it pairs up celebrities with professional dancers doing dances such as the quickstep, paso doble, and cha cha, and allows viewers to vote on their favorites. While some reviewers feel you have to really enjoy dance to watch Dancing With the Stars, others maintain watching the show makes for "a good family night" Even those that are "skeptical about reality television" report they are now addicted to this show. Fans enjoy host Tom Bergeron on the show affectionately known as DWTS, as well as the professional dancers, and also mention the hard work the celebrities do each week and how great it is to see their improvement. The detractors of Dancing With the Stars seem to be fans that enjoyed the show until their favorite didn't win. All reviewers agree, though, see Dancing With the Stars just makes everyone "want to get up and dance," just like fans of other dancing shows such as So You Think You Can Dance and America's Best Dance Crew.
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4 star rating Most Helpful
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SEP
10
2008

The premise of ABC's Dancing With the Stars is simple enough to understand: they take a number of celebrities, team them up with professional dancers, and have them compete for a trophy at the end of the season that decides who the best dancer from that season ends up being.  At the start of each week...

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2009 Advisor
fan of reality shows, addicted to watching television

SpokaneMan
Spokane, WA
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2 star rating Most Helpful
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MAR
30
2009

The idea is good on Dancing with the Stars. They pair professional dancers with "stars" for a dance competition. You see some great dancers and some of your favorites from various walks of famous life - athletes, movie stars, band members.

I would say that Dancing with the Stars has introduced a lot...

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2009 VIP
not invested in the winners, giving credit where credit is due

CyndiA
southern, NC
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thirtysomething, child-free, an easygoing, laid-back person, looking for summer TV shows

SEP
29
2009

I first watched Dancing With The Stars many years ago during the first season that was shown during the summer.  I probably wouldn't have watched it if it was during the regular "TV" year, but it was the summer and I was desperate to find something to watch, so I decided to check out this reality/dancing show.  I've been hooked ever since!

The premise of the show is that celebrities (the "stars") are paired up with professional ballroom dancers and each week they perform 1 or 2 dances before a live audience and three professional judges.  They perform dances including: paso doble, tango, quickstep,...

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4 star rating
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njchicaa
Beachwood, NJ



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a dancer with enough cocktails in me, Entertainment Writer, reality TV junkie

MAR
28
2008
I started watching Dancing With the Stars in the first season, never thinking I would end up enjoying it as much as I did. I turned it on to see the celebrities, certainly not to watch the dancing. Yet, with the show now in its sixth season, I now watch to enjoy the dancing just as much as anything else, aside from the fact the celebrities aren't always that interesting.

Between this show and So You Think You Can Dance, I'm starting to consider myself knowledgeable on the topic of ballroom dancing. I can tell the difference between a fox trot, quickstep, and waltz, and I've learned what a paso doble...
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4 star rating
2009 Advisor
LauraBelle
South Elgin, IL



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having a sense of humor, a person who enjoys quality, always rooting for the underdog, Love Dancing With the Stars, noticing the details, interested in cultural experiences, fascinated by the unknown, Love anything entertainment

DEC
16
2007

I've always been skeptical about reality television. I never really liked it at all, and I remember when I first heard about this show, the first thing I thought was that it was just a way for has-beens to get back in the limelight, and so I vowed never to watch it.  It wasn't until season 4 that I began watching the show, my parents kind of forced me to.  To my surprise, this show wasn't only not bad, it was really good.

I am now officially addicted, and can't get enough of this show.  The dancers are amazing, and even more so are the stars that are learning these dances in such short time spans. ...

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5 star rating
LesPaulPink
Rutland, VT



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Likes to be entertained, watching with kids

JUL
23
2009

Dancing with the stars is my favorite show on television. It is very entertaining. I enjoy watching it every time it is on. It reminds me of when I used to dance. I enjoy learning about the different types of dances that I may not of heard of if the show did not exist. I watch it with my children and we sometimes dance along to the music together. It even has taught my 2 year old to say "Passo Double" The show has wonderful team of Professional dancers. They are very enjoyable to watch. The show gets these great stars to join them in season after season of comedy, comeradere, dancing and fun. The...

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5 star rating
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JGAndreko
Danbury, CT



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having a sense of humor, Likes to be entertained, waiting for the DVD, practical, a woman, quality conscious, budget-conscious, inspired by sucess

FEB
10
2008
I absolutely love this show. Watching the stars learn the moves and see how much they improve over time. But, in my opinion, I feel that the least experienced star should be the one staying on the show. That way, the world can see how much he/she can achieve and improve throughout the season. It would give more inexperienced people the ambition to follow their goals in life. It would be a better show also.
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5 star rating
coerley
Bally, PA



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an avid TV watcher, busy mom

SEP
26
2009

I use TV to wind down after my child is finally in bed.  I use a DVR to make sure my shows are waiting for me when I have the opportunity to watch.  The thrill I felt when I found out that the latest season of Dancing With the Stars was starting confirmed to me that I am definitely hooked. This is the first show I've watched that has gotten me to vote on contestants.  Even though the beginning of every season means that I will be watching some really pathetic and even painful performances, the celebrity factor keeps it interesting.  For instance, I thought it was weird that Tom Delay would...

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5 star rating
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Jadensmomma
San Jose, CA



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fun loving

SEP
24
2009

Dancing with the Stars is not only entertaining but fun to watch. The pro dancers are very smooth. It is great to see how well they teach the stars they have been paired with. I like when the stars learn the dances well showing that they are doing their best. The costumes are interesting also, I alway look forward to seeing what each one is wearing for the dance.

The behind the scenes clips of them learning the dances are interesting. You get to see another side of both the pros and the stars. Love the special dances and entertainers they get and do for the weekly results show.

Also, I like that...

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5 star rating
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lady-di
Mableton, GA



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an avid TV watcher, married, a fan of clever plots, a parent, cost-conscious, Open-minded, very picky about tv, interested in cultural experiences

NOV
29
2007
This is by far the most entertaining program ABC has produced.  This season was the best of the best.  Tom Bergeron is a wonderful host and we really enjoy his comments and quips.
I love the costumes and look forward every week to see what the stars and their partners will be wearing.  Watching the stars improve week by week creates a positive outlook for all who watch this program.  Next season can't come fast enough.

The star I enjoyed most this season was Marie Osmond...her comedic timing is wonderful and she is a very beautiful woman...although there were others who were better dancers,...
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5 star rating
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no1ladyann
Altoona, AL



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an avid TV watcher, Every day computer user, interested in cultural experiences, Internet User, comedy fan, expecting good, fair service, a parent, a person who enjoys quality

NOV
20
2007
This is the first season of Dancing WIth The Stars that I have consistently watched and looked forward to each week.  I wish I would have discovered this treasure before.  I am not a fan of any of the other realilty shows and frankly I don't consider this show in the same category.  Dancing With The Stars is reminiscent of the variety shows of yesterday - pure entertainment.  It is inspiring to see how far the contestants have come with their hard work through the weeks of rehearsals.  It is sometimes hard to vote because as the weeks have gone by the remaining dancers are all so excellent... review »
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5 star rating
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BrendaSinger
Staten Island, NY



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Open-minded, a music lover, expecting good, fair service, Every day computer user, Internet User, a person who enjoys quality, a reality TV watcher, married

NOV
21
2007
When they say that your votes count they mean it.  I am sorry I do like this one particular person but because she comes from a super large family does it really count.  Might as well count her as the winner.  I really like Marie but can she truly dance with all the perfection that the judges claim.  Again last night another star was voted off because she was does not come from a super large family.  I wish they would have shown it as who had the most votes and worked their way down.  Obviously they did not.  I do not like that.  Hopefully one of the ones other than Marie will be chosen. ... review »
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2 star rating
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McKbuggaboo
Browns Summit, NC



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character-lover, a fan of clever plots, cost-conscious, fascinated by the unknown, Open-minded, a parent, Likes to be entertained, Every day computer user

NOV
20
2007
 I have been a fan of DWTS every since it started its something my kids can watch with me and I don't have to worry about what they see. My daughter likes to dance she is 7 and she really likes to follow along. We all have our favorites and this season it really is all about the fans! I want to see Marie win but she really isn't the best dancer but her fan base as we have seen is off the charts. Jenny has come So far in this composition she is deserving.  Mel B is good But I'd think being a Spice Girl she had to know how to Dance before this show started.  the Pros are so good it boggles the... review »
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5 star rating
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lkpperk
Newaygo, MI



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married, expecting good, fair service, a person who enjoys quality, cost-conscious, very picky about tv, Likes to be entertained, a fan of clever plots, Every day computer user

NOV
17
2007

I am a fan of Dancing with the Stars and faithfully watch both shows.  I think the professional dancers are excellent, especially Maksim, Tony and Cheryl.  Tom Bergeron is a great host and keeps the show moving.  You're never know what the judges are going to say about any of the participants. The ones you think are really good, the judges feel the opposite.  It's really interesting to see who will be voted off this season because it seems the fans are the ones making the biggest difference in the votes.  Of course, my favorites are Maksim and Mel B.   Vote! Vote! Vote!

 


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4 star rating
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modiva41
Macon, MO



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an avid TV watcher, Likes to be entertained, comedy fan, a reality TV watcher

NOV
14
2007
Dancing with the Stars is so entertaining.  Where has this show been?  All of these silly TV shows that have made it across the air waves started to make me hate even turning it on.  This show is great for the whole family to watch.  Monday's and Tuesday's are so exciting in the house now.  We all have our favorites and very rarely are they the same....We have a lot of fun trying to figure out what's going to happen from week to week.  The Hosts, Tom and Samantha are witty and never cease to make me laugh.  I would recommend this show to anyone.  
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5 star rating
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jonisss726
Lewisburg, WV



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