DWTS Season 35 Premiere Songs and Dances Revealed After Surprise 2-Night Twist

Reality TV Sep 12, 2026

BY IQRA SIDDIQUI

Julia Stiles & Ezra Sosa and Tatyana Ali & Jan Ravnik pose for photos (ABC)

Dancing With the Stars Season 35 will debut with a two-night event, with the episodes being called “Premiere: Night One” and “Premiere: Night Two.” According to ABC, Night One, airing September 15, will see the male celebrities perform to a No. 1 song from the year they were born. One of the male contestants will be eliminated at the end of the episode. Night Two, airing September 16, will follow the same format, but this time, the female celebrities will take the stage and perform their best routines. By the end of the episode, one female contestant will be sent home. The show has already confirmed the songs and dance styles assigned to each celebrity-pro pair. Here’s everything you need to know about the DWTS Season 35 premiere.

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Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star Tatyana Ali, with partner Jan Ravnik, will perform a Jive to Knock on Wood by Amii Stewart.

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Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess

The Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron, with partner Sharna Burgess, will perform a Tango to Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz.

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Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten

Emmy Award-winning chef and restaurateur Giada De Laurentiis, with partner Alan Bersten, will perform a Tango to Venus by Shocking Blue.

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Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy

The Rookie star Jenna Dewan, with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, will perform a Tango to Call Me by Blondie.

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Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach

Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech, with partner Daniella Karagach, will perform a Tango to Since U Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson.

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Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov

Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn, with partner Pasha Pashkov, will perform a Cha Cha to Smooth by Santana ft. Rob Thomas.

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Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart

Pop-rock band Hanson member Taylor Hanson, with partner Britt Stewart, will perform a Quickstep to Tell Her About It by Billy Joel.

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Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas

Love Island star Maura Higgins, with partner Mark Ballas, will perform a Foxtrot to Black Velvet by Alannah Myles.

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Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Conner Leavitt, with partner Adele Zaikman, will perform a Salsa to Whoomp! There It Is by Tag Team.

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Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong

Summer House star Ciara Miller, with partner Brandon Armstrong, will perform a Foxtrot to Exhale (Shoop Shoop) by Whitney Houston.

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Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills

Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader, with partner Hailey Bills, will perform a Jive to Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne.

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Jackson Olson and Emma Slater

Savannah Bananas baseball star Jackson Olson, with partner Emma Slater, will perform a Cha Cha to Wannabe by Spice Girls.

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Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson

Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez, with partner Witney Carson, will perform a Cha Cha to Mr. Big Stuff by Jean Knight.

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Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson

Grey’s Anatomy star Harry Shum Jr., with partner Jenna Johnson, will perform a Cha Cha to Let’s Groove by Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa

Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress Julia Stiles, with partner Ezra Sosa, will perform a Quickstep to 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton.

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Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold

Comedian and social media personality Connor Wood, with partner Rylee Arnold, will perform a Cha Cha to I Like It, I Love It by Tim McGraw.

DWTS Season 35 Premiere Songs and Dances Revealed After Surprise 2-Night Twist

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik

Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess

Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten

Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy

Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov

Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart

Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas

Conner Leavitt and Adele Zaikman

Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong

Sarah Jane Nader and Hailey Bills

Jackson Olson and Emma Slater

Guillermo Rodriguez and Witney Carson

Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa

Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold

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