Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro

12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers move into one house and compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars."

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 43m

Release: 2026

Season 1 - Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
2026-07-13
"Host Robert Irwin challenges 12 exceptional dancers to the ultimate audition for a pro spot on \"Dancing with the Stars.\" Judges Shirley Ballas, Mark Ballas and Derek Hough test jive and samba techniques, with the weakest pair eliminated."
2026-07-20
"The remaining 10 dancers must bring a personal story to life through dance. Mentored by Brandon Armstrong, they pair up to showcase connection, vulnerability and partnership. As pressure mounts, those who fail to connect risk elimination."
2026-07-27
"The remaining dancers face one of the toughest \"Dancing with the Stars\" challenges: a group performance. Mentored by Britt Stewart, they must master a high-intensity routine in just hours, putting teamwork, timing and resilience to the test."