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An all new cast of celebrities hits the dance floor of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" for Season 9. With its biggest season yet, "Dancing with the Stars" Season 9 introduces us to 16 new stars, including an Osmond and an Osbourne, two Grammy Award winning artists, a Cowboy, a model CEO and a former House Majority Leader.

"Dancing with the Stars" returns for Season 9 with new surprises and all the elements viewers have come to know and love, including the Pro Dancer Competition, where world class professional dancers have the opportunity to compete live on the "Results Show" for a guaranteed spot on next season's show. "Macy's Stars of Dance," which features some of the most renowned dancers and choreographers of our time, will also be back on "Dancing with the Stars the Results Show." One of the Macy's Stars of Dance performances will be the hugely popular "Design-a-Dance," where fans have the chance to select their favorite professional dancers, dance styles and wardrobe on ABC online. In addition, "Dancing with the Stars 9" couples will once again take part in a team formation dance, and a variety of new elements will be incorporated into routines involving all couples. Four new dance styles—the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada—are also going to be introduced on "Dancing with the Stars 9." The middle stages of the "Dancing with the Stars 9" competition feature the return of the "Dance Off," where contestants will perform a dance style of their choosing to fight for their spot in the competition, and three consecutive double eliminations promise the most dramatic period of "Dancing with the Stars 9."

Hosted by Tom Bergeron ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and Samantha Harris ("The Insider"), "Dancing with the Stars 9" features celebrities performing choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.

"Dancing with the Stars" is the U.S. version of the international smash hit series, "Strictly Come Dancing." This version is produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. Conrad Green serves as executive producer and Rob Wade is co-executive producer on "Dancing with the Stars." Alex Rudzinski directs.






DANCING WITH THE STARS: FACTS

Network: ABC
Genre: Reality
Runtime: 60 mins.
Premiere Date: June 1, 2005
Seasons: 9
Production Company: BBC Worldwide Productions




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"Dancing with the Stars"ABC Ushers in November Sweeps — Highlights and spoilers of upcoming episodes of ABC series, featuring guest-starring turns by Jamie Lynn-Sigler, Clint Black, Gilles Marini, Kim Raver, Cybill Shepherd, Kellie Pickler, David Duchovny, Rosanna Arquette, Jon Tenney and Adam Rodriguez. Read more...
'Dancing with The Stars' Welcomes the Director of 'Moulin Rouge' as Guest Judge — On Monday, September 28 and Tuesday, September 29, Baz Luhrmann joins Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba at the judges' table while head judge Len Goodman takes a week off from the competition. Read more...
Tom DeLay on "Dancing with the Stars," Season 9Tom Delay Braves Injured Foot to Hoof It Up on 'Dancing With the Stars' — The former House Majority leader injured his foot in rehearsals and will put it all on the line when he takes to the floor with dance partner Cheryl Burke. Read more...
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