During Tuesday’s episode of “Dancing with the Stars,” viewers will see their favorite contestants team up with others to compete in team dances for the first time this season as the show celebrates Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night.
The eight remaining celebrities, along with their pro partners, will be dancing to classic hits celebrating rock ’n’ roll legends as the judges are joined by a special guest judge. Along with the regular individual dances, the couples will be divided into two teams for the team dance competition.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav will be joining Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba at the judges table to judge both the individual dances and the team dances.
This week’s episode features the return of team dances
This is the first time this season that the couples will participate in the team dance competition. After each couple performs their own individual dance, they will participate in the team dance competition. The eight couples have been divided into two teams: Team Kool and Team Chicago.
In a special twist, the show’s co-hosts, Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, will each join a team for the competition. The teams will also be dancing to live performances from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Kool & the Gang and Chicago.
Team Kool will be dancing to “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang and they will be joined by Julianne Hough. Team Chicago will dance to “25 or 6 to 4” by Chicago and will be joined by Ribeiro.
Here’s a look at who is on each team:
Team Kool:
- Andy Richter (team captain) and Emma Slater
- Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
- Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
- Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
Team Chicago:
- Danielle Fishel (team captain) and Pasha Pashkov
- Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
- Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
- Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
What songs will each couple dance to this week?
Each pair will be dancing to hit classics from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The dance styles featured will be paso doble, Viennese waltz, contemporary, jive and jazz.
Here is a look at which song each couple will be dancing to on Tuesday:
Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy
Alix Earle, a social media personality, and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy will be performing a paso doble to “Livin’ On a Prayer” by Bon Jovi.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson
Australian wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and his Utahn partner Witney Carson will dance a paso doble to “Icky Thump” by the White Stripes.
Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas
Utah influencer Whitney Leavitt and her pro partner Mark Ballas will dance a paso doble to “No More Tears” by Ozzy Osbourne.
Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach
Dylan Efron, a reality TV star and social media content creator, will perform a jive to “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John with his partner Daniella Karagach.
Andy Richter and Emma Slater
Comedian Andy Richter and his pro partner Emma Slater will perform a contemporary dance to “God Only Knows” by The Beach Boys.
Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten
Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix, known for her role in “The Parent Trap,” and her partner Alan Bersten will dance a Viennese waltz to “What the World Needs Now Is Love” by Dionne Warwick.
Hendrix missed the live show last week after she was injured earlier in the day. She has been cleared to compete this week.
Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov
Danielle Fishel, an actress known for her role in “Boy Meets World,” and her partner Pasha Pashkov will perform a contemporary dance to “Dream On” by Aerosmith.
Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will do a jazz dance to “River Deep — Mountain High” by Ike & Tina Turner.
How to watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ this week
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night on “Dancing with the Stars” will air Tuesday at 7 p.m. MDT on ABC. It will also be available to stream live on Disney+ and on Hulu the next day.