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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (2026)

Game-Show · Reality-TV

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."

IMDb rating: 6.7 (189 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +1.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Hulu · Disney+
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.80 avg 8 episodes 7.3 → 7.9 43 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Journey Begins: Technique with Derek Hough	7.3	35
2	Stories Without Words: Storytelling with Brandon Armstrong	7.9	33
3	You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart	7.8	31
4	Bring on the Intensity: Chemistry with Jenna Johnson	8.1	29
5	Wow Moments with Daniella Karagach	7.4	27
6	But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson	8.0	25
7	Paired with the Pros: Semi-Finals with Kym Johnson	8.0	25
8	The Final Step: Finale with Derek Hough and Witney Carson	7.9	22