DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Disney Night” – It’s the most enchanting night of the season as “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates the spirit of Disney, in honor of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The 11 remaining couples take the ballroom on a wondrous journey, dancing to songs inspired by beloved Disney films and attractions. TUESDAY, OCT. 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) ALFONSO RIBEIRO, ROBERT IRWIN, WITNEY CARSON (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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Grab your tissues, because Dancing With the Stars is entering one of the most emotional weeks of the competition. The theme for Week 5 is Dedication Night, where the 10 remaining couples will honor important individuals in their lives with moving ballroom performances.
For the first time in the show’s 20-year history, the friends and family members chosen by each celebrity contestant will take part in their routines. The dance styles for the week include Contemporary, Foxtrot, Jive, Salsa, and Viennese Waltz.
Last week’s Disney Night saw magical performances from the celebrity dancers and their pro partners in in celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas earned the first nine of the season, sending the pair to the top of the leaderboard for another week.
Unfortunately, Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated after receiving the lowest combined total of judges’ scores and viewer votes from Disney Night. The results shocked some viewers, as Hilaria earned at least one eight from the judges and Carrie Ann called her a “contender” for the Mirrorball.
Andy Richter and Emma Slater are at risk of going home tomorrow. The couple landed in the bottom two during Disney Night and have consistently scored at the bottom of the leaderboard in recent weeks. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites during the two-hour broadcast to help them advance in the competition.
Keep reading to see the DWTS Dedication Night songs and dances, and which loved ones will be joining the celebrities for their partner performances.
When Is Dancing With The Stars On This Week?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Disney Night” – It’s the most enchanting night of the season as “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates the spirit of Disney, in honor of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The 11 remaining couples take the ballroom on a wondrous journey, dancing to songs inspired by beloved Disney films and attractions. TUESDAY, OCT. 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) ALFONSO RIBEIRO, JULIANNE HOUGH (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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The next episode of Dancing With the Stars Season 34 will air on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. New episodes are available to stream on ABC.com and Hulu the day after they air.
What Is The Dancing With The Stars Theme For Week 5?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Dedication Night – 3305” – The nine remaining couples take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives through heartfelt performances. Special guest judge Mark Ballas lends his expertise, then Derek and Hayley Hough celebrate her triumphant return to the ballroom with a moving routine to “Beautiful Things (Acoustic)” by Benson Boone. “Dedication Night” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 15 (8:00-10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:01 p.m. CDT), on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) HAYLEY ERBERT HOUGH, DEREK HOUGH
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The Week 5 theme for the Oct. 14 episode of Dancing With the Stars is Dedication Night, an annual tradition where celebrity dancers honor important people in their lives.
The episode will feature a troupe performance to “Mystical Magical” by Benson Boone and “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean. There will also be pro performances to “Green Light” by Lorde, choreographed by Jenna Johnson and Britt Stewart, and “Back On 74” by Jungle, choreographed by Brandon Armstrong.
What Are The Songs And Dances For Dedication Night On Dancing With the Stars?
DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Disney Night” – It’s the most enchanting night of the season as “Dancing with the Stars” celebrates the spirit of Disney, in honor of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The 11 remaining couples take the ballroom on a wondrous journey, dancing to songs inspired by beloved Disney films and attractions. TUESDAY, OCT. 7 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless) WHITNEY LEAVITT, MARK BALLAS (Photo by Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty Images)
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- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik will perform a Viennese Waltz to “Rescue” by Lauren Daigle, dedicating the routine to her mother, Maria.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa will perform a Viennese Waltz to “Daughters” by John Mayer, dedicating the routine to her father, Timothy.
- Social media personality Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Contemporary to “Sparks” by Coldplay, dedicating the routine to her younger sister, Izabel.
- Reality TV star Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach will perform a Contemporary to “Rewrite the Stars” by Zac Efron & Zendaya, dedicating the routine to his little sister, Olivia.
- Boy Meets World star Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov will perform a Jive to “Boy Meets World” by Twenty Cent Crush featuring Phil Rosenthal, dedicating the routine to her Boy Meets World co-star Bill Daniels (Mr. Feeny).
- Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten will perform a Foxtrot to “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” by Natalie Cole, dedicating the routine to her best friend and The Parent Trap co-star, Lisa Ann Walter (Chessy).
- Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold will perform a Foxtrot to “Parallel” by Scott Hoying, dedicating the routine to his husband, Mark.
- Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and Witney Carson will perform a Contemporary to “You’ll Be In My Heart” by Phil Collins, dedicating the routine to his mother, Terri Irwin.
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas will perform a Contemporary to “Heal” by Jamal Roberts, dedicating the routine to her husband, Connor.
- Comedian Andy Richter and Emma Slater will perform a Salsa to “Jump In the Line” by Harry Belafonte, dedicating the routine to his daughter, Cornelia.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/10/13/dancing-with-the-stars-dedication-night-songs-and-dances-who-will-be-honored/
