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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro (2026)

Name: Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro
Genre: Reality
Released: 2026
Cast: Robert Irwin, Mark Ballas, Shirley Ballas, Allen Genkin, Selena Hamilton

2026 US 1 Season 6 Episodes

Reality

Overview

Twelve elite rising dancers move into a shared house, throwing themselves into an intense audition gauntlet. Each one fights for the life-changing prize: a professional spot on Season 35 of *Dancing with the Stars*.

Cast

Robert Irwin Mark Ballas Shirley Ballas Allen Genkin Selena Hamilton Erik Linder Nina Mayster AJ Pritchard Tristen Sanders Stephani Sosa

Episodes

You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link: Group Work with Britt Stewart

Bring on the Intensity: Chemistry with Jenna Johnson

"Wow" Moments with Daniella Karagach

But Can You Teach? Coaching Superfans with Witney Carson

Paired with the Pros: Semi-Finals with Kym Johnson

The Final Step: Finale with Derek Hough and Witney Carson