Dancing With Stars Chooses Themes

Dancing With the Stars has chosen its theme nights through a committee process involving the show's executive producers and musical director Ray Chew. The goal of this process is to create a unique and entertaining experience for the audience.

The show's theme nights have become a staple of the series, with recent examples including Mariah Carey Night, where couples performed the Grammy winner's beloved hits, and Yacht Rock Night. Other theme nights have included Disney Night, Dedication Night, and Soul Train Night.

Ray Chew, who has been the musical director of Dancing With the Stars since 2014, plays a key role in deciding the theme nights. According to Chew, the process is collaborative, with input from various members of the team. However, the executive producers have the final say in deciding which themes make it to air.

The committee process involves considering a range of factors, including the type of music and dance style that will be featured. Chew has noted that the show has already covered a wide range of themes over the years, including tributes to musical genres such as Latin and Soul Train.

## Why it matters The theme nights on Dancing With the Stars are an important part of the show's appeal, allowing contestants to showcase their skills in a variety of styles and settings. With the show airing on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, and streaming the next day, the theme nights help to keep the show fresh and exciting for viewers. The couple with the lowest combined total of judges' scores and viewer votes is eliminated at the end of each episode, making the theme nights a crucial part of the competition.

The show's format, which allows viewers to vote for their favorite couples up to 10 times per couple per voting method, also adds to the excitement and unpredictability of the theme nights. As the competition heats up, the theme nights will continue to play a key role in determining which couples will make it to the next round.