Dancing With the Stars was back for its 34th season of the dancing reality competition series, and the ballroom was buzzing. Pro Britt Stewart documented the night exclusively for Parade.
“The Dancing With the Stars Season 34 premiere was no short of incredible,” Stewart, who is paired this season with former professional basketball player Baron Davis, tells Parade. “The start of every season can be nerve-racking, but I always show up feeling incredibly grateful and blessed. This year feels extra special being partnered with Baron Davis. I had such a magical premiere, and I can’t wait to see how Team Mirrorballin’s journey unfolds.”
On the Tuesday, Sept. 16, episode, Davis and Stewart danced a Cha Cha, receiving a score of 5 from Derek Hough and a 5 from Bruno Tonioli for a total score of 10.
See exclusive behind-the-scenes photos straight from Stewart below!
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Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
IT’S PREMIERE DAY!! Come along as I take you through my day. Makeup first!!
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
One more Camera Block rehearsal before we get one more chance during dress rehearsal. Baron did amazing!
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
Costume on! Ready for dress rehearsal.
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
It’s almost showtime.
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
So happy to be back in the ballroom with this one.
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
This year’s celebs are absolutely crushing it!
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
Posing with the cool kids in the skybox.
Behind the scenes at ‘Dancing With the Stars’Courtesy of Britt Stewart
WE DID IT! I hope you voted for us!!
This season of ABC’s dance competition will once again be co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, and judged by Carrie Ann Inaba,Tonioli and Hough.
Also in this season’s cast are Danielle Fishel with partner Pasha Pashkov, Jen Affleck with partner Jan Ravnik, Hilaria Baldwin with partner Gleb Savchenko, Jordan Chiles with partner Ezra Sosa, Alix Earle with partner Val Chmerkovskiy, Dylan Efron with partner Daniella Karagach, Corey Feldman with partner Jenna Johnson, Elaine Hendrix with partner Alan Bersten, Scott Hoying with partner Rylee Arnold, Robert Irwin with partner Witney Carson, Lauren Jauregui with partner Brandon Armstrong, Whitney Leavitt with partner Mark Ballas and Andy Richter with partner Emma Slater.
Read about what happened in the ballroom that you didn’t see on live TV.
Dancing With the Stars airs livce at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, and it streams next day on Hulu.
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