The three-hour finale episode of Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars sees the five remaining couples competing for a chance at winning the coveted Len Goodman<\/strong> Mirrorball Trophy. To do so, they each dance three times in the most demanding finale yet: performing a Judges\u2019 Choice dance, an Instant Dance, plus a Freestyle routine.<\/p>\n The five remaining couples are\u00a0Alix Earle<\/strong> and Val Chmerkovskiy<\/strong>, Robert Irwin<\/strong> and Witney Carson<\/strong>, Dylan Efron<\/strong> and Daniella Karagach<\/strong>, Elaine Hendrix<\/strong> and Alan Bersten<\/strong>, and Jordan Chiles<\/strong> and Ezra Sosa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how the dances break down: \u00a0For the \u201cJudges\u2019 Choice,\u201d the judges \u2013 Carrie Ann Inaba<\/strong>, Derek Hough<\/strong> and Bruno Tonioli<\/strong> \u2014 provide coaching and insight to each couple as they tackle a final new ballroom or Latin dance style.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb<\/strong><\/a>SIGN UP for our Dancing with the Stars newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, songs, recaps and more<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc\ud83d\udd7a\ud83c\udffc<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The \u201cInstant Dance Challenge\u201d is the ultimate test of improvisation: the couples have no knowledge of the dance style or the song until only minutes before performing it LIVE!<\/p>\n Freestyle: Finally, the couples leave it all on the ballroom floor with the iconic Freestyle round.<\/p>\n Kicking off the night is an opening number to \u201cNever Can Say Goodbye\u201d by The Communards,<\/strong> choreographed by Joey Pizzi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n All Season 34 couples return to the ballroom with additional performances to \u201cSugar on My Tongue\u201d by Tyler, The Creator<\/strong>, \u201cApplause\u201d by Lady Gaga<\/strong>, and \u201cI Don\u2019t Dance\u201d by Alexander Jean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Related: Who Went Home on Dancing with the Stars Week 10? And Who Made the Finale?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The pros from the DWTS LIVE 2026 Tour perform a routine to \u201cSapphire\u201d by Ed Sheeran<\/strong>, choreographed by Mandy Moore<\/strong>, along with additional troupe and pro performances to \u201cTalk talk featuring troye sivan\u201d by Charli xcx & Troye Sivan<\/strong> and \u201cThe Fate of Ophelia (Alone In My Tower Acoustic Version)\u201d by Taylor Swift<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In addition, Season 33 champions Joey Graziadei<\/strong> and Jenna Johnson<\/strong> return to the ballroom for a routine set to \u201cTanguera\u201d by Fabio Hager Sexteto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0Who Will Win\u00a0Dancing with the Stars\u00a02025? After Watching Every Episode, Here Are Our Predictions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jordan Chiles, Ezra SosaDisney/Eric McCandless<\/p>\n Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Samba to \u201cHip Hip Chin Chin\u201d by Club des Belugas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will perform a Quickstep to \u201cAre You Gonna Be My Girl\u201d by Jet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Reality TV star and content creator Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach will perform a Paso Doble to \u201cStampede\u201d by Alexander Jean<\/strong> featuring Lindsey Stirling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten will perform a Rumba to \u201cTake My Breath Away\u201d by Jae Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will perform a Paso Doble to \u201cBreakin\u2019 Dishes\u201d by Rihanna<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Related:<\/strong>These 12 Celebrities Were the Worst Dancers on\u00a0Dancing with the Stars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Alan Bersten, Elaine HendrixDisney/Eric McCandless<\/p>\n Social media personality Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy will perform a Freestyle to \u201cManeater\u201d by Nelly Furtado<\/strong> and \u201cSports car\u201d by Tate McRae<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson will perform a Freestyle to \u201cBlack & Gold\u201d by Sam Sparro<\/strong> and \u201cThe Nights\u201d by Avicii<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Reality TV star and content creator Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach will perform a Freestyle to \u201cSomething In The Heavens\u201d by Lewis Capaldi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Film and TV actress Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten will perform a Freestyle to \u201cI Hope I Get It (from A Chorus Line)\u201d by District 78<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa will perform a Freestyle to \u201cMotivation\u201d by Normani<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Dancing with the Stars<\/strong>\u00a0airs LIVE on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on\u00a0ABC<\/a>\u00a0and Disney+, and streams next day on Hulu.<\/p>\n Next,\u00a0<\/strong>Make Sure Your Favorite Dancer Stays in the Competition: Here\u2019s How to Vote Each Week<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Nov 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the TV<\/a> section. 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Dancing with the Stars\u00a02025 Finale Week Songs and Dances\u00a0(Week 11)<\/h2>\n
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