Dancing with the Stars 2025: Season 34 — One-Hit Wonders Night (Week 2) Dance Styles and Song Selections
Dancing with the Stars returns with a nostalgic and high-energy theme for Week 2: One-Hit Wonders Night. All 14 celebrity-pro pairs will take the ballroom floor to iconic singles that helped define eras, showcasing a range of ballroom and Latin styles that highlight both the music’s signature hooks and the competitors’ growth since premiere night.
The episode airs Tuesday, September 23 (8:00–10:00 p.m. ET/PT, 7:00–9:00 p.m. CT) and will be simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, with episodes available the following day on streaming platforms. Producers have programmed a throwback opening production number to “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory featuring Freedom Williams — a high-energy routine choreographed by Emma Slater that sets the tone for a night of crowd-pleasing tunes and bold choreography.
One-Hit Wonders Night features a curated lineup of ballroom styles including the Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Jive, Quickstep, Samba and Tango. In addition to the couples’ competitive routines, the troupe will perform ensemble numbers to party favorites such as “I Like To Move It” by Reel 2 Real featuring The Mad Stuntman and “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” by Modjo, adding variety and continuity to the broadcast.
How to vote
Fans can cast votes during the live simulcast in the Eastern and Central time zones. During that voting window, viewers across the United States (including territories) and Canada can vote online via the show’s official voting portal. U.S. fans on participating wireless carriers may also submit votes by SMS/text; Canadian viewers are not eligible to vote by SMS. Live viewer votes from Weeks 1 and 2 will be combined with the judges’ scores from both weeks to determine which couples face potential elimination, including possible double elimination scenarios. Make sure to follow on-air instructions the night of the broadcast for exact voting windows and limits per device.
One-Hit Wonders Night — Dance Styles and Song Choices
- Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik — Quickstep to “Take On Me” by a-ha
- Hilaria Baldwin and partner Gleb Savchenko — Tango to “What Is Love” by Haddaway
- Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa — Jive to “Maniac” by Michael Sembello
- Baron Davis and partner Britt Stewart — Samba to “Return of the Mack” by Mark Morrison
- Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy — Jive to “Mambo No. 5” by Lou Bega
- Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach — Samba to “Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)” by Los del Río
- Corey Feldman and partner Jenna Johnson — Cha Cha to “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot
- Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov — Cha Cha to “Rhythm of the Night” by Corona
- Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten — Jive to “Hey Mickey” by Toni Basil
- Scott Hoying and partner Rylee Arnold — Cha Cha to “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” by Eiffel 65
- Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson — Tango to “Move Your Feet” by Junior Senior
- Lauren Jauregui and partner Brandon Armstrong — Foxtrot to “Lovefool” by The Cardigans
- Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas — Cha Cha to “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater — Tango to “It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls
Expect each routine to balance musicality with ballroom technique: Quicksteps will emphasize light footwork and brisk timing, Jives will blast out energetic kicks and syncopated rhythm, Sambas will lean into hip action and carnival flair, while Tangos will deliver dramatic lines and staccato accents. Judges typically evaluate performance on technique, timing, musical interpretation and presentation, so competitors will aim to translate these one-hit classics into dances that feel both authentic and competitive.
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
After each episode, the Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast goes behind the curtain to explore the performances, interview cast members and offer behind-the-scenes perspectives. Hosted by Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy champion Joey Graziadei, the podcast includes exclusive cast interviews, guest appearances, choreography breakdowns and inside stories from rehearsal. New podcast episodes are available Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, expanding the conversation beyond the broadcast and giving fans a deeper look at how routines come together.
The series is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The judging panel for Season 34 features Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, who bring a mix of technical expertise, theatrical insight and entertainment perspective to each night. Together, the hosts and judges guide the season while the celebrities and pros strive to impress with growth, creativity and crowd-pleasing moments.
One-Hit Wonders Night is designed to be both a celebration of memorable pop culture moments and a competitive test for the couples. With music that many viewers instantly recognize, choreography that ranges from classical ballroom to spectacle-driven ensemble routines, and the added stakes of combined voting from the first two weeks, Week 2 promises lively performances, memorable costumes and plenty of audience engagement. Tune in to see how each pair interprets these familiar hits and how the judges and fans respond when the scores and votes are tallied.