Dancing with the Stars 2024 Halloween Night. See all the Dance Styles and Song Choices
The remaining seven Dancing with the Stars couples embrace all things eerie and theatrical as “Halloween Nightmares” premieres TUESDAY, OCT. 29 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00–9:01 p.m. CDT). The episode simulcasts live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, with the episode also available the next day on Hulu. For fans of dramatic storytelling through dance, the evening promises thematic transformations, inventive choreography and spine-tingling performances that blend classic ballroom technique with Halloween flair.
The show opens with an ensemble number set to “Murder on the Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, choreographed by Emma Slater and Gleb Savchenko. The professional dancers and troupe follow with a witch-inspired routine set to “The Ballad Of The Witches’ Road (Sacred Chant Version)” from “Agatha All Along,” staged by Britt Stewart and Ezra Sosa. In addition, a Derek Hough Masterclass segment will offer practical wardrobe and performance tips for competitors, followed by a lively group routine to “Aserejé” by Jean Massey, choreographed by Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov. These production numbers set the tone for an evening that connects storytelling, costume and movement.
A key competitive element for the night is the return of the Dance-Offs: pairs of couples perform head-to-head on the ballroom floor, dancing the same style at the same time. Judges select a winner from each Dance-Off, and the victorious couples receive bonus points added to their judges’ totals. Based on last week’s leaderboard and cumulative scores this season, Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong earned immunity and will not participate in the Dance-Offs; they will still receive bonus points as part of that immunity.
Dancing with the Stars Halloween Dance Offs
Dwight and Daniella vs. Ilona and Alan
Cha Cha — “Ghostbusters” by Ray Parker Jr.
Danny and Witney vs. Joey and Jenna
Jive — “Time Warp” by Little Nell, Patricia Quinn & Richard O’Brien
Jenn and Sasha vs. Stephen and Rylee
Salsa — “Jump In the Line” by Harry Belafonte
Each Dance-Off pairs couples in direct competition: the simultaneous performance highlights speed, precision and showmanship while giving judges an immediate side-by-side comparison. Judges award the Dance-Off winners with bonus points that can shift the evening’s rankings, increase safety from elimination, and reward standout choreography and execution under pressure.
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Live voting during the simulcast is available to viewers in the ET/CT time zones. During the live broadcast window, online voting is open to fans in any U.S. time zone, its territories, and Canada via the official voting site dwtsvote.abc.com. Participating U.S. wireless carriers also offer SMS/text voting during the live window (SMS voting is not available for Canadian viewers). Live viewer votes are combined with judges’ scores to determine which couples may be in jeopardy of elimination, making audience participation a crucial component of each week’s results.
Dancing with the Stars 2024 Halloween Night dance styles and song choices
- Danny Amendola and pro Witney Carson — Argentine Tango to “Poison” by RAVN, inspired by his nightmare: snakes. Expect a dark, dramatic tango with sharp lines and moments designed to convey menace and escape.
- Joey Graziadei and pro Jenna Johnson — Argentine Tango to “Ramalama (Bang Bang)” by Róisín Murphy, inspired by his nightmare: ventriloquist dolls. Their routine will likely combine intimacy and eerie doll-like precision through lifts, head movements and controlled footwork.
- Dwight Howard and pro Daniella Karagach — Contemporary to “Ring Around The Rosie” by District 78 featuring Natalia Lillee, where Dwight becomes the boogeyman. Contemporary choreography will emphasize storytelling, dynamic partnering and a physical interpretation of fear.
- Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong — Viennese Waltz to “Secret” by Denmark + Winter, inspired by her nightmare: creepy dolls. The waltz will contrast graceful rotation and elegant frame with unsettling costume and production choices to sell the theme.
- Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten — Tango to “Psycho Killer” by Miley Cyrus, inspired by her nightmare: psycho killers. Expect a tense, dramatic tango that uses staccato steps and theatrical intent to build suspense.
- Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold — Contemporary to “I Ran (So Far Away)” by Hidden Citizens, inspired by his nightmare: the dark. Their piece will likely highlight contemporary lifts, sweeping lines and emotional commitment to convey isolation and escape.
- Jenn Tran and pro Sasha Farber — Contemporary to “vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo, inspired by her nightmare: vampires. The routine should blend lyrical movement with dramatic accents to capture the gothic mood.
In addition to the competitive dances, tonight’s production pieces and masterclass segments add context and entertainment value, showcasing the pros’ creativity and the contestants’ growth. Choreographers Emma Slater, Gleb Savchenko, Britt Stewart, Ezra Sosa, Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov contributed creative direction, while Derek Hough offers coaching focused on performance and costume choices.
Dancing with the Stars is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The judges’ panel consists of Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, who will evaluate technique, emotion, musicality and storytelling as couples bring their nightmares to life on the ballroom floor. With Dance-Offs returning and Halloween themes fueling imaginative staging, this episode promises a blend of competition and theatrical spectacle for fans of ballroom and themed television events.