Dancing with the Stars 2025: Season 34 Week 7 Halloween Night dance styles and song choices
For Week 7, the remaining couples on Dancing with the Stars lean into the spooky season for Halloween Night. Two-time Mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke returns to the ballroom as a guest judge. The special Halloween episode airs TUESDAY, OCT. 28 (8:00–10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00–9:00 p.m. CDT), simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and available the following day on Hulu. The episode is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios.
This Halloween edition features several themed performances, including routines set to “Sympathy is a Knife” by Charli XCX featuring Ariana Grande and “The Dead Dance” by Lady Gaga. Jan Ravnik and Jenna Johnson will dance to Taylor Swift’s “CANCELLED!” as part of the night’s lineup. The evening blends dramatic choreography, eerie musical selections and theatrical costuming as dancers push creative boundaries for the holiday-inspired show.
The dance marathon returns
A highlight of the night is the return of the marathon format, billed this season as the “Dance Monster-thon.” All nine couples will share the ballroom floor simultaneously, first dancing a Hustle and then switching into a high-energy Lindy Hop. Judges will tap out couples one at a time during the marathon, awarding additional bonus points based on the order in which couples are eliminated. The last couple standing earns the top bonus and will be crowned the king and queen of the Dance Monster-thon.
Those marathon bonus points will be added to the judges’ scores from the first-round performances to create a final combined leaderboard for the night. During the marathon, the couples will perform the Hustle to “Murder On The Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor and the Lindy Hop to “A Little Party Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)” by Fergie, Q-Tip and GoonRock, giving competitors a chance to show stamina, showmanship and adaptability under pressure.
How to vote
Fans can vote live during the simulcast of the show in the Eastern and Central time zones. Online voting will be available to viewers in the United States, its territories and Canada via dwtsvote.abc.com during the live broadcast window. Participating U.S. wireless carriers will also offer SMS/text voting (note: viewers in Canada cannot vote via SMS/text). Live viewer votes from Dedication Night and Wicked Night will be combined with judges’ scores from both weeks to determine which couples may be in jeopardy of elimination after two weeks of competition.
Dancing with the Stars 34 Halloween Night Dance Styles and Song Choices
- Alix Earle and partner Val Chmerkovskiy — Tango to “bury a friend” by Billie Eilish. Expect moody, dramatic movement that leans into the song’s dark tonalities.
- Robert Irwin and partner Witney Carson — Argentine Tango to “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Hampton String Quartet, offering a hauntingly classical take on a well-known hit.
- Whitney Leavitt and partner Mark Ballas — Jazz to “Brain Stew” by Green Day, a gritty, energetic routine with character-driven choreography.
- Dylan Efron and partner Daniella Karagach — Viennese Waltz to “Can’t Help Falling In Love (DARK)” by Tommee Profitt and Brooke, transforming a romantic classic into a moody waltz.
- Andy Richter and partner Emma Slater — Paso Doble to “Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio” by Ludwig van Beethoven, bringing dramatic intensity and precision to a classical score.
- Elaine Hendrix and partner Alan Bersten — Argentine Tango to “Bad to the Bone” by 2WEI and Bri Bryant, a bold, theatrical pairing that emphasizes attitude and edge.
- Jen Affleck and partner Jan Ravnik — Contemporary to “Look What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift, a storyline-driven piece that will likely showcase emotional nuance and inventive lifts.
- Danielle Fishel and partner Pasha Pashkov — Viennese Waltz to “Die With A Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, blending grandeur and melancholy in a formal ballroom style.
- Jordan Chiles and partner Ezra Sosa — Contemporary to “Elastic Heart” by Sia, a raw, expressive routine expected to highlight athleticism and dramatic connection.
Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast
After each episode, the Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast offers behind-the-scenes perspective and extended interviews. Hosted by Season 33 Mirrorball Trophy champion Joey Graziadei, the podcast features exclusive cast interviews, special guests, breaking down performances and insider insights. New episodes are available Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, providing fans with post-show analysis and reactions.
The live television broadcast is co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough. The judges’ panel includes Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, with Cheryl Burke joining as a guest judge for the Halloween Night episode. Together they critique performances, award scores and offer commentary that helps shape the competition each week.