Dancing with the Stars Season 32: Taylor Swift Night — Dance Styles, Song Choices and What to Know
Dancing with the Stars season 32 will dedicate an entire episode to the music of Taylor Swift, one of today’s most influential pop artists. The special “Taylor Swift Night” is scheduled to air Tuesday, Nov. 21 (8:00–10:01 p.m. EST/PST; 7:00–9:01 p.m. CST). The show will simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ in local time zones and will be available the next day on Hulu for viewers who miss the live broadcast.
This themed episode will feature a guest judge appearance by acclaimed choreographer Mandy Moore (known for So You Think You Can Dance and her choreography in La La Land). The six remaining celebrity-and-pro pairs will also be divided into two Relay teams for head-to-head relay routines. In addition to individual performances, expect a Taylor Swift–inspired opening production number and a Tour Pro Number previewing the DWTS live tour that begins in January.
As is often the case with high-profile themed nights, ABC had not released its standard press packet with confirmed song assignments for each couple at the time of publication. The show’s official social channels have revealed the dance styles for each pairing, but the specific Taylor Swift song choices remain undisclosed—keeping fans and “Swifties” guessing.
Guess the song choices
Taylor Swift frequently engages her fan base with clues and Easter eggs, and the show is mirroring that approach by teasing song selections rather than announcing them outright. DWTS social posts for each couple include subtle hints about the songs they will dance to, inviting viewers to speculate. The comment sections on those posts have been lively, with many fans weighing in on performance quality and casting decisions; some viewers have expressed frustration about certain contestants’ continued presence despite uneven dancing, a recurring talking point this season.
If song selections are revealed before or during the live broadcast, updates will surface quickly on official channels and entertainment news outlets. Until then, the suspense is part of the experience—fans can watch the live simulcast to find out which Taylor Swift hits each couple performs to and to participate in live voting.
Dancing with the Stars — Taylor Swift Night: Dance Styles (Song Choices TBA)
- Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber – Cha-cha — Song TBA
- Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy – Quickstep — Song TBA
- Ariana Madix and pro Pasha Pashkov – Rumba — Song TBA
- Charity Lawson and pro Artem Chigvintsev – Argentine Tango — Song TBA
- Jason Mraz and pro Daniella Karagach – Argentine Tango — Song TBA
- Harry Jowsey and pro Rylee Arnold – Rumba — Song TBA
Relay competition
Harry Jowsey & Rylee Arnold vs. Alyson Hannigan & Sasha Farber — Jive — Song TBA
Ariana Madix & Pasha Pashkov vs. Xochitl Gomez & Val Chmerkovskiy — Viennese Waltz — Song TBA
Relay rounds typically force quick transitions, stamina and sharp musicality as teams take turns performing the same dance style back-to-back. Judges take the relay into account when scoring, and audience reaction often plays a big role in momentum for the night.
How to vote
Live voting will be available during the simulcast for viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones. During the live window, online voting opens nationwide in the U.S., its territories and Canada through the official DWTS voting site. U.S. viewers with participating wireless carriers will also be able to cast votes by SMS/text; Canadian viewers should note that SMS voting is not available to them. As always, judges’ scores are combined with live viewer votes each week to determine which couples are at risk of elimination.
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts for the season. The judges’ panel includes Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough, with Mandy Moore joining this episode as a special guest judge. Expect critical feedback focused on technique, storytelling and how well each couple interprets Taylor Swift’s music.
Taylor Swift Night presents a high-stakes, high-energy installment of Dancing with the Stars: the combination of chart-topping songs, themed production numbers, a guest judge with a strong choreography background, and the relay format should deliver memorable performances and heated discussion among fans. Keep an eye on the live broadcast for final song reveals, standout moments, and the votes that will decide which couples move forward in the competition.