America's Ballroom Challenge

This three-part series, hosted by former U.S. dance champions Mary Murphy and Tony Meredith, features all four major styles of competitive ballroom dancing: American Smooth, American Rhythm, International Standard and International Latin. In addition to 25 world-class couples competing to be named “America’s Best,” the series includes backstage footage of the couples preparing for competition; exhibitions featuring other top couples in each style of dance, from children to Pro-Am champions; and behind-the-scenes looks at different aspects of the world of ballroom dancing, from music to hairstyles.

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Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine and Liana Churilova, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Nazar Norov and Irina Kudryashova, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Andre and Natalie Paramonov, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Misha Vlasov and Vanda Polakova, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Cheyenne Murillo and Sasha Altukhov, Hour 1: Pro-Am Exhibition.

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Peter and Alexandra Perzhu, Hour 1: American Smooth.

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Mazen Hamza and Izabela Jundzill, Hour 1: American Smooth.

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Peter and Alexandra Perzhu, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Shane and Shannon Jensen, Hour 1: American Rhythm.

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Anton Lebedev and Anna Borshch, Hour 2: International Standard.

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Oscar Pedrinelli and Lenka Kovalcikova, Hour 2: International Standard.

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Igor Mikushov and Ekaterina Romashkina, Hour 2: International Standard.

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Robin Kencel and Sergey Vasilyev, Hour 2: Pro-Am Exhibition.

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Denis Kutepov and Lesya Sinitsa, Hour 2: International Standard.

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Andrey Begunov and Anna Demidova, Hour 2: International Standard.

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Evgeny Likhachev and Maria Levina, Hour 2: International Latin.

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Naomi Spektor and Ilya Reyzin, Hour 2: Pro-Am Exhibition.

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Kamil Studenny and Anna Pelypenko, Hour 2: International Latin.

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Dmitry Nikishkin and Olena Shvets, Hour 2: International Latin.

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Carlos Zapata and Dora Yaneva, Hour 3: Cabaret Exhibition.

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Shane and Shannon Jensen, Hour 3: Cabaret Exhibition.

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Justin Guilmette and Kimalee Piedad, Hour 3: Cabaret Exhibition.

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Daniel Novikov and Alla Novikova, Hour 3: Pro-Am Exhibition.

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Celia Chou and Erminio Stefano, Hour 3: Pro-Am Exhibition.

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Episode 1: airs Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m. - The finalists in the American Smooth and American Rhythm divisions compete first in group dances, performing steps like the waltz, tango, cha cha and mambo, then perform one show-stopping solo each.

Episode 2: airs Sunday, May 3 at 3 p.m. - In the second hour, couples take the floor in the International Standard division, full of flowing ball gowns and graceful waltzes, and then the sizzling International Latin style, with its suggestive costumes and seductive steps.

Episode 3: airs Sunday, 10 at 3 p.m. - The winning couples in the four divisions of ballroom compete across dance styles in the Grand Finale. Plus, stunning performances from the Cabaret division and the Pro-Am division.