Dancing With the Stars is set to hold its first-ever fan convention, bringing together 17 professional dancers and 14 former celebrity contestants. The event, titled Dancing With the Stars Con, will take place from 31 July to 2 August at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.
Among the professionals attending are Brandon Armstrong, Lindsay Arnold, Rylee Arnold, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Jan Ravnik, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart. Former contestants, including Mirrorball winners Hannah Brown, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, and Kristi Yamaguchi, will also participate.
Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli are confirmed to appear, with additional guests to be announced. Ryan O'Dowd, president of unscripted at BBC Studios, said: 'Dancing With the Stars has always been about more than just competition – it’s about courage, connection, and the unforgettable moments that bring people together through dance.'
The convention will feature live dance performances, exclusive merchandise, interactive photo experiences and panels. Three-day tickets start at $199 (approximately £160), with presale beginning on 12 February and general public tickets available from 14 February at DWTSCON.com.
