Why we’re watching this show: If you can do the jerk or the stanky-leg, then you can do the cha-cha or the tango! The ninth season of “Dancing With The Stars” premieres on September 21st, and this year’s cast includes Grammy Award-winning singers Mya and Macy Gray, and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin.

When you hear the term “ballroom dancing”, you may not think that it is something that you would ever be interested in. Some people may think that it is boring and not worth watching, but the infectious dances and extravagant clothes make it exciting to tune in every week.

You will learn all about the Latin dances, such as the paso doble and the samba, to the traditional dances of the foxtrot and waltz, and will be amazed at how entertaining this show can be and the way that they incorporate every style of music to the dances. With the personalities of the stars and the professional dancers, I am sure that you will come to pick a favorite dancer and find yourself voting for them and tuning in each week to see their fate.

DWTS will have you on the edge of your seats and I guarantee that if you get into watching it, you will become interested in ballroom dancing and maybe take some lessons one day. 

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