‘Dancing With the Stars’ Announces First-Ever Fan Convention

Dancing With the Stars is bringing the ballroom to the fans for the first time ever!

via: Variety

“Dancing With the Stars” is continuing to grow. After one of its biggest seasons ever, the show will bring the ballroom to life with Dancing with the Stars Con. The convention will take place in Palm Springs, California, from July 31 to August 2 at Acrisure Arena, featuring 17 pro dancers and 14 celebrities.

“Dancing with the Stars” pros include 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 and mirrorball winners who will join the convention are Hannah Brown, Danielle Fishel, Xochitl Gomez, Joey Graziadei, Elaine Hendrix, Rashad Jennings, Amanda Kloots, Whitney Leavitt, Phaedra Parks, Jojo Siwa, Johnny Weir, Rumer Willis, Kristi Yamaguchi and Ginger Zee.

Judges Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli will also attend, with more guests being announced soon.

“’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,” says Ryan O’Dowd, president of unscripted, BBC Studios. “For years, our fans have been clamoring for even more ways to engage with the show, and we’re thrilled to have created this rare and immersive opportunity to experience the magic, the music, the movement, the emotion, and the heart that continues to make this show so special.”

Dancing with the Stars Con will feature two live dance performances, exclusive merchandise, fan experiences, interactive photo experiences and live panels. The three-day event is produced by Faculty, in association with BBC Studios.

“We are so excited to bring ‘Dancing with the Stars’ fans a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. For the first time ever, we’ll assemble the largest cast of pro dancers, Mirrorball Champions, and fan-favorite celebrities from throughout the show’s twenty-year history for an action-packed, full-weekend experience that will thrill audiences,” says Jared Paul of Faculty Productions. “When everyone is under one roof, anything can happen — and we can’t wait to bring the ballroom to life this summer in Palm Springs.”

Three-day tickets will begin at $199 plus fees. Presale begins on Feb. 12, with general public tickets and VIP Packages available February 14, at 10 a.m. PT at DWTSCON.com.