Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is getting off to a strong start based on the full list of songs that each couple will be dancing to on night one. ABC released details ahead of the Wednesday, September 16, premiere about how the pros and celebrities are kicking off the new season. The premiere will feature an opening number to "Kill the Lights" by Whitney Myer, which is choreographed by Ray Leeper. There will also be a performance from the season 34 troupe - Carter Williams, Hailey Bills, Onye Stevenson and Jaxon Willard - to "Just Keep Watching" by Tate McRae. The 14 couples will then put on a show with their first performances, which will feature a mix of dancing including the tango, cha-cha, salsa and jive. Keep scrolling for details on which song your favorite couple will be performing to when DWTS season 34 premieres: ABC Shares 1st Look at Lauren Jauregui and 'DWTS' Pro Brandon Armstrong Jen Affleck and Jan Ravnik Disney/Andrew Eccles The Secret Lives With Mormon Wives star is performing a salsa to "NUEVAYoL" by Bad Bunny. Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko Disney/Andrew Eccles Alec Baldwin's wife and Savchenko picked "Let's Get Loud" by Jennifer Lopez for their cha-cha. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa Disney/Andrew Eccles The Olympic gold medalist's first dance is a salsa - but the pair's song remains under wraps. Baron Davis and Britt Stewart Baron Davis and Britt Stewart Disney/Andrew Eccles MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" will be used for the NBA star's cha-cha. Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy Disney/Andrew Eccles The social media personality also has a cha-cha planned with "Circus" by Britney Spears. Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach Disney/Andrew Eccles Kelis' viral "Milkshake" song is the soundtrack for the pair's cha-cha. Corey Feldman and Jenna Johnson Disney/Andrew Eccles The actor is starting off with a tango set to "It's Still Rock & Roll To Me" by Billy Joel. Danielle Fishel and Pasha Pashkov Disney/Andrew Eccles Another tango - this time set to "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" by Kelly Clarkson - will be performed by Fishel. Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten Disney/Andrew Eccles Kesha's "Woman" will be featured for the duo's cha-cha. Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold Disney/Andrew Eccles The Pentatonix vocalist and Arnold will perform a tango to "Abracadabra" by Lady Gaga. Everything to Know About 'DWTS' Season 34: Celebs, New Pros and More Robert Irwin and Witney Carson Disney/Andrew Eccles The wildlife conservationist is starting off with a jive to "Born To Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong Lauren Jauregui and Brandon Armstrong Disney/Andrew Eccles The Fifth Harmony singer has Ariana Grande's "Yes, and?" as the backdrop for her tango. Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas Whitney and Mark Disney/Andrew Eccles Fellow Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star has a tango set to "Golden" by HUNTR/X, EJAE, AUDREY NUNA, REI AMI & KPop Demon Hunters Cast. Andy Richter and Emma Slater Disney/Andrew Eccles The comedian will perform a cha-cha to "Hold On, I'm Coming" by Sam & Dave. Dancing With the Stars premieres on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET, with new episodes streaming the next day on Hulu. Prove your DWTS fandom with Us Weekly and Bracketology.tv! Compete against other fans and Us editors in the Bracketology DWTS fantasy league this season to predict which pairs will make it to the finale for season 34. Get access to exclusive content, stats and a chance to win prizes. Join the league for free today!
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'DWTS' Season 34 Premiere Songs and Dances Revealed
September 12, 2025
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