Dancing with the Stars recently completed its 31st season. Prior to switching to streaming platform Disney+, the show was an ABC ratings hit, seeing celebrities paired with professional dancers to compete weekly for the luminous Mirror Ball trophy. A U.S. adaptation of the UK's Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars became a reality show favorite, winning accolades and a solid community of fans.
Since 2005, several numbers were not only incredible to view, but became memorable in their own rights. s of Reddit have voiced which Dancing with the Stars performances are ones visited over and over again.
Amber And Derek's Cha Cha - Season 17
"Amber and Derek- Cha Cha" was Reddit Glee actress Amber Riley competed in the show's seventeenth season, with multiple Mirror Ball trophy winner Derek Hough as her partner.
Amber and Derek performed a spirited cha-cha-cha set to Little Mix's "Wings' for the first week's dances. The duo's fun presence and fantastic footwork earned them a close-to-perfect 27 points, with Riley only improving with each week and eventually becoming a Dancing with the Stars champion.
Drew And Cheryl's Freestyle - Season 2
Known for his hip-hop moves during his days as a member of boy band 98 Degrees, Drew Lachey proved his dancing versatility in Dancing with the Stars' sophomore season. Redditor kmconda says Lachey and dance partner Cheryl Burke's "Save a Horse" freestyle routine "has lived rent-free in my head for sixteen years."
As the second of three dance routines performed at the finals, Drew and Cheryl absolutely slayed their number with electrifying choreography and awesome camaraderie. Such a performance helped the duo nab the coveted Mirror Ball trophy, making it a dance to .
Zendaya And Val's Contemporary - Season 16
Dancing with the Stars is typically regarded as a comeback vehicle for previously popular celebrities, but season 16 launched Disney Channel star Zendaya into becoming one of Gen Z's best actors. Being the franchise's youngest contestant at 16, Reddit xoxoturtlelover23 "will forever LOVE her contemporary that she and Val did."
Week 1 would show the contestant's first dance, with Zendaya and partner Val Chmerkovskiy performing a cool-toned contemporary number to One Republic's "Feel Again" Earning an impressive 24-point score proved from the start that Zendaya was a force to be reckoned with, finishing her season in second place.
Jordan And Lindsay's Jive - Season 25
Reddit Dancing With The Stars fan-favorite for his charming personality, fantastic dancing ability and excellent camaraderie with dance partner Lindsay Arnold.
For the season 25 semifinals, Jordan and Lindsay performed the Jive to Tina Turner's soulful funk rock cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary." Doing a quick change from red to gold outfits, the duo's upbeat demeanor and swift style made this a memorable DWTS moment. Receiving a perfect score, Fisher would go on to win his season.
Donald And Peta's Freestyle - Season 14
Making her professional Dancing with the Stars debut in season 13 and being eliminated in the season premiere alongside NBA basketball player Metta World Peace, dancer Peta Murgatroyd would return to triumph by winning season 14 alongside Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver. Their freestyle routine during the finals has been a memorable one for fans, with Redditor LegalRecord1188 saying "you could tell they had a blast performing it."
Donald and Peta performed a freestyle dance to "I Play Chicken with the Train" by Cowboy Troy. Wearing matching outfits in Green Bay Packers colors, the pair put on an incredible show, completing each step with energetic synchronization.
James And Jenna's Viennese Waltz - Season 23
During season 23's Halloween Night, Canadian race car driver James Hinchcliffe danced with Jenna Johnson upon partner Sharna Burgess' injury the previous week. Hinchcliffe performed well under pressure despite the change, with Redditor boleynFR saying "I honestly think about this dance all the time."
Set to Grace and G-Eazy's cover of Lesley Gore's "You Don't Know Me" from the 2016 live-action adaptation of Suicide Squad , James and Jenna performed the Viennese Waltz. Synchronized fluidity and sizzling chemistry earned the pair a perfect 30 score and immunity, with Hinchcliffe eventually finishing his season in second place.
Amy And Derek's Quickstep - Season 18
"Amy/Derek Quickstep" was Reddit calipiano81's selection for a memorable dance number. Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy made DWTS history by being the franchise's first double amputee contestant in season 18, her athletic prowess shining through with every number.
Alongside dance partner Derek Hough, Purdy performed a beautiful quickstep set to The Supremes' "You Can't Hurry Love", honoring Oprah Winfrey for American Icons Night during Week 9, their fun routine earning a near-perfect score. Despite finishing in second place behind Olympic ice dancer Meryl Davis and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Amy Purdy's resilience is eternally inspiring.
Milo And Witney's Freestyle - Season 27
Long before getting "Fired Up" in Zombies 3, Disney alum Milo Manheim made a lasting impression during season 27 of Dancing With The Stars, especially with his last dance. Reddit RomantheBun thinks Manheim and his dance partner Witney Carson's rain dance is "one of the most memorable dances to me."
Making it all the way to the finals, Milo and Witney performed a freestyle routine to Lido's remix of Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine." The number is memorable for its risky water dancing, with Manheim and Carson's flawless splash resulting in perfect scores.
Apolo And Julianne's Paso Doble - Season 3
Preceding older brother Derek Hough as a professional dance partner, Julianne Hough made her Dancing with the Stars debut in season 4. Reddit Elisamint picks "Apolo Anton Ohno and Julliane's Paso doble" as a DWTS number that holds a high rewatch factor.
Closing out the finals, Apolo and Julianne set the stage on fire with the Spanish Paso doble dance, complete with a matador theme of black and yellow. This phenomenal performance would not only earn the pair a perfect score but would secure Julianne's first Mirror Ball trophy win.
Nyle And Peta's Argentine Tango - Season 22
Every contestant to have appeared on Dancing with the Stars has made valiant efforts to improve their dancing skills, but some have gone beyond expectations by pushing the envelope. Redditor Forward_Performer thought that Nyle and Peta's Argentine tango was "so powerful."
Performed during season 22's semi-finals, deaf model Nyle DiMarco and his dance partner Peta Murgatroyd danced a mesmerizing routine to "Unsteady" by X Ambassadors. DiMarco being blindfolded during a segment of the number left audiences on and off-screen teary-eyed and breathless, paving the way for him to win the season.