Which Professional Dancers Are Competing on ‘DWTS’ 2026?

Dancing With The Stars is back! The 2026 roster for Dancing With The Stars has officially been released, here’s the professional dancers you’ll see in the ballroom this fall.

Dancing With the Stars 2026 Cast Features New, Returning Professional Dancers

Adele Zaikman

This professional dancer is fresh off of Dancing With the Stars spin off series DWTS: The Next Pro. On this competition, Adele competed against other dancers for the spot of professional dancer on the show’s main season. She was absolutely incredible on this show, and fans can’t wait to see her on the main stage this fall.

Alan Bersten

Returning this season is professional dancer Alan Bersten, who has been gracing the ballroom floor consecutively since Season 25 (2017). Alan has not won a mirrorball, but he’s come close with Season 33 partner Ilona Maher.

Brandon Armstrong

Also returning this season is professional dancer Brandon Armstrong. He has been competing consecutively in the ballroom since Season 27 (2018). Brandon does not have a mirrorball under his belt, but he’s come close with Season 33 partner Chandler Kinney.

Britt Stewart

Britt Stewart is returning for her seventh season in the ballroom. Although Britt has not won a mirrorball, she married her Season 31 partner, Daniel Durant in 2025.

Daniella Karagach

The Ferrari of dance is returning to the ballroom again this season. Daniella is returning for her seventh season with one mirrorball win under her belt. In case you missed it, she won the show in Season 30 with partner Iman Shumpert.

Emma Slater

Longtime DWTS professional dancer Emma Slater is returning to the ballroom this fall. She joined the cast in Season 17 (2013), and has one mirrorball under her belt with Season 24 partner Rashad Jennings.

Ezra Sosa

Fan favorite DWTS pro Ezra Sosa is returning to the ballroom for his third season. Last season, he placed in third with partner Jordan Chiles.

Hailey Bills

Last season, fans became obsessed with professional dancer Hailey Bills in the troupe and began petitioning to get her a professional dancer role. Now, Hailey will be competing in her first season as a professional dancer with partner Sarah Jane Nader.

Jan Ravnik

Fan favorite DWTS professional Jan Ravnik is returning to the stage for his second season this fall. Last year he placed in 9th with partner Jennifer Affleck.

Jenna Johnson

Longtime DWTS professional Jenna Johnson is returning to the ballroom this fall. She currently has two mirrorballs under her belt, one with DWTS: Athletes partner Adam Rippon, and one with Season 33 partner Joey Graziadei.

Mark Ballas

Mark Ballas is undoubtedly the most experienced professional on DWTS Season 35. He joined the cast in Season 5 (2007) and competed consecutively until Season 22 (2016). He has since returned for Seasons 25, 21, 34, and now 35. Mark currently has three mirrorballs with partners Kristi Yamaguchi (Season 6), Shawn Johnson (Season 8), and Charli D’Amelio (Season 31). He recently was part of the judging panel on DWTS: The Next Pro.

Pasha Pashkov

Professional dancer Pasha Pashkov is returning to the ballroom for his eighth consecutive season in the ballroom. Although he doesn’t have a mirrorball yet, he got close to winning with Season 32 partner Ariana Madix.

Rylee Arnold

Rylee Arnold is returning to the ballroom this season for her fourth season as a professional dancer. She began her experience on DWTS on Juniors when she was mentored by her sister, Lindsay Arnold. Rylee currently does not have a mirrorball under her belt.

Sharna Burgess

Sharna Burgess is officially back in the Dancing With the Stars competition. This professional dancer joined the series in Season 16 (2013), and remained on the series until Season 30. She does not have a mirrorball under her belt, but got close to winning in Season 21 with partner Nick Carter.

Val Chmerkovskiy

Longtime fan favorite Val Chmerkovskiy is returning to the ballroom for his 22nd season. He joined the cast in Season 13 (2011) and has since won three mirrorballs with partners Rumer Willis (Season 20), Laurie Hernandez (Season 23), and Xochitl Gomez (Season 32).

Witney Carson

Longtime pro Witney Carson is returning to the ballroom this season while expecting her third child. Witney joined the DWTS cast in Season 18 (2014) and remained on the cast until Season 28. She then returned for Seasons 30 and 31, then 33 to present. She is our reigning mirrorball champion, winning the title with partner Robert Irwin. She also won the series with Season 19 partner Alfonso Ribeiro.

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