The premiere of the twenty-second season features a cast of twelve personalities, among them Von Miller, Kim Fields, Geraldo Rivera, Mischa Barton, Antonio Brown, and Paige VanZant.

Following the initial fortnight of showings, a selection process takes place, resulting in the removal of participants.

The contestants moved as if guided by melodies that echoed their most vivid memories of the past year.

The contestants perform to a selection of Disney’s most beloved musical numbers, their routines enhanced by playful costumes and animated visuals.

The dancers shifted partners, each performer finding themselves in a new embrace as their original companion joined another, both exploring the intricacies of a different step.

The final nine couples perform choreographed routines inspired by films, music videos, and stage shows. Each pair selects a dance style – jive, Bollywood, jazz, contemporary, or quickstep – to bring their chosen performance to life.

The couples presented a dance they had not previously rehearsed, followed by a team performance set to music by celebrated artists of the musical theatre world.

Each pair presented a dance they had not previously performed, followed by a partnered dance created and guided by one of the competition's judges.

The couples presented a dance they had not rehearsed previously, followed by a trio featuring either a dancer who had been eliminated from the competition or a member of the performance ensemble.

The couples presented both a dance of atonement and their improvised sequence.

The couples moved together in a dance that blended elements of two styles they had both mastered.