Top 10 Best Dancing with the Stars Team Dances

#10: Team Tango

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Season 14 This quartet of duos was off to a strong start. It was composed of many Mirrorball-winning professionals, and all the couples had impressed in the competition. This tango is easily one of the most powerful, dramatic, and passionate dances we’ve seen. Watching the group perform ensemble is thrilling, and it’s just as exciting to see each pair hit their stride individually, too. There’s some impressive technique, and everyone leans into the theatrical character of the dance style. Needless to say, every team member was fully committed to Tang-go straight to the top of the leaderboard. And indeed, they outdanced the competition.

Season 8 Yes, another Team Tango! In season eight, Gilles & Cheryl, Lil’ Kim & Derek, and Ty & Chelsie came together for a steamy Tango to Britney Spears’ “Womanizer.” The song demands strength, confidence, and plenty of sass, which they bring in abundance. The routine showcases the chemistry between each pair and an unwavering determination to come out on top. However, they shine the brightest when they come together as a team. Being so in sync can’t be easy, yet they nail it! Together, they effortlessly uphold the precision and attack this dance style requires. It’s clear they’re not here to mess around.

Season 21 They may not be afraid of no ghosts, but the ghosts sure should be afraid of them because Team Who You Gonna Call? came to slay! The group takes the no-rules dance style to the max, incorporating everything from flips and tricks to hands-free segways. Individually they give spirited performances, but the routine really comes alive when they unite for an ensemble boo-gie at the end. The team takes many risks, and plenty could’ve gone wrong, but fortunately, it all goes off without a hitch, and the payoff is spooktacular. When we want a masterclass in dance, we know who “[We] Gonna Call.”

Season 23 Season 23 brought us a battle of the tenses: past vs. future. Dancing to a late 19th-century Scottish number, Team Past performs an elegant and breathtaking Viennese Waltz. It’s often considered one of the more complicated ballroom styles, notorious for making the celebs’ heads spin, literally and figuratively. Yet, the level of synchronicity between the pairs as individuals and a team is next level. Their moves have a gentle softness, almost like they’re floating through the dance. It’s stunning and still leaves us with chills. They say don’t dwell on the past, but we’d happily reminisce about this dance any time.

Season 20 Watch out, “DWTS” viewers; Team Trouble is about to hit the dance floor! The group celebrates Spring Break Night with an epic Freestyle to “Trouble” by Iggy Azalea featuring Jennifer Hudson. And they give us all the spring break vibes we need! Described as “The Breakfast Club meets Grease,” this dance brings all of the fun. Each pair represents a different high school personality, from cliques to a teacher. They flawlessly combine their characters with some impeccable and ambitious choreography. It’s creative and unbelievably entertaining, plus everyone gets their chance to shine. Team Trouble clearly understood the assignment and even went for extra credit. It’s an A+ from us.

Season 18 Unfortunately, Amy Purdy was hurt during her Rumba earlier that night, and was unable to dance. So, instead, rehearsal footage served as the basis for judging and voting. Still, the team showed that they were well prepared, and that live show or not, they were going to dominate the dance floor. The synchronicity and technique are very impressive, but what makes this dance stand out is that you can tell how much they’re all enjoying themselves. They’re all so committed to putting on the best performance, giving every move 120%. It’s wild to think this was just a dress rehearsal – now that's loca!

Season 15 Team Call Me Maybe combined cheerleading moves into their freestyle routine, and to say it was ambitious would be a major understatement. The rehearsal footage showed several missteps, and Melissa Rycroft even ended up in the hospital. Luckily everything came together for the live show, knocking our socks off. Seriously, the intricate and complex tricks they perform leave our hearts in our throats, and we’re not even the ones dancing! Their choreography is full of pep and requires unreal levels of athleticism and precision. And boy, do they have plenty of spirit! Two, four, six, eight team Call Me Maybe is really great!

Season 21 Season 21’s aforementioned team Who You Gonna Call? undoubtedly slayed! But team Nightmare ensnared us in their twisted, nightmarish world, and we loved it. Dancing to "This Is Halloween," the pairs really capture the vibe of the song, giving us a showstopper that’s equal parts spooky and goofy. The choreography is super inventive, and every duo gels together so perfectly that you’d think they’d been dancing in an ensemble since day one. In the end, the team was awarded full marks, and it’s very easy to see why. As far as recurring nightmares go, we’d willingly return to this one any day!

Season 25 Broadway meets Ballroom; what could be better? This performance is hauntingly good! It brings “The Phantom of the Opera’”s trademark drama, passion, and intense theatricality and brilliantly pairs it with some choreography. The team combines several styles for a routine that’s as striking and hypnotic as it is elegant and graceful. Actually, we’d advocate for this dance to be incorporated into any future “Phantom” revivals. Plus, we think we found the dancers who could lead the ensemble. They’re flawless! Indeed by the time the routine ends, we’re left with chills, so that perfect score was more than deserved! The Phantom himself would’ve been proud. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

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Season 17 The competition during the season 17 team dances was on fire! Team "Spooky BomBom" brought everything they had. However, team “FoxingAwesome” was, well, exactly what their name suggests. How could a performance to "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)" be anything but energetic, upbeat, and a whole lot of fun? The choreography is intricate and impressively detailed, cleverly highlighting each dancer’s strength. Plus, each competitor gives us everything and more! Innovation, accuracy, precision, permeate the routine, and it’s all perfectly timed. Also, can you even watch it without grinning from start to finish? They did essentially tell us; they’re Foxing Awesome!