Top 10 Hottest Dancing with the Stars Routines

Mýa & Dmitry Chaplin
The Lambada earned the nickname of the “forbidden dance” due to its provocative nature. Indeed, this tantalizing twosome captured the style’s red-hot nature with their close body contact, rhythmic hip movements, and passionate embraces. It’s a scorching routine, with electrifying chemistry and sizzling moves igniting the stage in a blaze of desire. It playfully straddles the line between sexy and scandalous, offering a breathtakingly beautiful and fervent expression through fiery and evocative choreography. Joanna Krupa and Derek Hough also turned up the heat with their interpretation of this seductive style, delivering a captivating performance that oozes undeniable magnetism.

Cameron Mathison & Edyta Śliwińska
Few dancers can transport audiences to a world of smoldering sensuality quite like Edyta Śliwińska. Of course, having such smoking chemistry with her celebrity partner, Cameron Mathison, certainly contributed to this exceptional performance. Their connection lights up the floor as soon as the music begins, immediately drawing audiences into their intimate routine. They move as one, with each step radiating desire and sultriness. The hypnotic sway of their hips and intense embraces leaves viewers needing to fan themselves off. Everything about it radiates pure, unbridled sensuality. It’s fiery, hot, and a masterclass in the art of seduction. We’re just going to need a moment here, oof!

Apolo Anton Ohno & Julianne Hough
This pair created sparks anytime they hit the dance floor. But this dance, in particular, gave off a cheeky and playful allure, unveiling yet another side of the duo’s captivating charisma that never failed to engage audiences. The routine’s hip action alone is enough to leave any viewer in a trance and rather hot under the collar. The partners’ strong bond on and off the dance floor allows them to infuse this fresh and exhilarating dynamic into their performance in a way that leaves viewers wanting more. It’s one of our favorite cha-cha routines, and we’re still left feeling flushed at the mere thought of it.

Mel B & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
Mel B & Maks’ paso doble never fails to leave us feeling flustered. While the paso isn’t typically the most seductive dance style, they unlocked its dramatic and arousing side with their intense gazes and strikingly entrancing movements. The number’s sensuality is so compelling that our gaze is irresistibly drawn to their every step. Their connection shines through, giving a highly charged performance that pulls the audience into the thrilling excitement. Indeed, the unmissable tension permeating the routine has us holding our breath from beginning to end. The duo’s interpretation shows how the paso doble can incorporate elements of seduction, and it is HOT!

Meryl Davis & Maksim Chmerkovskiy
If we asked a hundred people which dance style would most likely get them feeling romantic, we doubt too many would say the foxtrot. But those people probably haven’t seen it danced by Meryl Davis & Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Here, it exudes a gentle seductiveness with eye-catching movements and off-the-charts heat. The pair’s connection is palpable, and their ability to convey a plethora of emotions through their dance cemented them as the ones to watch that season. They also present an engaging story, allowing us to connect to the routine on an emotional level. The dance may be slow and impassioned, but it certainly leaves audiences fired up.

Paige VanZant & Mark Ballas
The Argentine tango is often known as a dance of seduction, and that's exactly what this routine is about. The duo share a fierce connection that grabs the audience's attention right from the start. With their intense and suggestive moves, they perfectly capture the spirit of the Argentine tango. It's exciting, intense, and steamy, and their use of props adds even more spice to the mix. They skillfully blend passion, magnetism, and drama into a hypnotic performance on the dance floor. Their routine showcases the artistry and allure that the Argentine tango demands, leaving us completely captivated and maybe in need of a cool-down.

Rumer Willis & Valentin Chmerkovskiy
We could already feel the excitement bubbling when we realized that Rumer and Val would be dancing a “Fifty Shades of Grey” themed Viennese waltz. Their performance here sizzles with a burning passion and a chemistry that could rival the characters of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele themselves. They both play their parts so well— almost too well. They not only dance beautifully, but also tell a captivating, emotional tale through their graceful moves. It’s no surprise that their performances sparked rumors about them dating. We were still catching our breath from this tantalizing number when their “Toxic” freestyle left us breathless again. We’re addicted to the heat Rumer and Val brought.

Gilles Marini & Cheryl Burke
Let’s be honest: this pairing could make any dance style sexy. Just look at their salsa! But things got extra spicy when they danced the Argentine tango. There’s an undeniable sexual and dramatic tension throughout the routine, heightened only by the lighting and music. Their intricate steps are enticing, while their unwavering bond throughout makes the overall feel of the dance electric. Just as we think it can’t get much hotter, there’s a tempo change, and the tension and heat intensify. Their footwork, connection, and choreography has us spellbound, leaving us thirsting for a drink of ice cold water.

Jana Kramer & Gleb Savchenko
This duo took a more risqué approach to their Argentine tango. Starting on a bed, they bring a burning heat that makes us feel like we’re intruding on a private, intimate moment. Their intensifying bond as they transition into impressively detailed footwork, could’ve easily set the stage ablaze. It’s like a mighty storm of intense emotions filled with confidence, passion, and lust. This is all exemplified in their near-flawless technique, incorporating sharp staccato steps with longer, dramatic moves that tease the audience. Jana and Gleb aren’t the only ones in need of a cold shower by the end. The entire room is left simmering.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

They Ignite the Dance Floor with Sensuality & Steamy Chemistry

Scorching the Floor with a Fiery Heat & Seductive Flair While Oozing Undeniable Sexuality

They Exude Sensuality Through an Intimate Connection & Impassioned Movements

The Duo Sizzle with an Electrifying Bond & Mesmerizing Steps While Setting the Dance Floor on Fire

James Maslow & Peta Murgatroyd
This dance is so racy that we’re almost amazed it was allowed on a family-friendly show. In fact, it’s so hot that even the duo can’t keep their clothes on throughout. They perform a sizzling samba set at a gas station. But we reckon the heat they bring is enough to get any and all motors running, if you catch our drift. James and Peta tackle the dance with a playful flirtiness showcasing the passion, confidence, sexiness, and joy often linked to the style. It’s daring, provocative, and leaves no doubt about the samba’s ability to set hearts racing and ignite the dance floor.