DWTS Stocking Stuffers

Is someone on your Christmas list a Dancing with the Stars fan? If so, you’ve arrived in the right place to find unique DWTS stocking stuffers just for them. These Dancing with the Stars products are small enough to fit in their Christmas stocking from Santa Claus with love. Santa likes to tango too, you know!

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Mirror Ball Necklace

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DWTS Vote for Hope Shirts

DWTS Hope T-shirt

DWTS Vote for Hope T-shirt

So last week I was texting back and forth with a friend of mine who is watching Dancing with The Stars for the first time ever. He will not admit this out loud, but I know he is only watching because Hope Solo is one of the contestants.

Hope is dancing with Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Hope’s dancing has not gone exactly smoothly. She has ended up in jeopardy a couple of times. Yet this soccer star manages to stay in the game.

As he pleaded with me and some other friends to vote for her, he said come on, “A vote for Hope is a vote for Hope.” A cheezy phrase, yes. But then again, lust will make you say funny things. He then double dog dared me to make a shirt. And who am I to turn down a shirt-making challenge.

So for anyone else out there who is hopelessly attracted to Hope Solo, here you go – our Dancing with The Stars Hope gear for America’s favorite goalie!

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Dancing with the Stars Season 13 Who’s Dancing with Who

Monday September 19th will be the live 2 hour premiere of Season 13 of America’s favorite ballroom dancing show, Dancing with The Stars.

Many of the professional dancers have been around the dance floor of this show before but there are also some who will be making their debut as professional dancers on DWTS.  Bruno, Len and Carrie Ann will be returning to their judges seats to keep it real.

The three newcomer dance professionals are Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Tristan McManus and Petra Murgatroyd.

Val Chmerkovskiy is the brother of longtime DWTS resident bad boy of the ballroom Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Val and his partner, Daria Chesnokova are the US Amateur Latin Champions. Val has also made several guest appearances on prior DWTS episodes not only dancing, but playing the violin. Val will dance with George Clooney’s ex-girlfriend and model Elisabetta Cannalis.

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Tristan McManus has appeared in several world tour theatre productions including the UK tour of Simply Ballroom.  Tristan will dance with legal eagle lawyer, Nancy Grace.

Petra Murgatroyd was one of the original DWTS Troupe members from Season 12 and she was also the lead female dancer in Burn the Floor on Broadway. Petra will dance with LA Laker Ron Artest, who by the time the show premieres will legally have changed his name to Metta World Peace.

Tony Dovolani returns for his 12th season and will dance with singer Chynna Phillips. Tony has had some very memorable DWTS partners in the past including Susan Lucci, Melissa Rycroft, Wendy Williams and Kate Gosselin.

Two time DWTS champion Kym Johnson will dance with movie star David Arquette.

Anna Trbunskaya comes back for her 8th season to dance with Carson Kressley, best known for being one of the Fab 5 on the makover show, “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.”

Maksim Chmerkovskiy returns for an 11th season to dance with U.S.A. soccer goalie Hope Solo. Maks hit an all-time high dancing with Kirstie Alley last year.

Karina Smirnoff back for her 9th season will dance with real life war hero/soap star J.R. Martinez.

Lacey Schwimmer is paired with Sonny and Cher’s only child Chaz Bono as she returns for her 5th season

Cheryl Burke has been paired with Rob Kardashian in this her 12th season. Rob is the only one among 6 famous siblings who does not have a first name beginning with the letter K.

Derek Hough returns after a season off to dance the nights away with Ricki Lake who is most known for her role in the movie, “Hairspray.”

Mark Ballas will be dancing with reality star Kristin Cavallari from “The Hills,” to see if he can win his 3rd mirror ball.

Season 13 of DWTS Cast Revealed

dwtsDuring last night’s The Bachelor Pad 2, Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke announced the new cast for season 13 of Dancing with the Stars.

Season 13 of DWTS will begin in three weeks on September 19th, 2011 on ABC. The new cast of stars competing for the covetted mirror ball trophy will be daytime’s darling, Ricki Lake; LA Laker and NBA Champion, Ron Artest; Reality Sweetheart from “The Hills”, Kristin Cavallari; Soccer Superstar, Hope Solo; Former Wilson Phillips member, Chynna Phillips; Courtney Cox’ other half – David Arquette; Style Guru and former Fab 5′er – Carson Kressley; Courtroom Queen – Nancy Grace; Real Life Hero and Soap Star -J.R. Martinez; Armenian Heartthrob and Male K-doll – Rob Kardashian; George Clooney’s GF, Elisabetta Cannalis; and the only child of 70s music duo Sonny and Cher – Chaz Bono.

Tomorrow morning be sure to set your dvr to tape Good Morning America, when the Dancing with the Stars pros will be officially announced. Maks fans will be especially happy as DWTS Season 13 will have you enjoying two Chmerkovskiys, not just one! Look for Maks’ world champion brother, Valentin, to join the show.

Be sure to check out all our Dancing with the Stars merchandise and get your dancing shoes ready for another fun filled season of ballroom!

Maks Kirstie All The Right Moves Summer Invitational NYC Hammerstein

Maks and Kirstie

Maks and Kirstie

Sunday at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City the Dance with Me Studios presented a summer dance show immediately following a day of dance competitions for their students. The event was a summer invitational appropriately called, “All The Right Moves.”

In a Dancing with The Stars studded event, Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Kirstie Alley were the featured performers in a night that captured the essence of why ballroom dancing is good for the body and for the soul.

There was a giant conga line, a fair amount of fringe and lots of laughs. Tony and Maks’ bromance is evident and they did a great job of hosting the night along – if they’re not busy on Oscar night, someone should book them!

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Tony & Maks

Maks and Kirstie danced the sassy, sexy, crowd-pleaser cha-cha that they performed as their very first dance on season 12 of Dancing with the Stars. Amazeballs! World champions, Val Chmerkovskiy and Daria Chesnokova blew everyone away as usual! Tony Dovolani and his partner, Elena Grinenko, rumba’d. And fellow DWTS contestant, Petra Nemcova, was cheering everyone on. Only Wendy Williams was noticeably absent. Also featured were brother and sister duo from this season’s new Dancing with The Stars Troupe, Nicole and Teddy Volynets. And several of the terrifically talented Dance with Me instructors also performed!

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Introducing DWTS T-shirts, DWTS Fan Gear

dancing with the star merchandiseTonite, September 20th begins Season 11 of Dancing with the Stars (or not so stars – as I like to call it). I’ll be watching with my fellow DWTS friends over dinner and drinks because dwts is always better watched with friends!  The 2 hour live premiere will set off the dance competition showcasing the following pairs of pro-dancers and pseudo celebrities: Brandy & Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Audrina Patridge & Tony Dovolani, David Hasselhoff & Kym Johnson, Bristol Palin & Mark Ballas, Jennifer Grey & Derek Hough, Florence Henderson & Corky Ballas, Kurt Warner & Anna Trebunskaya, Kyle Massey & Lacey Schwimmer, Margaret Cho & Louis Van Amstel, Michael Bolton & Chelsie Hightower, Mike Sorrentino & Karina Smirnoff and Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke.

This season we’re happy to launch  a collection of Dancing with the Stars t-shirts and fan gear to help you show your support for your favorite DWTS teams.

We make no apologies for being a bit one-sided here when it comes to having a Dancing with the Stars favorite or for devoting a majority of our DWTS swag to Maks “McHottie” Chmerkovskiy (wow I can actually spelled that now without looking it up!).  And if we have to explain why, well, uh……. you’re in the wrong place. Besides, Maks taught me some dance moves earlier this summer at Dance with Me Soho where I, and about twenty other students, spent a few hours learning the basics of jive, rumba and salsa from the bad boy of the ballroom himself. The number to vote for Maks and Brandy is 1-800-868-3406. (no pressure!)

So if you love DWTS and can’t wait to see Brandy, The Situation, Michael Bolton and Bristol Palin reach for the Mirror Ball Trophy then be sure to set your DVR or clear your calendar and gather your friends for tonight’s DWTS premiere! And if you want to wear your team fave on your sleeve, be sure to check out our DWTS t shirts, clothing and other DWTS merchandise for all your favorite dancers.

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American Idol Finalists T-shirts, Swag

The 2009 American Idol season is coming to a close with a finale featuring Adam Lambert vs. Kris Allen singing for the title of THE American Idol.  While many feel that Adam Lambert is a sure-fire winner, fans of Kris Allen are standing by his side with their phones and their votes. With Simon Cowell predicting Adam will win, is this American Idol finale really in the bag? Wear your vote on your sleeve with American Idol contestant t-shirts and apparel. Shop fan gear for the Idol contestant who you love!

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