Dancing with the Stars

(Rated TV-PG, Reality TV, Starring Tom Bergeron, Lisa Canning, Samantha Harris, Where to watch: ABC, DVD, Online)

Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 9 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 21 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 5 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 20 reviews

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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0

    My daughter really likes the dancing.

  2. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    a great show!!!!!!!!!!!!

    a great show! but sometimes what the female dancers where is to reveling.

  3. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Family fun

    My 6 year old son LOVES this show - and has been hooked for 3-4 seasons (2+ years). I am surprised at some of the reviews; yes, the outfits are skimpy and some of the moves "sexual" - but he doesn't get that. He loves the damcing - he only gets a little bored during some of the back stories. I am a pretty strict Mom when it comes to waht I let him watch - but we all enjoy this as a family (and how many shows can you say that about?).

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Should be called "Pole Dancing With the Stars"

    The hard work and determination of the dancers amazing and should be admired and commended.....but "family friendly?" Much of this show is simply gratuitous erotic dancing and often one of the judges chides the dancers for not being nasty enough....how in the heck is THAT family friendly?

  6. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 14 and give it 1.0

    Not for the family

    I love watching Dancing with the Stars with my daughter she just enjoys dancing along and though at times the dances or costumes might be a little risque I always manage to explain that it's part of the routine. I am worried about the people they are casting for the show. Last night within the first half hour, one celeb was giving a shout out to her girls in the pen (she's an ex-con), another just got out of rehab and they constantly refer to the show Jacka$#, another is most famous for an all nude scene he did, another is a playmate most famous for sharing a bed with Hefner and two other girls. The flashed her Playboy cover. It just isn't a family-oriented program this year. It's a shame since the network owns Disney.

  7. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    Are you rating the right show?

    The last two reviews I read for "Dancing with the Stars" sound like they are reviews for a different show. I can't remember the name something like "Superstars of Dance" maybe. It started after the holidays. It is not the same as "Dancing with the Stars" as reps from different countries are not the judges.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    ARGENTINA JUDGING FIRST BRINGS DOWN THE SHOW...

    Argentina explanation of her judging irritates the hell out of me. Sometimes, I don't understand her which brings the show down. Rotating who gives the score first will fix that...

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

    JUDGING ROTATION NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

    The start of the judging should be rotating so that Argentina doesn't always give the first score and influences the whole team of judgers... Overall, good show with improving the rotation. James M.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 3.0

    The dance moves and outfits are sexy, and there is some language you might prefer your child not hear ("I worked my a*s off," for instance.) But as competition shows of this ilk go, I like this one for my dance-crazed 7-year-old. The judges aren't as brutal and ripping as the ones on American Idol, which I do not allow her to watch for that reason. The show seems fairer somehow, and my daughter picked up on the fact that people voted off the show get to leave gracefully, by taking one last dance. Nice touch!

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I never miss it---tivo the program and rewatch my favorite over and over ag

    The judges play good guy-bad guy which is occasionally funny, but when the bad guy is dissing your favorite dancer---you get upset. Cudos to the dancers for holding their cool and maintaining proper decorum

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Love it!

    My son and I are crazy about Dancing with the Stars. We like the performances that make me and the kids want to get up and dance too. Just be aware that sometimes the moves and the outfits can be a little risque. It is a very fun show.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

    Great music and dancing...

    Too bad there have to be commercials. I don't feel a family show should have 'teasers' for Desperate Housewives in which clothes are ripped off and people are in bed. My ten year old covered her eyes during the commercial and asked me to tell her when it was over. We'll be taping and watching later when we can zoom past the inappropriate commercial content.

  15. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Adults only

    Please don't let former or ex boxer allowed. They just don't have what it takes - sure they can kick their opponents ass - but they can not dance! Thanks

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Planting unrealistic life expectations and very elitist attitude to all!

    Dancing with the stars is a great entertainment value for the elitist but not for the masses! First of all, how can an everyday or real person dance that well in just 6 weeks? The stars in the show has a lot of time in their hands not counting the fact that they have the money and/or well-funded by corporate sponsors to get the training 25 to 30 hours a week, not counting the 10 to 15 hours a week of conditioning and workout! First of all, majority of real people (90%) don't just have the time and most importantly, the money to learn how to dance. Dance studios are making false promises to prospective dance students that they will be stars if they can win dance competitions. But how many percent of those who already dance become world champions? .009% maybe? Can we just dance for fun and make it a recital? Can we just say that "You Can Dance even if you're not a Star"? The show makes "Dancing" for elites only sending the message that those who can afford and have time in their hands are the only ones who can dance. Suggestion: Make the title "Dancing with everyday people" or even "Dancing with Low-Income" or even "Dancing with the Homeless". We want to reach to the masses and not the elitists is in it?

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    IT RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Costumes too revealing

    While I love ballroom dancing, I quit watching this show early on because the brevity of the women's costumes was too distracting from the dancing. What a shame, because this show could be great entertainment.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title off for age 8 and give it 1.0

    lame, lame, and also lame

    this show is a bit entertaining from the perspective of ballroom dancing's artistic merits. it's also interesting to see the sort-of celebreties' performances... for about 5 minutes. otherwise, it's about as enjoyable as figure skating. same old stuff, over and over again. plus, some of the dance moves are a little suggestive for younger kids (do you want your kindergartener re-enacting sexually-charged dance moves at school?). it's just another b-list celebrity love-fest, but not so entertaining. and the men in tight pants is a little yucky, too.

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  21. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Okay competition show; does not hook me on

    This show is okay. Although after a wild, it starts to get old and boring. The dancing is exciting, and it is good to see different styles of ballroom dancing. There is somewhat of a good message because people are working hard towards their goals of becoming the champion. There are some suggestive dance moves, especially in the more romantic dances. Also, there are women dressed in revealing costumes (but that is not that much of an issue.)

  2. I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Cool

    Good show, I watch it every week!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    LOVE IT!!

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Wyoming
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Ok.........................

    Just fun. My family likes to watch the celebrities try to pull off a tango! Revealing outfits, just normal dancing. Nothing good or bad comes out of it.

  5. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 4.0

    fun!

    Fun paced, interesting to watch! I love watching my favorite celebrities attempt to dance the tango one week and the salsa the next!

  6. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 3.0

    Good for entartaniment no real meaning

    I think this show is just for fun. I still watch it!

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Like one of my favorite tv shows!!!!!

    Dancing with the stars is one of my favorite tv shows. my favorite star that has been on there is well alot!!! this season of 2009 i want shaun the gold meldist to win it. i stared to watch it at season 2 until now. i love that show!!!!!

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I LAUGHED!!!

    JHURIOEJ JIUOKQJ TUIOKLI IKLJIPOKLJ KIKLJM IT sUCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jkjkjkjkjkjkjkjk

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    I lovethis show

    This show is great. The costumes and dancing and the thrill of competition. It is arduoudous that to stop watching. ALWAYS watch the results show.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great. Just Greeeat.

    All ages will love this show. With some sassiness from the judges, and some humor, it is approved by me, for all audiences. it is also cool to watch big football players, or olympic swimmers attempting to win the dancing title. It gives kids a sense with dancing. In my room when no one is watching, I bust moves like these stars. The only thing to watch out for is though, the female dancers wear revealing clothes showing there stomachs, neck,and legs. Watch this show. It is great. Oh... Next week is the FINALS!! Tune in!!!!!1

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good fluff

    this is a fun guilty show to wathc nothing to bad my mom and i like it it is just fun and nothing else but i would recomend it to you if you want to turn your brain off for 1-2 hours

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Utah
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Fun for all!

    This is one of my favorite shows ever! It is fairly family friendly, but the costumes tend to be very revealing. Unfortunately, it's even advertised as a good thing, i.e., one of the guys promises to take off his shirt, and on Latin night, "The costumes practically come off!" And some of the dances are like that by nature. Also, the language can get bad, including some swearing. But still, it is a wonderful show!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    love it!!!!!!

    What can i say?? Dancing with the Stars is an awesome show and I look forward to watching it every year! I love watching how the stars get transformed into marvelous dancers. It's a good way to bring ball room dancing back! But most of the ourfits that the girls wear are inapropriate. And some of the dance moves (especially on latin week) are suggestive. And the judges use some word like ass, sexy, crap, and suck. But we live in Modern day America what do you expect. but, altogether it's a fun and exciting show!

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Some skimpy outfits and provacative dancing, but otherwise good for 9+.

    Dancing with the Stars is a good show, but because of the skimpy outfits, sexy dancing, and the occasional naughty words (ass, suck, crap), I only recommend Dancing with the Stars to children 9 or older.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    This show is great!

    I love this show!!! It is great because it would seem as though it's boring for my age, but I actually get attached to it. It is probably the dancers' relationships that I love. I love seeing how they do each week and how they did while training. It's great seeing them improve and seeing how my favorites did (Apollo and Julianne and Laila and Max) And the judges are great, I probably wouldn't watch the show if it weren't for the judges. They disagree a lot, and BRUNO IS AWESOME!!! He is so funny and has a way of saying how the stars danced that always makes my laugh. Overall, I think this show is awesome and definately not boring even though I don't care for Ballroom dancing myself.

  16. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Rox my Sox

    The dancers are so talented!

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great show

    This is a great show. I want to be just like the stars. There are some skimpy outfits, suggestive moves, and bad language, but overall, it's good. It gives a message that if you work hard for something it will come out in the end. Oh, and GO EMMITT AND CHERYL!!! And MARIO AND KATRINA ARE SO IN LOVE!!!

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LOVE IT

    this show is the bomb!

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ok, should have been rated TV-G and 2+ by the wed site.

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    so good

    I loved watching this show just seeing how the non-stars transformed and were able to do their outstanding dances it was a very good show i look forward to watching it every year!

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