The Choreographed Reality of Dancing With the Stars Dancing With the Stars has kicked off its 35th season with a mix of glamour and stiff competition.
Beneath the sparkling costumes and judges' scores lies a more nuanced reality, one that's as much about numbers and voting algorithms as perfect pirouettes.
The show's producers have opted for a two night premiere, splitting the cast by gender to give each celebrity a chance to shine in their first outing.