Top 10 Best Trio Dances on Dancing with the Stars
Sometimes it takes three to tango. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the times “Dancing with the Stars” pairs turned up the heat on the dance floor by turning their duo into a trio.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the times dancing with
00:10the stars pairs turned up the heat on the dance floor by turning their duo into a trio.
00:20Number 10.
00:21Bethany Mota, Derek Hough, and Tony Dovolani, Argentine Tango.
00:26An Argentine Tango is a dance of power, intimacy, and precision.
00:30To perform it well, you need an exceptional connection with your partner to draw the audience
00:35into its intense rhythm.
00:36Now imagine doing that not with one partner, but with two.
00:50Mota effortlessly brought her chemistry with Hough to the dance, creating a passionate
00:54and powerful Argentine Tango.
00:56She moves smoothly between Hough and Dovolani, commanding the stage with fierce focus and
01:01almost hypnotic eye contact.
01:13It's so seamless, you'd think she'd been dancing in trios her whole life.
01:17This style isn't easy, but together they delivered a performance that left the audience on the
01:21edge of their seats.
01:29Number 9.
01:30Lori Hernandez, Valentin Shmierkowski, and Maxim Shmierkowski, Samba.
01:35Why dance with one Shmierkowski brother when you can dance with two?
01:45In this Samba, they tell the story of two dancers preparing for a competition, with
01:49Max as their instructor.
01:51It's a fun, high-energy routine that balances intricate choreography with great storytelling.
02:03The brothers provide a perfect backdrop to let the young dancers shine, and their enjoyment
02:08is infectious.
02:09It's hard not to get swept up in the adrenaline.
02:12This performance truly has it all, sharp choreography, flawless execution, speed, dynamism, and unfiltered
02:19joy.
02:21Of course, dancing with two handsome gentlemen doesn't hurt either.
02:23We may not be pros, but from where we're sitting, they look more than competition-ready.
02:38Number 8.
02:39Nastia Liukin, Derek Hough, and Sasha Farber, Jive.
02:43Even for a pro dancer, coming back after an injury to a jive is daunting.
02:48Those dances never let up.
02:50Unfortunately, it was trio week, and with a love triangle theme, Derek could hand off
02:54some of the more intense moments to fellow pro Sasha.
03:05Throughout the routine, Nastia skillfully moves between the two, easing into it with
03:09Derek and kicking up the energy with Sasha.
03:11The music set the stage perfectly for these shifts in tempo, and Liukin keeps up effortlessly.
03:19She transitions between the pair smoothly, never letting the change in vibe trip her
03:28up.
03:29Derek is known for his innovative routines, but this one is definitely among his best.
03:42Number 7.
03:43Paige Van Zandt, Mark Ballas, and Alan Burstyn, Samba.
03:47This duo chose Alan, who had danced with Paige earlier in the season.
03:50Their chemistry was so hot it set the tabloids on fire.
03:54Whether the rumors were true or not, it's the perfect kind of energy for a fiery samba.
04:08The concept had all three as peacocks, with the two guys competing for Van Zandt's attention.
04:13From the first beat, she takes center stage, strutting her feathers while Ballas and Burstyn
04:18follow her every move.
04:26She might be the celebrity, but she's clearly ruling the roost here.
04:30This routine brought the wild party vibe of the samba to life, and we wanted to jump right
04:35in on the fun.
04:47Number 6.
04:48Zendaya, Valentin Shmirkovsky, and Gleb Savchenko, Salsa.
04:53Val and Gleb make quite the team when it comes to show-stopping trios.
05:04While their dance with Elizabeth Berkley is phenomenal, we simply couldn't overlook
05:08this sizzling routine with Zendaya.
05:19We all know she can dance, but what really stands out here isn't just her flawless execution
05:24of the choreography, which, by the way, is non-stop, but the way she truly performs it.
05:30You can feel her joy radiating throughout the entire routine, and her energy lights
05:34up the room.
05:44The choreography does a fantastic job of keeping Zendaya in the spotlight, while seamlessly
05:48integrating her with her dance partners.
05:51It was such a joyful performance that we didn't want it to end.
06:02Number 5.
06:03Alfonso Ribeiro, Whitney Carson, and Lindsay Arnold, Paso Doble.
06:07This Paso Doble was a high-energy storm of intensity and drama, packed into a thrilling
06:1290-ish seconds.
06:21Whitney and Lindsay, the queens of trio dances, worked in perfect sync, making their celebrity
06:26partner shine.
06:27Ribeiro fully embraces his matador role, delivering every move with fierce precision and unwavering
06:33commitment.
06:42The studio audience's cheers lasted almost as long as the dance itself, and we were hooked
06:46on the excitement and energy, too.
06:48It really is just one of those dances you can watch on repeat and feel just as buzzed
06:53every time.
07:03Ribeiro would join Whitney in another outstanding trio dance, this time as the guest star in
07:08her and Frankie Muniz's drive.
07:15Number 4.
07:16Calvin Johnson, Lindsay Arnold, and Whitney Carson, Salsa.
07:20We've said it before and we'll say it again, Whitney and Lindsay are trio dance royalty.
07:25This time, Whitney turned the twosome into a threesome, and they truly brought their
07:29A-game.
07:37Calvin hit the jackpot with two phenomenal dancers and choreographers for this spicy
07:42salsa.
07:43Collaboration is brilliant, with top-tier choreography that makes it look like the most
07:47fun ever.
07:48Also, major props to Calvin.
07:51Performing lifts and tricks can be challenging enough when there's just one person to think
07:54about, but two?
07:56That's a whole other level.
07:57Yet he makes it look so easy.
08:00It made us wish they could dance as a trio every week.
08:10Number 3.
08:11Riker Lynch, Alison Holker, and Brittany Cherry, Jazz.
08:14Show this dance to someone who's never seen the show and isn't familiar with Lynch, and
08:18they might have trouble picking out the celebrity from the prose.
08:28The speed, energy, and complexity are enough to leave us exhausted just thinking about
08:33it.
08:34Yet we totally want an invite to this party.
08:35The routine is packed with risks, where one misstep could be disastrous.
08:40Thankfully, everything goes perfectly, letting Lynch showcase his moves and personal flair.
08:55It's no wonder he was chosen to join Milo and Whitney in their Season 27 salsa.
08:59If we had to choose any former contestant to join our trio, based on this dance, Riker
09:04would be very high on our list.
09:17Number 2.
09:18Corbin Bleu, Karina Smirnoff, and Whitney Carson, Jazz.
09:22Bleu brought his Broadway experience to the rehearsal room for this routine in a true
09:26collaboration with his pro dancers.
09:35Even his partner Karina thought that some of his ideas were a tad on the ambitious side.
09:39Yet come performance night, it was clear that three creative minds can be better than one.
09:52They infused their routine with so many styles, leaving practically no beat untouched.
09:58It was inspired by Bob Fosse, but with a modern twist that Carrie Ann Inaba said she imagined
10:03could reflect how Fosse might have choreographed today.
10:06This dance was one of those standout performances that'll always be remembered as iconic Dancing
10:10with the Stars history.
10:23Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:26James Hinchcliffe, Sharna Burgess, and Jenna Johnson, jive.
10:30They were off to the races with this dance.
10:38Carlos Penavega, Whitney Carson, and Karina Smirnoff, Charleston.
10:43A modern take on a good old-fashioned Charleston.
10:54Amber Riley, Derek Hough, and Mark Ballas, Salsa.
10:57Someone ordered their salsa extra hot.
11:05Bindi Irwin, Derek Hough, and Mark Ballas, Jazz.
11:09Nothing like adding a third to really jazz up a routine.
11:22Normani, Valentin Shmierkovski, and Alan Burstyn, jive.
11:26Remind us again, who's the celeb here because we see a trio of pros?
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11:55Jordan Fisher, Lindsay Arnold, and Corbin Bleu, Salsa.
11:59Do trios get any more perfect than this?
12:02Bleu and Fisher are showmen through and through, and Arnold definitely goes harder than most
12:06when choreographing.
12:15This routine is fearless, with Arnold being flipped and thrown around at lightning speed.
12:20She clearly trusts her partners completely, giving them an ambitious routine that they
12:24totally deliver on and then some.
12:36The choreography is bold and exciting, and their synchronicity is stunning.
12:40It might be a competition, but it feels like we're just watching them have the time of
12:44their lives in a dance club.
12:46This salsa is as hot as it gets, and we could never get tired of watching it.
12:57Who is your dream dance trio?
12:59Let us know in the comments.
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