Louis van Amstel

DANCING WITH THE STARS Sets 'Most Memorable Year' Performance Lineup; Songs By Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez & More
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2023

See the lineup for the episode, including Jason Mraz, Alyson Hannigan, Mira Sorvino, Xochitl Gomez, Ariana Madix, Lele Pons, Charity Lawson, Harry Jowsey, Barry Williams, and Mauricio Umansky dancing to songs from Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Andy Grammer, Cyndi Lauper, Willie Nelson, Andra Day, and more.

DANCING WITH THE STARS to Honor James Bond Next Week
by Michael Major - Sep 28, 2022

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of James Bond on the silver screen, the 14 remaining couples will perform dances to iconic songs from the James Bond franchise for week three of the mirrorball competition. “Bond Night” will open with a special pro performance to “Live and Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings.

DANCING WITH THE STARS to Celebrate 'Elvis Night' on September 26
by Michael Major - Sep 22, 2022

The professional dancers will kick off “Elvis Night” with a high-energy performance to “Also Sprach Zarathustra” / “Don’t Be Cruel” choreographed by Jemel McWilliams. The evening will be split into three chronological acts, each exploring a different period of Elvis’s career: from his early days in rock music, through his Hollywood era.

Wake Up With BWW 9/9: Elton John Says THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA is 'Not Ready', and More!
by - Sep 9, 2022

Top stories include Elton John commenting on The Devil Wears Prada musical, saying it is 'not ready'. Plus, the cast of The Piano Lesson meets the press, and more!

Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks & More Join DANCING WITH THE STARS Season 31
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022

Wayne Brady, Jordin Sparks, and more will be joined by a Real Housewife, a Bachelorette and a drag queen superstar, and more in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars. Fan-favorite pro dancers Mark Ballas and Louis van Amstel will also make a return to the ballroom. Check out the complete list of contestants and their professional partners below!

SHARE Inc. Celebrates 65 Years Of Philanthropy With Annual Boomtown Gala
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2018

This Sunday evening, May 20th, 2018, SHARE Inc. celebrated their annual 65th Annual Boomtown Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The event was headlined by The Righteous Brothers with additional performances by Martha and the Vandellas, Louis Van Amstel of "Dancing with the Stars" and the SHARE ladies. The event's MC was SHARE legacy, Natalie Lander, of ABC's The Middle.

SHARE Inc. Celebrates 65 Years Of Philanthropy With Annual Boomtown Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2018

SHARE Inc. announced today that their annual Boomtown Gala will be headlined by The Righteous Brothers with additional performances by Martha and the Vandellas, Louis Van Amstel of "Dancing with the Stars" and the SHARE ladies. This year's honoree is Loreen Arbus, President of The Loreen Arbus Foundation and disability rights activist, philanthropist, producer, writer and author. The event's MC, a SHARE legacy, will be Natalie Lander (ABC's The Middle) - the daughter of famed actors David Lander and Kathy Fields and granddaughter of Hollywood agent Freddie Fields and actress Polly Bergen. The event will be held on May 20th 2018 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.  

Louis Van Amstel Makes Dance Official Sport as Ambassador to Special Olympics
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2017

Three-time World Dance Champion and recurring star of "Dancing with the Stars", Louis Van Amstel sizzled last month at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.  

David Hernandez Brings HOLIDAY HANGOVER to Feinstein's at the Nikko Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 30, 2015

Acclaimed singer and 'American Idol' finalist David Hernandez will bring his one-man show, HOLIDAY HANGOVER, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - tonight, December 30 at 7 p.m.  Hernandez will perform a selection of original songs and standards, as well as track from his holiday album, 'This Christmas.'

David Hernandez to Bring HOLIDAY HANGOVER to Feinstein's at the Nikko This December
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015

Acclaimed singer and "American Idol" finalist David Hernandez will bring his one-man show, HOLIDAY HANGOVER, to Feinstein's at the Nikko for one performance only - Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m.  Hernandez will perform a selection of original songs and standards, as well as track from his holiday album, "This Christmas."

New Partners Revealed for DANCING WITH THE STARS 'Switch-Up Week'
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 7, 2015

Next week's episode of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS will feature the dreaded 'Switch-Up Week', in which viewers decide which celebrity contestants will be paired with which pro dancers.

Bindi Irwin, Derek Hough Top Odds to Win DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2015

Las Vegas' Johnny Avello predicts each dancers odds of winning DANCING WITH THE STARS.

Broadway's Alfonso Ribeiro to Join DANCING WITH THE STARS as Guest Judge
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 25, 2015

DANCING WITH THE STARS champ Alfonso Ribeiro will join the 21st season of ABC's celebrity dance competition as a guest judge. 

Johnny Avello Releases Odds of Competitors Winning DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 25, 2015

Johnny Avello predicts each dancers odds of winning DANCING WITH THE STARS.

VIDEO: Rumer Willis & Val Chmerkovskiy Talk DWTS Win; Top 3 Couples Perform on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - May 20, 2015

Rumer Willis, Noah Galloway, Riker Lynch and their pro partners stopped by this morning's GMA to answer questions from social media

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Coming to Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2015

Gentlemen, here's the ideal Valentine's Day gift for your ladies: tickets to romantic "Ballroom with a Twist," coming to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts today, February 28, 2015 at 8pm. Combine this star-studded event with a starlit Dinner on the Plaza and you have the perfect date night. Featuring stars of the vigorous Dancing with the Stars and finalists of the spunky So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol, "Ballroom with a Twist" features a brilliant new fusion of Broadway, classical, contemporary, modern freestyle and international style dance and song. This exciting new production reminds audiences nationwide of the power and passion of the performing arts.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Coming to Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 2/28
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2015

Gentlemen, here's the ideal Valentine's Day gift for your ladies: tickets to romantic "Ballroom with a Twist," coming to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 8pm. Combine this star-studded event with a starlit Dinner on the Plaza and you have the perfect date night. Featuring stars of the vigorous Dancing with the Stars and finalists of the spunky So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol, "Ballroom with a Twist" features a brilliant new fusion of Broadway, classical, contemporary, modern freestyle and international style dance and song. This exciting new production reminds audiences nationwide of the power and passion of the performing arts.