Dancing Queens is the newest reality series coming to Bravo. On a network known for Summer House, the Real Housewives and Below Deck, the only thing that has been missing from the network is ballroom dancing. So why not mix the passion for ballroom dancing and the drama that Bravo is famous for?
The logline for Dancing Queens tells you everything you need to know about the new series: "Passion and glamour meet the rigorous demands of the ballroom dance competition world as a group of dancer friends juggle the realities of their personal lives with their dedication to dance. In the end, 'all is fair in war and ballroom.'"
Here's everything you need to know about Dancing Queens.
How to watch Dancing Queens
You can watch the first season of Dancing Queens on Peacock.
Dancing Queens episode guide
Keep track of all the Dancing Queens episodes here:
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 1: "Meet the Dancing Queens"
"As a new season of Latin Pro-Am competition begins, five women who dance as a hobby prepare themselves for the first competition of the year. The stress of trying to balance jealous husbands, demanding jobs and an all-consuming hobby comes to a head when the ladies come face to face on the dance floor."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 2: "Second Place is Losing"
"The first competition of the season kicks off, and the women leave it all on the dance floor. Back at home, the ladies are already thinking about the next competition as they settle back into their normal lives. Sabrina vows to redeem her second-place finish and misses Passover to rehearse but faces roadblocks along the way. Colette spends quality time with her son. Leonie still doesn't feel ready to tackle a big competition. Donie and her pro dance partner discuss her poor placement. Colette reveals how deeply the breakup with her old pro affected her."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 3: "This is Ballroom!"
"Leonie still feels insecure about her partnership with Koysta and her own ability, so they head to a smaller competition near home while the rest of the women compete at a larger competition in New Orleans. Desperate to avenge her second-place finish at Tri-State, Sabrina leaves her family to celebrate Passover without her, but the reunion with Stas is tense. Donie tries to change up her look to improve her chances of winning. A new dancer, Pooja, competes for the first time on the arm of Colette's ex-partner. The women enjoy the spoils of New Orleans, but their friendship is tested by one's ruthless need to win."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 4: "Sabi-Tage!"
"In Atlantic City, Leonie tries to quiet her self-doubt as she and Koysta hit the dance floor for the first time. In New Orleans, Pooja takes the floor for her first Latin competition while Colette is determined to beat her and her ex-partner Kristijan. When Sabrina returns home, she's faced with another choice between family and dance. Back home, Pooja reflects on the need to be as good as her mom and sister. Leonie celebrates moving past the pressure her parents put on her. Colette contemplates assisted living for her son."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 5: "They Hate Me Because I Win"
"After placing first in New Orleans, Sabrina is determined to prove it wasn't a fluke, but guilt from her family could derail her chances. Colette surprises Pooja in an attempt to find common ground. Donie tries to build her confidence with a photoshoot, but the photos leave her more uncomfortable than before. Leonie is riding high after her win in Atlantic City and prepares for the next competition in Atlanta. Tensions run high and the dancers' true feelings about each other are revealed."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 6: "Rhumba with Frenemies"
"At the Atlanta Open, the dancers are rattled by Leonie's surprise appearance. The tension between Sabrina and Stas explodes on and off the dance floor. Donie's placement continues to frustrate her. Colette finds peace in the ballroom and home. Pooja is disappointed with her results and starts to question her decision to switch to Latin. Leonie revels in finding her groove as they head into the biggest competition of the season."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 7: "Trophies Are Trash"
"With the biggest competition of the year around the corner, Sabrina is confronted by Stas, her daughter and her husband. Donie gets a reality check from Dancing with the Stars pro Val Chmerkovskiy. Leonie has a target on her back after winning in Atlanta, and her self-doubt resurfaces along with guilt about leaving her daughter. Colette is relieved with her son's progress. Pooja channels her inner champion before competing with her mother and sister for the first time."
Dancing Queens season 1 episode 8: "Losing's Not My Style"
"All of the ladies arrive in Dallas to face off against each other for the first time. Sabrina puts her foot in her mouth at drinks with the others and makes a new enemy. Colette is happy to be dancing without her previous baggage. Donie tries to find joy on the floor again. Leonie struggles to silence her worries. Pooja is ready to prove to her mom and sister that she can succeed at Latin. A surprise for Sabrina threatens to throw her off her game."
Dancing Queens release date
Dancing Queens premiered May 9 on Bravo at 9 pm ET/PT, with new episodes streaming the next day on Peacock.
We don't have a UK release date yet but we'll keep you posted as soon as one is available.
Dancing Queens plot
Here's the plot of Dancing Queens, courtesy of Bravo:
"The series follows Colette Marotto, Donie Burch, Gaëlle Benchetrit, Leonie Biggs, Pooja Mehta and Sabrina Strasser as they invest their time and money into their all-consuming passion to vie for the top spots, respect and recognition in the world of Pro-Am dance competitions. Pro-Am combines amateur dancers competing with professional partners. These highly skilled amateur dancers spend tens of thousands of dollars on their hair, makeup and outfits, plus the expenses for their professional partners to practice, travel and compete."
Dancing Queens cast
It's always fun meeting new members of the Bravo family. Let's get to know the cast of Dancing Queens courtesy of cast biographies provided by Bravo.
Colette Marotto
"As a business owner and single mother to a son with special needs, Colette (Scottsdale, Ariz.) has a lot of stress in her life and dancing allows her to focus on herself and forget her responsibilities. Recently, her pro dance partner left her to compete with Pooja, forcing her to find a new pro, Oleksiy 'Alex' Pigotskyy, and start from scratch. Her ballroom breakup created tension between the women and lit a fire within Colette to be even more successful to prove to her former pro that she can win without him."
Donie Burch
"Donie (New York City) has been dancing her entire life and studied dance performance in college. This top performer and her partner, Iliah Vinikovskiy, are determined to show the judges that she's one of the best dancers in the country. While she may not have a 'typical' dancer's physique, Donie fears the judges are rating her appearance more than her ability. Currently single, Donnie's obsession with dance leaves her little room for finding a partner off the floor."
Gaëlle Benchetrit
"Gaëlle was making a name for herself in the ballroom circuit before her recent pregnancy forced her into a hiatus. Now back on the dance floor, she's eager to prove that she's better than ever. Sparing no expense, her partner, Nino Langella, is one of the top professional dancers in the world and the envy of the other women."
Leonie Biggs
"Leonie (Haworth, N.J.) is a perfectionist who doesn't like to take on anything unless she can be the best at it. With a full plate, she balances life as a wife and mother with her high-powered career in finance. This dance season, Leonie has a new pro partner, Koysta Samarskyi, which adds stress, doubt and additional hours of practicing before she feels ready to compete. Fiercely competitive in nature, she feels the pressure to be a championship ballroom dancer and beat out the other ladies to earn the coveted first place."
Pooja Mehta
"A self-described rebel from a family of doctors, Pooja (Scottsdale, Ariz.) is a makeup artist with a successful beauty business. She and her husband are raising their two children with a mix of Jewish and Hindu traditions. Dancing is a family affair — Pooja and her mother and sister all dance with Colette's ex-pro partner, Kristijan Burazer. Previously a champion in the rhythm category, she recently switched to Latin to compete alongside her family and prove that she can succeed in their category too."
Sabrina Strasser
"Stay-at-home mom, Sabrina (Toronto) finds herself at odds between her dancing and family life. In a contentious on-again, off-again relationship with her pro dancer, Stanislav Kochergin, the two are back together and Sabrina is ready to claim the top prize. Her drive to win demands her time and energy — sometimes at the expense of her children and husband, who fears that Sabrina's hobby takes attention away from their life at home."
Dancing Queens trailer
Give Bravo all of the awards for making trailers, because one look at the Dancing Queens trailer and there's no question that this show has the makings of a hit new series on it. Take a look at the trailer below:
And here's an extended preview of the new series:
How to watch Dancing Queens
Dancing Queens airs on Bravo, with new episodes streaming the following day on Peacock.
If you have cut the cord to traditional cable/satellite television, Bravo is available on live TV streaming services such as Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
We don't have a premiere date for Dancing Queens in the UK but it will very likely end up on Hayu, where you can find several other Bravo series.
