Across
- 2. The late head judge who wanted "no messing about"
- 5. The "S" in DWTS
- 8. Shiny discs sewn onto costumes for sparkle
- 9. Fast version of the Waltz requiring lots of spinning
- 10. The pre-recorded video clip shown before the dance
- 11. Creative pro known for face paint and conceptual routines
- 13. Cheeky Latin dance; "one, two, __ __ __"
- 14. A week where partners are swapped (rare now)
- 16. The "dance of love"; slow and sensual Latin
- 19. An illegal move in standard/Latin dances (unless it's Jazz/Contemp)
- 20. The wooden surface they dance on
- 21. The shiny trophy awarded to the champions
- 22. The upper body posture held in ballroom dances
- 23. Winner with Kaitlyn Bristowe; married to Nikki Bella
- 24. The "handsome" pro often paired with models or reality stars
- 27. Two-time winner and wife of Maks
- 30. Former pro and current co-host of the show
- 32. Pro dancer known for being a prankster
- 33. The last episode of the season
- 36. The "anything goes" finale round dance
- 37. Essential orange cosmetic application for ballroom
- 38. Slow, elegant dance in 3/4 time
- 40. The big group number starting the show
- 41. The show is broadcast in real time: "__ from Hollywood!"
- 43. The "perfect" paddle score
- 45. A traveling step used in the Samba
- 46. Emotional dance style usually barefoot
- 49. British pro known for her bright personality
- 52. Sparkly dust often found in hair and on skin
- 53. Roaring 20s dance with swivel feet
- 55. The yearly cycle of the show
- 57. How fans keep their favorites in the competition
- 60. Current host and former Fresh Prince star
- 65. The unit of time for each round of competition
- 66. Energetic judge known for standing up and shouting
- 67. Smooth ballroom dance resembling a slow walk
- 68. The area where couples wait for results
- 69. Six-time champion turned judge
- 71. Striking the floor with the back of the foot first (Standard)
- 73. Dancing in time with the music's rhythm and mood
Down
- 1. Rapid rotation step used in the Viennese Waltz
- 3. The streaming home of the show (along with ABC)
- 4. The collective name for the rhythm dances
- 5. When the judges choose one bottom-two couple to stay
- 6. Pro dancer and wife of Val
- 7. Common transition step in Jive
- 12. Judge known for calling out illegal lifts
- 15. The chemistry between the pro and the star
- 17. Two-time winner from the Chmerkovskiy family
- 18. The sad part of the night where a couple goes home
- 25. Fast Latin dance with kicks and flicks
- 26. Fast ballroom dance where couples "run" across the floor
- 28. The backup dancers who perform bumpers and openers
- 29. Staccato ballroom dance with sharp head turns
- 31. Pointing the foot to extend the leg line (Latin)
- 34. High energy style; often theatrical
- 35. The collective name for the standard smooth dances
- 39. The straight line across the shoulders in standard hold
- 42. The professional partner
- 44. Beloved original host of the series
- 46. The outfit worn during the performance
- 47. The "bad boy" of the ballroom; Val's older brother
- 48. Sultry version of the Tango with leg hooks (ganchos)
- 50. A common paddle score for a decent but not great dance
- 51. A week where a third dancer joins the couple
- 54. The "bullfight" dance; dramatic and intense
- 55. The balcony area where couples used to get scores
- 56. The original network home of the show
- 58. Pro known for her hard-hitting choreography and Season 19 win
- 59. The numbers held up by the judges
- 61. Strings on a dress that shake during a shimmy
- 62. Club dance often featured; involves pretzel turns
- 63. Two-time winner and long-running pro (retired)
- 64. The object the judge holds up with the score on it
- 70. Practice time during the week
- 72. The "party" dance from Brazil; lots of bounce