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Let's Dance (German TV series)

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Let's Dance
GenreReality competition
Based onStrictly Come Dancing
Presented by
Judges
Opening themePepe Lienhard Orchester – Let’s Dance TV Theme
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
No. of seasons17
No. of episodes190
Production
Production locationsCologne, Germany (1–2, 4–)
Berlin, Germany (3)
Production companiesITV Studios Germany (1–7)
Seapoint Productions (8–)
BBC Studios Germany (8–)
Original release
NetworkRTL
ReleaseApril 3, 2006 (2006-04-03) –
present

Let's Dance is a German dance competition television series that premiered on April 3, 2006, on RTL and filmed live in Cologne. The show is based on the British reality TV competition Strictly Come Dancing and is part of the Dancing with the Stars franchise.

The format of the show consists of a celebrity paired with a professional dancer. Each couple performs predetermined dances and competes against the others for judges' points and audience votes. The couple receiving the lowest combined total of judges' points and audience votes is eliminated each week until only the champion dance pair remains.

Format

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Celebrities dance in the programs with a professional or successful tournament dancer in several dances. At the end of each performance, each jury member gives a score between one and ten. Which couples on the next Let's Dance show will participate and which not, will be determined by the jury rating and the audience, who can vote for their favorites by telephone at the end of the program. The last placed in the jury evaluation receives one point, the penultimate two points and so on. The same applies to the placements of the audience rating. The organizer does not publish the results of the audience rating, numbers of callers or ranking list. The highest placed person receives as many points as there are still couples in the race in the respective episode. Jury and spectator ratings are added together, the pair with the fewest points is eliminated. If there are several last-placed couples with the same rating, the couple with the lowest audience rating will be eliminated.[1]

Cast

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Hosts

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Nazan Eckes has been the host for seasons one to three. In season one and two, her co-host was Hape Kerkeling and in season three Daniel Hartwich. Between season four and ten Hartwich has been presenting alongside Sylvie Meis. The program is currently hosted by Hartwich and Austrian singer and former winner Victoria Swarovski. Daniel Hartwich was replaced by Oliver Geissen in the first regular show of season 11 and by Jan Köppen in fifth regular show and the final of season 15.

Colour key
  Host
  Contestant
Presenter Season
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Nazan Eckes
Hape Kerkeling
Daniel Hartwich
Sylvie Meis
Victoria Swarovski

Judging panel

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The judges in season one were Michael Hull, Markus Schöffl, Katarina Witt and Joachim Llambi. In season two Ute Lemper replaced Katarina Witt. The judges in season three were Harald Glööckler, Peter Kraus, Isabel Edvardsson and Joachim Llambi. In season four Roman Frieling replaced Peter Kraus and Motsi Mabuse replaced Isabel Edvardsson. In season five Maite Kelly replaced Harald Glööckler. From season six onwards, the judges are Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi. Dieter Bohlen filled in for Ute Lemper for the season 2 final. Joachim Llambi was replaced by Rúrik Gíslason in the season 15 launch show.

Colour key
  Judge
  Contestant
  Professional
Judge Season
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Joachim Llambi
Markus Schöffl
Katarina Witt
Michael Hull
Ute Lemper
Isabel Edvardsson
Peter Kraus
Harald Glööckler
Motsi Mabuse
Roman Frieling
Maite Kelly
Jorge González

Professional dancers

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Color key:

  Winner of the season
  Runner-up of the season
  Third place of the season
  Last place of the season
  Withdrew or quit in the season
  Still participating in the current season
  • Bold denotes a current professional dancer.

Series overview

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Season Couples Weeks Duration dates Placements
Premiere Finale First place Second place Third place
1 8 8 April 3, 2006 May 21, 2006 Wayne Carpendale & Isabel Edvardsson Wolke Hegenbarth & Oliver Seefeldt Sandy Mölling & Roberto Albanese
2 10 May 14, 2007 June 30, 2007 Susan Sideropoulos & Christian Polanc Katja Ebstein & Oliver Seefeldt Giovane Élber & Isabel Edvardsson
3 April 9, 2010 May 28, 2010 Sophia Thomalla & Massimo Sinató Sylvie van der Vaart & Christian Polanc, Christian Bärens Nina Bott & Roberto Albanese
4 9 March 23, 2011 May 18, 2011 Maite Kelly & Christian Polanc Moritz A. Sachs & Melissa Ortiz-Gomez Thomas Karaoglan & Sarah Latton
5 12 11 March 14, 2012 May 23, 2012 Magdalena Brzeska & Erich Klann Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató Stefanie Hertel & Sergiy Plyuta
6 10 9 April 5, 2013 May 31, 2013 Manuel Cortez & Melissa Ortiz-Gomez Sıla Şahin & Christian Polanc Paul Janke & Ekaterina Leonova
7 March 28, 2014 May 30, 2014 Alexander Klaws & Isabel Edvardsson Tanja Szewczenko & Willi Gabalier Carmen Geiss & Christian Polanc
8 14 12 March 13, 2015 June 5, 2015 Hans Sarpei & Kathrin Menzinger Minh-Khai Phan-Thi & Massimo Sinató Matthias Steiner & Ekaterina Leonova
9 March 11, 2016 June 3, 2016 Victoria Swarovski & Erich Klann Sarah Lombardi & Robert Beitsch Jana Pallaske & Massimo Sinató
10 13 February 24, 2017 June 9, 2017 Gil Ofarim & Ekaterina Leonova Vanessa Mai & Christian Polanc Angelina Kirsch & Massimo Sinató
11 March 9, 2018 June 8, 2018 Ingolf Lück & Ekaterina Leonova Judith Williams & Erich Klann Barbara Meier & Sergiu Luca
12 March 15, 2019 June 14, 2019 Pascal Hens & Ekaterina Leonova Ella Endlich & Valentin Lusin Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
13 February 21, 2020 May 22, 2020 Lili Paul-Roncalli & Massimo Sinató Moritz Hans & Renata Lusin Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
14 February 26, 2021 May 28, 2021 Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin Valentina Pahde & Valentin Lusin Nicolas Puschmann & Vadim Garbuzov
15 February 18, 2022 May 20, 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Janin Ullmann & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Mathias Mester & Renata Lusin
16 February 17, 2023 May 19, 2023 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel
17 February 23, 2024 May 24, 2024 Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev Jana Wosnitza & Vadim Garbuzov Detlef Soost & Ekaterina Leonova

Specials

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Only standalone programs or formats are listed as specials, and not those that are part of another program.

Christmas Specials

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Year Winning couple
2013 Magdalena Brzeska & Erich Klann
2022 Rúrik Gíslason & Malika Dzumaev
2023 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
2024 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger

Let's Dance – Let's Christmas

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Main article: Let's Dance – Let's Christmas (German TV series)

The show celebrated a special called Let's Dance – Let's Christmas with 5 celebrities from the past seasons on December 20, 2013, and on December 21, 2013. It was hosted by Daniel Hartwich & Sylvie Meis and the judging panel consisted of Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi. With the prize money of 10,000 euros, Magdalena Brzeska, as the winner of the show, supported blind children in Togo in her function as project sponsor of RTL – Wir helfen Kindern.

Celebrity Known for Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Status
Manuel Cortez Actor season 6 winner Oana Nechiti Eliminated
on December 20, 2013
Susan Sideropoulos Actress season 2 winner Stefano Terrazzino Eliminated
on December 20, 2013
Moritz A. Sachs Actor season 4 runner-up Isabel Edvardsson Third place
on December 21, 2013
Sophia Thomalla Actress season 3 winner Massimo Sinató Runner-up
on December 21, 2013
Magdalena Brzeska Gymnast season 5 winner Erich Klann Winner
on December 21, 2013

Let's Dance – Die große Weihnachtsshow

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2022
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On December 23, 2022, the special Let's Dance – Die große Weihnachtsshow (The big Christmas show) was broadcast. The jury consisted of Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi. Up to 60 points per couple were awarded. Hosts were Victoria Swarovski and Daniel Hartwich. Participants were the winners of 2020 Lili Paul-Roncalli & Massimo Sinató, the winner of 2021 Rúrik Gíslason, who danced with Malika Dzumaev this time instead of Renata Lusin, the winners of 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger, the runners-up of 2022 Janin Ullmann & Zsolt Sándor Cseke, and the third-place couple of 2022 Mathias Mester & Renata Lusin. All five couples presented two dances each. Although the show was taped on June 4, 2022, TV viewers were still able to vote live for their favorites as all five possible winning scenarios were pre-taped. The winners were Rúrik & Malika, who donated the prize money of 10,000 euros to the SOS Children's Villages in Africa.

Order Couple Let's Dance
history 		Dance Judge's Scores Total Grand Total
González Mabuse Llambi
1 Lili & Massimo season 13 winner Cha-cha-cha 10 10 8 28 57
7 Foxtrot 10 10 9 29
2 Mathias & Renata season 15 third place Charleston 8 8 7 23 49
6 Jive 9 9 8 26
3 René & Kathrin season 15 winner Quickstep 10 10 8 28 58
10 Tango 10 10 10 30
4 Janin & Zsolt season 15 runner-up Rumba 10 10 10 30 60
8 Charleston 10 10 10 30
5 Rúrik & Malika season 14 winner Jive 10 10 10 30 60
9 Contemporary 10 10 10 30
2023
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On December 22, 2023, there was another Christmas show. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, the hosts were Victoria Swarovski and Daniel Hartwich. Participants were the runners-up of 2012 Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató, the runner-up of 2016 Sarah Engels, who danced with Vadim Garbuzov this time instead of Robert Beitsch, the winners of 2018 Ingolf Lück & Ekaterina Leonova, the third-place couple of 2019 Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson, the runners-up of 2020 Moritz Hans & Renata Lusin, and the winners of 2023 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin. Although the show was taped on June 3, 2023, TV viewers were still able to vote live for their favorites as all six possible winning scenarios were pre-taped. The winners were Anna & Valentin, who donated the prize money of 10,000 euros to Ein Herz für Kinder.

Order Couple Let's Dance
history 		Dance Judge's Scores Total Grand Total
González Mabuse Llambi
1 Rebecca & Massimo season 5 runner-up Salsa 10 10 9 29 57
7 Tango 10 9 9 28
2 Moritz & Renata season 13 runner-up Charleston 10 10 9 29 56
8 Rumba 9 9 9 27
3 Sarah & Vadim season 9 runner-up Contemporary 10 10 8 28 52
9 Cha-cha-cha 9 8 7 24
4 Anna & Valentin season 16 winner Rumba 10 10 10 30 60
10 Quickstep 10 10 10 30
5 Ingolf & Ekaterina season 11 winner Tango 9 9 8 26 49
11 Jive 8 8 7 23
6 Benjamin & Isabel season 12 third place Viennese waltz 9 9 7 25 54
12 Contemporary 10 10 9 29
2024
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On December 20, 2024, there was the third Christmas show. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, the hosts were Victoria Swarovski and Daniel Hartwich. Participants were the quarter-finalist of 2019 Evelyn Burdecki, who danced with Vadim Garbuzov this time instead of Evgeny Vinokurov, the winners of 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger, the semi-finalist of 2022 Amira Aly, who danced with Valentin Lusin this time instead of Massimo Sinató, the runners-up of 2023 Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke, the winners of 2024 Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev, and Tony Bauer & Anastasia Mărușter, another couple of 2024. Although the show was taped on June 8, 2024, TV viewers were still able to vote live for their favorites as all six possible winning scenarios were pre-taped. The winners were René & Kathrin, who donated the prize money of 10,000 euros to the Big Life Foundation.

Order Couple Let's Dance
history 		Dance Judge's Scores Total Grand Total
González Mabuse Llambi
1 Julia & Zsolt season 16 runner-up Quickstep 10 9 8 27 57
7 Tango 10 10 10 30
2 Evelyn & Vadim season 12 quarter-finalist Tango 8 8 7 23 49
8 Contemporary 9 9 8 26
3 Tony & Anastasia season 17 contestant Waltz 9 8 7 24 50
9 Charleston 9 9 8 26
4 Gabriel & Malika season 17 winner Viennese waltz 10 10 10 30 60
10 Cha-cha-cha 10 10 10 30
5 Amira & Valentin season 15 semi-finalist Charleston 9 8 8 25 51
11 Rumba 9 9 8 26
6 René & Kathrin season 15 winner Jive 10 10 10 30 60
12 Contemporary 10 10 10 30

Let's Dance – Stepping Out

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Main article: Stepping Out (German TV series)

Let's Dance – Stepping Out was a spin-off of Let's Dance that aired on RTL in fall 2015. It was hosted by Daniel Hartwich & Sylvie Meis and the judging panel consisted of Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi.

Unlike the original dance show, the contestants were all couples in real life, not one celebrity plus one professional dancer.

Celebrity Known for Coach Status
Anna Hofbauer Model & former Die Bachelorette star Oliver Seefeldt Winners
on 16 October 2015
Marvin Albrecht Contestant on Die Bachelorette
Joelina Drews Daughter of Jürgen Drews Alla Bastert-Tkachenko Runners-up
on 16 October 2015
Marc Aurel Zeeb Contestant on Deutschland sucht den Superstar
Bruno Rauh Contestant on Bauer sucht Frau Timo Kulczak Third place
on 16 October 2015
Anja Rauh Contestant on Bauer sucht Frau
Mimi Fiedler Tatort actress Evgenij Voznyuk Eliminated
on 9 October 2015
Bernhard Bettermann Actor
Felix von Jascheroff Former Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten actor Maria Arces Eliminated
on 2 October 2015
Lisa Steiner Girlfriend of Felix von Jascheroff
Natascha Ochsenknecht Actress Nina Uszkureit Eliminated
on 11 September 2015
and on 25 September 2015
Umut Kekilli Football player
Mario Basler Former Football player Marta Arndt Withdrawn
on 22 September 2015
Doris Büld Fashion designer
Björn Freitag Chef Oliver Thalheim Eliminated
on 18 September 2015
Anna Freitag Model & former Miss Germany

Let's Dance – Die große Profi-Challenge

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  indicates the winning couple.
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  indicates the third-place couple.
Year
Champions
Runners-up
Third place
2019 Ekaterina Leonova & Massimo Sinató Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin
2020 Christina Luft & Christian Polanc Isabel Edvardsson & Marcus Weiß Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin
2021 Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov Christina Luft & Luca Hänni
2022 Renata Lusin & Christian Polanc Kathrin Menzinger & Evgeny Vinokurov Massimo Sinató & Vadim Garbuzov
2023 Malika Dzumaev & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Kathrin Menzinger & Valentin Lusin Andrzej Cibis & Vadim Garbuzov
2024 Massimo Sinató & Valentin Lusin Anastasia Stan & Evgeny Vinokurov Ekaterina Leonova & Paul Lorenz

2019

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On the show Let's Dance – Die große Profi-Challenge (The big professional challenge), only the professionals competed for the first time on June 27, 2019. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski. The show was pre-recorded on June 19, 2019. Because of that, a voting of the studio audience decided on the winners.

The solo dancers and some of the couples had other dancers on the floor. The professional challenge was won by Ekaterina Leonova & Massimo Sinató, Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov came second and Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin came third. The winners were promised that one of them will be allowed to choose his or her own celebrity dance partner at Let's Dance 2020.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin Tango & Foxtrot
2 Christina Luft Aerial acrobatics & Freestyle
3 Regina Luca & Sergiu Luca Hip Hop, Rhythmic gymnastics, Cha-cha-cha, Rumba & Jive
4 Ekaterina Leonova & Massimo Sinató Argentine tango
5 Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov Contemporary & Rumba
6 Robert Beitsch & Anastasia Bodnar Cha-cha-cha, Charleston, Waacking, Breakdance, Samba & Salsa
7 Marta Arndt, Evgeny Vinokurov & Evgenij Voznyuk Contemporary, Rumba & Paso Doble
8 Christian Polanc Contemporary & Paso Doble
9 Katja Kalugina & Andrzej Cibis Samba, Rumba & Commercial
10 Erich Klann & Oana Nechiti Argentine tango & Contemporary

2020

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In 2020, there was also a professional challenge, which was broadcast live on May 29, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this time it took place without a studio audience. Since then there has been a phone voting of the viewers at home to decide on the winners. The judges were again Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were again Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski.

Christina Luft & Christian Polanc won the second professional challenge and Isabel Edvardsson & Marcus Weiß were runners-up. As in the previous year, Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin took third place. For Let's Dance 2021, one of the two winners will be allowed to choose his or her own partner among the celebrities.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Marta Arndt & Robert Beitsch Contemporary, Rumba & Samba
2 Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov Argentine tango, Rumba, Paso Doble & Contemporary
3 Andrzej Cibis & Victoria Kleinfelder-Cibis Rumba, Contemporary, Argentine tango & Paso Doble
4 Christina Luft & Christian Polanc Paso Doble, Flamenco, Samba, Salsa, Argentine tango & Rumba
5 Alona Uehlin & Anton Skuratov Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese waltz & Hip Hop
6 Evgeny Vinokurov & Nina Bezzubova Rumba, Samba & Contemporary
7 Regina Luca & Sergiu Luca Samba, African dance & Rumba
8 Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin Tango, Viennese waltz, Quickstep & Foxtrot
9 Erich Klann & Anne-Marie Kot Contemporary & Pole dance
10 Isabel Edvardsson & Marcus Weiß Rumba, American Smooth & Foxtrot

2021

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In 2021, there was a professional challenge as well, which was broadcast live on June 4, 2021. The judges were again Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were again Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski. Due to a COVID-19 infection or COVID-19 contact, three originally planned couples, Alona Uehlin & Anton Skuratov, Malika Dzumaev & Zsolt Sándor Cseke and Regina Luca & Sergiu Luca, could not take part in the competition.

Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin won the third professional challenge. As in the first professional challenge in 2019, Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov came second. As in season 13, Christina Luft & Luca Hänni took third place. For Let's Dance 2022, one of the two winners will be allowed to choose his or her own partner among the celebrities.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Andrzej Cibis & Victoria Kleinfelder-Cibis Contemporary, Freestyle & Jitterbug
2 Evgeny Vinokurov & Nina Bezzubova Rumba & Contemporary
3 Marta Arndt & Christian Polanc Paso Doble, Argentine tango, Slow Jive, Rumba & Contemporary
4 Robert Beitsch, Oxana Lebedew & Katharina Lebedew Acrobatics, Rumba, Contemporary & Samba
5 Christina Luft & Luca Hänni Viennese waltz, Contemporary & Freestyle
6 Patricija Belousova & Alexandru Ionel Tango, Paso Doble & Foxtrot
7 Renata Lusin & Valentin Lusin Tango, Waltz & Paso Doble
8 Kathrin Menzinger & Vadim Garbuzov Rumba, Argentine tango, Contemporary, Samba & Paso Doble

2022

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In 2022, there was another professional challenge, which was broadcast live on May 27, 2022. The judges were again Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were again Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski. For the first time, the professionals weren't allowed to choose their dance partners themselves, but rather the producers of the show put the couples together.

Renata Lusin & Christian Polanc won the fourth professional challenge. It was the second win in a professional challenge for both of them. Kathrin Menzinger & Evgeny Vinokurov came second and Massimo Sinató & Vadim Garbuzov took third place. For Let's Dance 2023, one of the two winners will be allowed to choose his or her own partner among the celebrities.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Malika Dzumaev & Robert Beitsch Cha-cha-cha, Samba & Jive
2 Patricija Ionel & Sergiu Luca Viennese waltz
3 Christina Luft & Andrzej Cibis Jive, Tango, Cha-cha-cha & Paso Doble
4 Ekaterina Leonova & Oxana Lebedew Flamenco, Paso Doble & Tango
5 Alexandru Ionel & Anastasia Bodnar Tango, Rumba, Paso Doble & Freestyle
6 Renata Lusin & Christian Polanc Flamenco, Paso Doble, Contemporary, Rumba & Salsa
7 Isabel Edvardsson & Valentin Lusin Foxtrot, Tango & Rumba
8 Massimo Sinató & Vadim Garbuzov Contemporary, Ballet, Tango, Paso Doble & Viennese waltz
9 Zsolt Sándor Cseke & Marta Arndt Rumba, Contemporary, Paso Doble & Samba
10 Kathrin Menzinger & Evgeny Vinokurov Tango & Paso Doble

2023

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In 2023, there was the fifth professional challenge, which was broadcast live on May 26, 2023. The judges were again Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were again Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski. For the first time, lots were used to determine who danced with whom. The winners were found by a new method. After all couples had danced their freestyle, there was an interim decision. The three teams with the most votes were allowed to compete against each other a second time in a "Dance Off". They danced one after the other to the same song - "Higher" by Michael Bublé. All votes from the first round were added to those from the second round.

Malika Dzumaev & Zsolt Sándor Cseke were announced as the winners. Kathrin Menzinger & Valentin Lusin came second and Andrzej Cibis & Vadim Garbuzov took third place. There was a new prize as well. For Let's Dance 2024, the winning couple will create the choreography for the professional opening of the launch show. Also, both of them get a bonus jury ranking point to use within the first four regular shows that can save them and their celebrity partners from elimination.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Kathrin Menzinger & Valentin Lusin Foxtrot, Tango, Quickstep, Tap dance & Jazz
2 Evgeny Vinokurov & Anna Salita Cha-cha-cha & Rumba
3 Ekaterina Leonova & Alexandru Ionel Tango, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Rumba & Contemporary
4 Patricija Ionel & Christian Polanc Contemporary & Ballroom styles
5 Malika Dzumaev & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Paso Doble & Samba
6 Christina Luft & Isabel Edvardsson Tango, Contemporary & Rumba
7 Marta Arndt & Artur Balandin Rumba, Jive, Paso Doble & Freestyle
8 Andrzej Cibis & Vadim Garbuzov Foxtrot, Cha-cha-cha, Paso Tango fusion
9 Mariia Maksina & Massimo Sinató Paso Doble, Salsa, Flamenco, Samba & Freestyle

2024

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In 2024, there was the sixth professional challenge, which was broadcast live on May 31, 2024. The judges were again Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they commented but gave no points. The hosts were again Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski. For the second time, lots were used to determine who danced with whom. This time, there were three different rounds. First, all couples danced their freestyle as usual, then the “Quickdance Battle” took place for the first time, in which all couples danced one after the other to the same song - "Spicy Margarita" by Jason Derulo & Michael Bublé. An interim decision was then made. The three teams with the most votes were allowed to compete against each other a third time in a "Dance Off". Again they danced one after the other to the same song - "Can't Help Falling in Love [DARK VERSION]" by Tommee Profitt feat. brooke. All votes from the first two rounds were added to those from the third round.

Massimo Sinató & Valentin Lusin were announced as the winners. Anastasia Stan & Evgeny Vinokurov came second and Ekaterina Leonova & Paul Lorenz took third place. For Let's Dance 2025, the winning couple will create the choreography for the professional opening of the launch show. Also, both of them get a bonus jury ranking point to use within the first four regular shows that can save them and their celebrity partners from elimination.

Running order
Order Couple Freestyle dance
1 Mariia Maksina & Vadim Garbuzov Foxtrot, Contemporary, Paso Doble, Viennese waltz & Samba
2 Malika Dzumaev & Fabian Täschner Paso Doble, Contemporary, Samba & Jumpstyle
3 Ekaterina Leonova & Paul Lorenz Tango, Foxtrot & Argentine tango
4 Anastasia Stan & Evgeny Vinokurov Samba, Tango, Paso Doble, Rumba & Foxtrot
5 Marta Arndt & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Jive, Samba & Salsa
6 Andrzej Cibis & Adeline Kastalion Contemporary, Paso Doble, Tango, Rumba & Freestyle
7 Massimo Sinató & Valentin Lusin Tango, Paso Doble, Contemporary & Freestyle
8 Kathrin Menzinger & Mika Tatarkin Argentine tango, Samba, Rumba, Paso Doble & Tango
9 Patricija Ionel & Alexandru Ionel Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot & Freestyle

Let's Dance – Llambis Tanzduell

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In 2019 and 2020, RTL broadcast the spin-off show Let's Dance – Llambis Tanzduell (Llambi's dance duel). In each episode, Let's Dance judge Joachim Llambi sends two professional dancers or celebrities abroad, where they learn unknown local dances. They are supported by local dance trainers. Afterwards, both of them present their skills in front of spectators in national costume together with a local dance group and also solo. Back in Germany, the professional dancers meet Llambi again and review their experiences with the images. At the end of the dance, the local dance trainers and Llambi give it a grade between 1 and 10. The sum of both points awarded determines the winner of the duel.

The results of the duels were as follows:

Duel Date Location Dance style Winning contestant 1st points (dance trainers) + 2nd points (Joachim Llambi) = total points Losing contestant 1st points (dance trainers) + 2nd points (Joachim Llambi) = total points
1 April 19, 2019 Hawaii Hula Christian Polanc 9 (live audience) + 8 = 17 Massimo Sinató 8 (live audience) + 7 = 15
2 April 19, 2020 Senegal Sabar Oana Nechiti 9.3 + 8 = 17.3 Kathrin Menzinger 6.5 + 8 = 14.5
3 April 26, 2020 Norway Halling Massimo Sinató 5.6 + 7 = 12.6 Christian Polanc 6.4 + 6 = 12.4
4 May 3, 2020 New Zealand Haka Pascal Hens 7.5 + 8 = 15.5 Ingolf Lück 6.5 + 7 = 13.5
5 May 10, 2020 Georgia Kazbeguri Erich Klann 10 + 9 = 19 Valentin Lusin 10 + 8 = 18
6 May 17, 2020 Peru Scissors dance Evgeny Vinokurov 8.6 + 8 = 16.6 Sergiu Luca 6.1 + 6 = 12.1
7 May 24, 2020 Ireland Irish dance Marta Arndt 8 + 6 = 14 Isabel Edvardsson 7 + 6 = 13

Let's Dance – Kids

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Main article: Let's Dance – Kids (German TV series)

In March 2021, RTL announced that it would broadcast Let's Dance – Kids on its own streaming platform TVNOW from April 9, 2021, for four episodes. As in the original version, Daniel Hartwich and Victoria Swarovski were the presenters. Also formed Joachim Llambi, Motsi Mabuse and Jorge Gonzalez the jury.

The show is based on the American version Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.

Celebrity Notability (known for) Professional partner Coach Status
Maris Ohneck Erdoğan Atalay son Jana Lebersky Sergiu Luca Eliminated 1st
on May 16, 2021
Spencer König Die Pfefferkörner actor Selma Lohmann Melissa Ortiz-Gomez Eliminated 2nd
on May 23, 2021
Zoé Baillieu Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten actress Mischa Bakscheev Regina Luca
Third place
on May 30, 2021
Angelina Stecher-Williams Judith Williams daughter Erik Rettich Victoria Kleinfelder-Cibis
Runner-up
on June 6, 2021
Jona Szewczenko Tanja Szewczenko daughter Tizio Tiago Domingues da Silva Roberto Albanese
Winner
on June 6, 2021

Let's Dance – Die Live-Tour

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Year Couple with the most wins Number of wins
2019 Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson 10
2021 Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin 6
2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger 18
2023 Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke 9
2024 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger 16

2019

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Let's Dance – Die Live-Tour (The Live Tour) is a nationwide arena tour in Germany. Let's Dance went on tour in autumn 2019 for the first time. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi, they judged and gave points but only the audience in the arena decided on the winning couple every evening. The host was Daniel Hartwich. The group dances were choreographed by Massimo Sinató and Victoria Kleinfelder-Cibis. The tour began on 8 November in Riesa and finished on 29 November in Munich. In total there were 16 cities and 17 shows.

Participating couples and their dances were:

Celebrity Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Dances Number
of wins
Rebecca Mir season 5 runner-up Massimo Sinató Salsa and Tango (new) 4
Pascal Hens season 12 winner Renata Lusin Salsa and Tango (Jury dance) 1
Benjamin Piwko season 12 third place Isabel Edvardsson Rumba and Paso Doble 10
Evelyn Burdecki season 12 quarter-finalist Valentin Lusin Jive and Salsa 0
Oliver Pocher season 12 contestant Christina Luft Paso Doble and Charleston 1
Sabrina Mockenhaupt season 12 contestant Erich Klann Tango and Waltz 1

Other participating professionals were:

The results of the tour were as follows:

Date City Winners
November 8, 2019 Riesa Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató
November 9, 2019 1 Dortmund 1 Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 10, 2019 Mannheim Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató
November 13, 2019 Kiel Pascal Hens & Renata Lusin
November 14, 2019 Düsseldorf Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 15, 2019 Nuremberg Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 16, 2019 1 Leipzig 1 Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 18, 2019 Leipzig Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 19, 2019 Braunschweig Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 20, 2019 Berlin Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató
November 21, 2019 Oberhausen Rebecca Mir & Massimo Sinató
November 22, 2019 Bremen Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 24, 2019 Hamburg Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 26, 2019 Hanover Oliver Pocher & Christina Luft
November 27, 2019 Frankfurt am Main Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson
November 28, 2019 Cologne Sabrina Mockenhaupt & Erich Klann
November 29, 2019 Munich Benjamin Piwko & Isabel Edvardsson

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2021

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Let's Dance went on tour in autumn 2021 for the second time. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi again, they judged and gave points but only the audience in the arena decided on the winning couple every evening. The host was Daniel Hartwich. The group dances were choreographed by Vadim Garbuzov and Kathrin Menzinger. The tour began on 2 November in Riesa and finished on 28 November in Düsseldorf. In total there were 14 cities and 19 shows.

Participating couples and their dances were:

Celebrity Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Dances Number
of wins
Lili Paul-Roncalli season 13 winner Andrzej Cibis Tango and Freestyle (Magic Moment) 1
Moritz Hans season 13 runner-up Malika Dzumaev Charleston and Rumba (Jury dance) 1
Luca Hänni season 13 third place Christina Luft Cha-cha-cha and Rumba 5
Tijan Njie season 13 semi-finalist Kathrin Menzinger Samba and Tango 1
Rúrik Gíslason season 14 winner Renata Lusin Paso Doble and Jive 6
Valentina Pahde season 14 runner-up Valentin Lusin Freestyle (Magic Moment) and Viennese waltz 1
Nicolas Puschmann season 14 third place Vadim Garbuzov Waltz and Charleston 4

Other participating professionals were:

  • Alexandru Ionel
  • Evgeny Vinokurov
  • Jesse Wijnans
  • Marta Arndt
  • Regina Luca
  • Victoria Kleinfelder-Cibis
  • Zsolt Sándor Cseke

The results of the tour were as follows:

Date City Winners
November 2, 2021 Riesa Nicolas Puschmann & Vadim Garbuzov
November 3, 2021 Valentina Pahde & Valentin Lusin
November 5, 2021 Hanover Nicolas Puschmann & Vadim Garbuzov
November 6, 2021 2 Hamburg 2 Nicolas Puschmann & Vadim Garbuzov
November 7, 2021 Oberhausen Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
November 9, 2021 Leipzig Moritz Hans & Malika Dzumaev
November 10, 2021 Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 12, 2021 Nuremberg Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
November 13, 2021 2 Nuremberg 2 Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
November 14, 2021 Dortmund Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 16, 2021 Frankfurt am Main Lili Paul-Roncalli & Andrzej Cibis
November 17, 2021 Tijan Njie & Kathrin Menzinger
November 18, 2021 Berlin Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
November 19, 2021 Bremen Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 20, 2021 2 Mannheim 2 Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 22, 2021 Braunschweig Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 23, 2021 Luca Hänni & Christina Luft
November 27, 2021 2 Cologne 2 Rúrik Gíslason & Renata Lusin
November 28, 2021 Düsseldorf Nicolas Puschmann & Vadim Garbuzov

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2022

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Let's Dance went on tour in autumn 2022 for the third time. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi again, they judged and gave points but only the audience in the arena decided on the winning couple every evening. The host was Daniel Hartwich. The group dances were choreographed by Vadim Garbuzov and Kathrin Menzinger. The tour began on 31 October in Riesa and finished on 27 November in Düsseldorf. In total there were 16 cities and 22 shows.

Participating couples and their dances were:

Celebrity Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Dances Number
of wins
René Casselly season 15 winner Kathrin Menzinger Tango and Freestyle (Final Freestyle) 18
Janin Ullmann season 15 runner-up Zsolt Sándor Cseke Charleston and Rumba 2
Mathias Mester season 15 third place Renata Lusin Paso Doble and Salsa 1
Sarah Mangione season 15 quarter-finalist Vadim Garbuzov Foxtrot and Contemporary 1
Bastian Bielendorfer season 15 contestant Ekaterina Leonova Cha-cha-cha and Tango 0
Mike Singer season 15 contestant Christina Luft Contemporary and Quickstep 0
Timur Ülker season 15 contestant Malika Dzumaev Jive and Tango 0

Other participating professionals were:

  • Alexandru Ionel
  • Andrzej Cibis
  • Dimitar Stefanin
  • Evgeny Vinokurov
  • Jesse Wijnans
  • Marta Arndt
  • Patricija Ionel
  • Regina Luca
  • Valentin Lusin

The results of the tour were as follows:

Date City Winners
October 31, 2022 Riesa René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 1, 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 3, 2022 Berlin René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 4, 2022 Oberhausen René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 5, 2022 3 Dortmund 3 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 6, 2022 Cologne René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 8, 2022 Leipzig René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 9, 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 11, 2022 Munich René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 12, 2022 3 Nuremberg 3 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 13, 2022 Nuremberg René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 14, 2022 Mannheim Janin Ullmann & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 16, 2022 Hamburg René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 17, 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 18, 2022 Bremen Janin Ullmann & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 19, 2022 3 Stuttgart 3 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 21, 2022 Frankfurt am Main René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 22, 2022 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 23, 2022 Braunschweig Sarah Mangione & Vadim Garbuzov
November 24, 2022 Mathias Mester & Renata Lusin
November 26, 2022 3 Hanover 3 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 27, 2022 Düsseldorf René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger

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2023

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Let's Dance went on tour in autumn 2023 for the fourth time. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi again, they judged and gave points but only the audience in the arena decided on the winning couple every evening. The host was Daniel Hartwich. The group dances were choreographed by Vadim Garbuzov and Kathrin Menzinger. The tour began on 7 November in Riesa and finished on 4 December in Mannheim. In total there were 16 cities and 20 shows.

Participating couples and their dances were:

Celebrity Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Dances Number
of wins 		Number
of 2nd places
Ingolf Lück season 11 winner Ekaterina Leonova Rumba and Tango 0 1
Anna Ermakova season 16 winner Valentin Lusin Tango and Contemporary 7 10
Julia Beautx season 16 runner-up Zsolt Sándor Cseke Samba and Quickstep 9 5
Philipp Boy season 16 third place Patricija Ionel Jive and Paso Doble 4 3
Mimi Kraus season 16 contestant Mariia Maksina Waltz and Tango 0 0
Abdelkarim season 16 contestant Kathrin Menzinger Charleston (Group dance) and Cha-cha-cha 0 1

Other participating professionals were:

  • Alexandru Ionel
  • Andrzej Cibis
  • Christina Hänni
  • Dimitar Stefanin
  • Evgeny Vinokurov
  • Jesse Wijnans
  • Katja Kalugina
  • Malika Dzumaev
  • Marta Arndt
  • Vadim Garbuzov

The results of the tour were as follows:

Date City Winners Runners-up
November 7, 2023 Riesa Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 9, 2023 Leipzig Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 10, 2023 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel
November 11, 2023 4 Munich 4 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Abdelkarim & Kathrin Menzinger
November 12, 2023 Munich Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 14, 2023 Nuremberg Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel
November 16, 2023 Berlin Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 17, 2023 Bremen Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 18, 2023 4 Hamburg 4 Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel
November 21, 2023 Braunschweig Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 23, 2023 Frankfurt am Main Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 24, 2023 Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 25, 2023 4 Stuttgart 4 Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
November 27, 2023 Stuttgart Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 28, 2023 Düsseldorf Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 29, 2023 Dortmund Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Ingolf Lück & Ekaterina Leonova
December 1, 2023 Hanover Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
December 2, 2023 4 Oberhausen 4 Philipp Boy & Patricija Ionel Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
December 3, 2023 Cologne Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin
December 4, 2023 Mannheim Julia Beautx & Zsolt Sándor Cseke Anna Ermakova & Valentin Lusin

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2024

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Let's Dance went on tour in autumn 2024 for the fifth time. The judges were Jorge González, Motsi Mabuse and Joachim Llambi again, they judged and gave points but only the audience in the arena decided on the winning couple every evening. The host was Daniel Hartwich. The group dances were choreographed by Vadim Garbuzov and Kathrin Menzinger. The tour began on 29 October in Riesa and finished on 28 November in Zurich. In total there were 17 cities and 23 shows.

Participating couples and their dances were:

Celebrity Let's Dance
history 		Professional partner Dances Number
of wins 		Number
of 2nd places
René Casselly season 15 winner Kathrin Menzinger Freestyle (new) and Jive 16 5
Sharon Battiste season 16 contestant Valentin Lusin Cha-cha-cha and Rumba (Partner Switch) 0 0
Gabriel Kelly season 17 winner Malika Dzumaev Tango and Samba (Jury dance) 5 17
Jana Wosnitza season 17 runner-up Vadim Garbuzov Viennese waltz and Paso Doble 2 0
Detlef Soost season 17 third place Ekaterina Leonova Samba and Tango (Trio dance with Mariia Maksina) 0 0
Lina Larissa Strahl season 17 contestant Zsolt Sándor Cseke Quickstep and Cha-cha-cha 0 1

Other participating professionals were:

  • Alexandru Ionel
  • Anastasia Mărușter
  • Evgeny Vinokurov
  • Katja Kalugina
  • Mariia Maksina
  • Marta Arndt
  • Mika Tatarkin
  • Paul Lorenz
  • Renata Lusin
  • Sergiu Mărușter

The results of the tour were as follows:

Date City Winners Runners-up
October 29, 2024 Riesa René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
October 31, 2024 Leipzig René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Lina Larissa Strahl & Zsolt Sándor Cseke
November 1, 2024 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 2, 2024 5 Munich 5 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 3, 2024 Munich René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 5, 2024 Mannheim René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 6, 2024 Oberhausen René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 8, 2024 Hamburg René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 9, 2024 5 Hamburg 5 Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 10, 2024 Berlin René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 12, 2024 Nuremberg Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 13, 2024 Cologne René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 14, 2024 Bremen Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 15, 2024 Hanover René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 16, 2024 5 Hanover 5 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 18, 2024 Braunschweig René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 20, 2024 Frankfurt am Main René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 21, 2024 René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 22, 2024 Stuttgart René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 23, 2024 5 Stuttgart 5 Jana Wosnitza & Vadim Garbuzov Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 25, 2024 Dortmund Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger
November 26, 2024 Düsseldorf Jana Wosnitza & Vadim Garbuzov Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev
November 28, 2024 Zurich Gabriel Kelly & Malika Dzumaev René Casselly & Kathrin Menzinger

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References

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  1. ^ "Let's Dance: Was ist erlaubt und was ist verboten?". rtl.de (in German). June 1, 2016.
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