Make Your Pro Wish List For Dancing With The Stars Season 23
Dancing With The Stars Season 23 will come faster than we think, so, we better make our new Pro Wish List. Question: If you were to pick 12 pros (6 males and 6 females), who would they be? You can also pick a few Alternatives in case they make the cast a little bigger, in case your main choices don’t work out, or they can’t do it for various reasons. You can also pick who you think should be in the Troupe. Let us know your picks in comments and then we’ll send this post to TPTB in a few weeks.
Below is my Pro Wish List (yes, I want some new faces):
Male Pros: Derek Hough (I don’t know how they’d swing this being he will be busy with “Hairspray” and “Singing In The Rain”, but DWTS is just not the same without him! 🙁 ), Gleb Savchenko (he’s most likely doing SCD, but, how cool it would be if they switched him to our version and a dream come true), Mark Ballas (he’s so creative. This is a must choreographer), Sasha Farber, Shannon Holtzapffel, Dennis Jauch (Shannon and Dennis were awesome in the troupe this past season. They were full of muscle and showy too).
Alternatives: Alexey Balash (one of the best dancers on DWTS Russia. He’s one of the world’s best choreographers too), Tristan MacManus, Kiril Kulish
Female Pros: Peta Murgatroyd (if she can’t, see the Alternatives, but, I am so going to miss her), Sharna Burgess, Allison Holker, Edyta Sliwinksa, Karina Smirnoff, Lindsay Arnold
Alternatives: Elena Samadonova (what a dream come true this would be. She’d make an awesome Judge too), Julianne Hough (DWTS needs a super hire dancer and choreographer like her), Emma Slater, Kym Johnson, Witney Carson
Troupe: Nika Kljun, Sonny Fredie Pedersen, Hayley Erbert, Paul Karmiryan, Paul Barris, Jenna Johnson
We plan to do a Celebrity Wish List very soon as well! So stay tuned!
Karina
Anna
Edyta
Mark
Keo
Val
Derek
Artem
Sasha
Tony
Whitney
Sharna
Karina
Allison
Lindsey
Edyta
Emma
I’m going to preface my list by saying my knowledge of dancers outside the DWTS sphere is limited. That being said, it’s interesting to me that I was able to come up with a list with plenty of alternates easily for the female pros. The male pros I had a harder time with. I think it’s because we see less rotation among the male pros as of late, and there are some in the current list of male pros I’m not a huge fan of.
Without further ado…
Females: Lindsay, Karina, Sharna, Peta, Emma, Allison
Alternates (listed in order of preference): Kym, Edyta, Anna
Males: Derek, Mark, Tristan, Gleb, Sasha, Artem
Alternates (listed in order of preference): Keo, Paul Karmiryan
For the males:
Sasha, Mark, SHANNON!, Tony, Dennis, and anyone but Val
Alternatives: Keo, Alan, and anyone but Val
For the females:
Sharna, Emma, Lindsay, Anna, Peta, and I guess Witney
Alternatives: Edyta, Kym (although I’d rather her be a judge)
Troupe: Alan, Jenna, Hayley, Kiril, Jensen Arnold (she was great in the little bit this season!), Paul Barris, Brittany Cherry, Julz Tocker
Male pros:
Derek (probably not, but a girl can dream)
Mark
Sasha
Artem
Tony
Keo
Female pros:
Julianne (again probably not, but would love to see her back as judge)
Allison
Emma
Lindsay
Witney
Karina
Alternates:
Sharna
Troupe
Hayley
Alan
Jenna
Brittany
Oops! I forgot to put Artem on my male pros list! I really want him back! And I’d also prefer to have Allison in Mandy Moore’s position. She’d come up with different choreography instead of just the bump and grind.
Karina, Emma, Lindsay, Sharna, Anna, Kym
Derek, Sasha, Mark, Tristan, Artem, Gleb
No Troupe
My first thought is that I would like to see them overhaul the entire pro cast. Bring in a bunch of new faces and new ideas. Get back to ballroom preferably. I don’t see that happening though so here we go.
Male:
Mark
Sasha
Artem (though I think he may go back to SCD)
Alan
Tristan (fat chance since he has left even SCD because he wasn’t enjoying it)
Shannon
Female:
Emma
Sharna
Lindsay
Karina
Edyta
Kym
I’m not even going to say Peta since it looks like she is pregnant.
Troupe: I’d actually like to see them all go away. I find them usually unnecessary.
Lindsay, Emma, Kym, Sharna, Karina, Allison
Mark and Sasha without a doubt, Keo since he did do better this season, Gleb, Artem and someone new.
Love to have Derek back, but that’s wishful thinking. The show is definitely not the same without him. I’m glad Mark is coming back because I can’t begin to think how it would be if both of them were gone.
Please, no Tony or Val. Tony is boring, Val is boring. But unfortunately, I think we’re stuck with both of them, but I will not put them on my list and I will continue to leave the room or mute the tv whenever they are on if they are back.
I also think, like others, that the troupe can go away. Then it would be just the couple dancing each dance like it should be.
Males pro- Mark Derek Sasha Tristan Henry Julz keo val
Female pro- Emma – Kym- Lindsay
Allison- Whitney – Karina- sharna
Troupe- Haley- Paul – Brittany – Shannon- Alan
They’re all so talented and bring something to the table – if the didn’t, they wouldn’t be on the show. THey have an arsenal of talent, personalities, teaching styles, and experts in different realms of the dance world.
Female:
Sharna, Emma, Lindsay, Karina,
Male:
Tony, Mark, Sasha, Artem
It sounds like Peta will be occupied, and for as much as I love Kym – I think her season with Robert was her swan song. As it should be – they are lovely people to know. I do love her as All Access and she really rounds out the Todd/Helen desk in AU. Although I think more of Bruno and Kym would be HILARIOUS!
I usually have a wish list for content improvement – ridding of jazz and contemporary (makes the freestyle more unique and there are already tv shows that showcase this) bringing back Mambo, hustle, swing, or adding bolero.
Females: Lindsay, Emma, Karina, Peta (if she’s not pregnant), Witney, Sharna
Alternatives: Edyta, Jenna, Allison
I also love the idea of Allison being put in Mandy Moores position!
Males: Derek (although I guess it won’t happen), Mark, Sasha, Artem, Shannon, maybe Dennis?
Alternatives: Val, Alan, Keo, Kiril
Troupe: Jenna (if not pro), Hayley, Dennis, Alan
Guys: Derek(if he can, last season was like a generic brand, it worked but was not high quality), Mark, Sasha, Tony, Val(if we must), Artem/someone old
Gals: Lindsay (give her another Wanyá because wow), Peta (unless the rumors are true)/Emma, Karina, Witney, Sharna, Allison/Edyta/ Anna/ Kym
Hmmm….. This may be difficult.
Men… I was going to put Derek on here, because I did miss his choreographic genius, but I am happy to see him expand his horizons and fly away from the show. So, I decided he needs to be NOT on, and had to take him off my list.
Mark, Sasha, Artem (if he’s like his Patty LaBelle season), Tony, Val and I’m open to new pros who are similar in personality and teaching to Mark and Sasha.
Lindsay, Emma, Karina, Edyta, Sharna, Brittany.
I don’t want to see the troupe dismantled, but the role changed. I would give them the role to choreograph all of the show openers. They do a great job with the bumpers, I think they should be able to show their skills with a full number. I also think they should reduce the number of times that pros are allowed to add troup members into their dance. Because it’s been allowed so much over the last several seasons, they won’t be able to go “cold turkey.” Instead, each couple should only be allowed to use the troupe once plus the freestyle. And one use of troupe per week, first come first served. As for who should be in the troupe, I’ve no suggestions.
Ok so I’m going to start with the female pros: Allison, Lindsay, Karina, witney, edyta, and sharna. For the guys I would pick (and I would usually say Derek but he is going to be super busy….which is good because now the people who dkt watch the show will see how awesome he is): Mark, Val, keo, Tony, artem, and Sasha. If edyta isn’t back I would go with Anna.
Women: Karina, Emma, Lindsay, Kym and who ever else I don’t care, don’t dislike any of them.
Men: Mark, Sasha, then don’t really care, I’m fine with giving Keo another chance to see if he can keep going with the new momentum, I like Artem well enough, I don’t dislike Tony anymore just find him boring but so what…Shannon, now HE is the HOT one imo, if he knows ballroom he can be a star for them, Paul Karmyrian…
I missed Derek terribly and if thinks he can fit it in I’d love to see him but honestly I think his plate is pretty full and they are wonderful opportunities.
I would leave troupe the same. And I would get rid of Mandy Moore for choreography for group numbers. she is very hit or miss.
I’ll preface mine by saying, I’m not including Peta, Derek and Julianne because I don’t think they will be able or want to. And I include ones I wouldn’t care for but I know will be there (Val).
Male: Mark, Val, Artem, Tony (I know he’s not up to snuff w/the new generation but someone has to get the older celebrities), SHANNON and DENNIS from troupe (these two have vast experience & are ready to go).
Totally agree with you about Shannon (my favorite) and Dennis. I didn’t have a clue who they were before this season but they popped like fireworks and looking up their resumés….just very impressive in the choreography, teaching, dance and all around well developed, mature, men department. I think being Aussie and German, the American audience will take to them quite easily. I like Sasha a lot as a person & dancer but he doesn’t scream ‘must see’ for me. Keo as well. He’s had far more chances than any other pro I can think of and he’s not doing it for me. Again, nice guy and all but there’s a lot more to it. I want fresh blood and there’s room in the male line-up. Kiril may be great but I think he suffers from that brooding Russian/Ukranian (his parents are from Ukraine) vibe and we already have with Val & Artem only Artem is much more likable and mature than Val. Maks & Val kind of put a negative spin on it for me. But I’ll take Artem, Gleb & Kiril over the C-brothers any day!
Females: Sharna, Witney, Lindsay, Emma, Karina, Allison
I think there are plenty of female pros that there isn’t a vacancy for any troupe ladies yet. I don’t care for Jenna either way and I adore Hayley but I can’t get a read on her personality besides being very sweet. Is she too shy to be a pro? I don’t know.
People I want back but I know it won’t happen:
Julianne
Derek
Tristan
Kym
Gleb
Peta
People I most want to see as pros who might actually do it:
Karina
Mark
Emma
Lindsay
Sasha
Others I would be cool with having in the pro lineup:
Anna
Ashly
Sharna
Keo
Lacey
Val
Alan
Tony
Edyta
Artem
Troupe:
Shannon
Brittany
Dennis
Witney (I know she’ll be pro again but I’d rather have her here for now)
Alan (if not promoted to pro)
Julz Tocker
Paul Karmiryan
Brooklyn Fullmer
Jensen Arnold
I’d also like to not I’d like a gender balance for troupe. And add me to the list of people who want Allison to replace Many Moore!
Out of the current troupe members Shannon was my favourite by a mile. Its a shame he isn’t trained in ballroom, else I’d have liked to see him as a pro. I hope they keep him in the troupe though as you can get away without dancing ballroom in troupe. I don’t think Shannon did one ballroom bumper last season as they had Alan to cover him.
The one bumper that I noticed with Shannon was repeated on the show. Neither time could he do anything close to a split. He ended up holding himself up with both arms, even though he had bent knees. Both women were doing complete splits, on the floor, and he just looked dumb.
Guys: Mark, Artem, Sasha, I’d love them to raid SCD and bring Pasha on board, I guess I’d maybe elevate Alan from the troupe (I liked his work with Paige this season), and I don’t know. My dancer knowledge outside of those who were former SYTYCD ballroom dancers is pretty limited, so I’ll say Marcquet Hill even though I don’t really know what he’s been up to after his season.
Girls: Lindsay, Sharna, Anya, I’m tempted to say Anna but I fear she would only be asked if they signed another Busey level train wreck which I’m not really up for, so instead I’ll go with Emma, and I’ll round it out with Brittany or Hayley from the troupe. Another SYTYCD alum I’d love to see them to take a look at is Asuka Kondoh…but that would be seriously be a way out in left field pick…
I also co-sign moving Allison to Mandy’s main choreographer spot. My working assumptions are that Peta will take a pregnancy pass this season, and I do think one or both of the Hough’s will make a triumphant return to the ballroom/judging panel…I just think it might be more like three seasons from now in Fall ’17.
Male pros:
Mark
Sasha
Alan
Artem
Tony
Keo
Female pros:
Peta alternate Edyta
Allison
Emma
Lindsay
Sharna
Karina
Alternates:
Witney and Val
Troupe
Hayley
Shannon
Jenna
Brittany
Dennis
And please either get rid of Mandy Moore or rotate her with some other choreographers Allison is a good idea but she’s also a pro Another idea might be Melanie LaPatin who was a U.S Latin champs (1995) and Ballroom coach on SYTYCD.
Heh. I thought last season was some of Derek’s best work.
You know something we don’t, PH?
Males:
– Mark
– Val
– Sasha
– Tony
– Artem
– Keo
Females:
– Sharna
– Witney
– Lindsay
– Emma
– Allison
– Karina
I’d include Peta too but it’s very likely she’ll get a pregnancy pass like Allison did this season. The idea of Allison as main choreographer isn’t too bad either.
Alternatives/Wishful thinking:
– Trent Whiddon
– Oti Mabuse
– Ashly DelGrosso-Costa
– Brittany Cherry
Troupe:
– Jenna Johnson
– Alan Bersten
– Hayley Erbert
– Brittany Cherry (if not promoted to pro)
– One (or at most two) of the new troupe guys
– One of the new extra troupe girls (Jensen, Britt Stewart or Tracy Shibata)
– Jason Glover
I really missed Derek but he has so much things going on right now and I prefer him shine outside of DWTS. It was obvious for me that without Derek the show is losing its spark. Producers NEED to stop making Val happen. He ain’t all that! When someone has that “it” factor, he doesn’t need to be praised to high heavens and give him a capable or able dancer season after season. I think what makes this show so successful was because of a pro’s ability to choreograph, that’s what makes it entertaining to watch. To be honest, without all the pimping and extra care from tptb, I find Val to be boring.
Why not give someone like Dennis Jauch and Shannon Holtz, for instance, a chance. And bring back old pros like Tristan and Gleb. They are all good looking. And give them a contender. When Tristan was on the show I don’t remember if he was given a fair chance of having a really good partners. Give them a Ginger, a Danica, a Janel. I will bet if any of them shine, Val will be in the back burner. Think about Dennis, Shannon, Tristan, Gleb, for instance, all on the same DWTS tour.
I think the female pros are fine although I don’t think they have found a “Julianne” yet. Can anyone dance a cha-cha like she did with Apolo?
Making a bit of correction. Julianne and Apolo week 9 cha-cha.
Males: Mark, Gleb (yes!), Artem, Sasha, Val, Derek (in my dreams)
Females: Karina, Anna, Edyta (Jimmbboe and I think alike), Emma, Lindsay, Witney
I think next season’s lineup will be close to this, without Gleb of course Sharna instead of Anna, and Keo is likely a given at this point.
I could really do without the troupe altogether and I haven’t watched a pro dance in several seasons because they all look the same to me, but Derek could change that if they could get him to choreograph some numbers.
male pros
val
mark
tony
artem
sasha
alan
female pros
Lindsay
sharna
Alison
witney
jenna
emma or edyta
trope
Brittany
haley
Shannon
dennis
kiril
Brooklyn fuller
Female pros:
Lindsay Arnold
Emma Slater
Allison Holker
Sharna Burgess
Kym Johnson
Karina Smirnoff
Alternate:
Peta Murgatroyd
Male pros:
Mark Ballas
Derek Hough
Sasha Farber
Artem Chigvinstev
Val Chmerkovskiy
Alan Bersten
Alternate:
Tony Dovolani
Males: Mark, Sasha, Artem, Val, Tony (he serves his purpose), Derek (but he probably won’t with Hairspray and Singing in the Rain)
Females: Lindsay, Sharna, Allison, Emma, Karina, Edtya
Troupe: Brittany Cherry, Jenna Johnson, Paul Karmiryan, Julz Tocker, Shannon Holtz
Derek
Mark
Artem
Val
Tony
Keo
Allison
Lindsay
Witney
Sharna
Emma
Peta
Would love to see Cheryl back too
Same drill as usual for me, my wish list followed by my realistic list. I echo an above post in wishing I knew more dancers outside the usual SYTYCD/DWTS circle, such as dancers in the competitive circuit and current ballroom/latin champions. It’s always hard for me as the list is so thin based on who I know.
Wishlist Males
Derek
Mark
Sasha
Artem
Paul Barris/Brand New Pro
Brand New Pro
Females
Lindsay
Peta
Emma
Karina
Sharna
Ashly
Brand New Pro (if 13 celebs)
Realistically I think the list will be: Males
Mark
Sasha
Artem
Val
Keo
Tony
Females
Lindsay
Witney
Sharna
Allison
Karina
Emma
Jenna
Troupe: Alan, Shannon, Hayley, Brittany.
I hope if they have a troupe they go back to two males and two females. Alan proved that he isn’t ready for live television when Erin put him on the spot in the semi finals and to be honest I’ve never really liked him, he comes off like he loves himself. That pro list feels me with dread though. Jenna reminds me of that arrogant good looking girl in school who thinks she’s better than the rest plus her choreo is dreadful. I wouldn’t even have her on the show but I think she’ll be a pro next season. The males look even worse. Keo and Tony just don’t come up to standard and Val is just Val. They’ll probably bring in an old school pro as well like they have Louis/Edyta etc, if they do I’m hoping they go for Ashly Costa or Chelsie Hightower. It would be glorious if the old school pro bumps Jenna out. I might even forgive Rob Wade for keeping the likes of Tony on the pro list if he did that. The reaction of Jenna’s tiny but vocal fanbase would be enough to keep me laughing for a good few days!
Males: Mark, Sasha, Artem, Gleb, Alan, Dmitry
Alternates: Louis, Dennis, Derek (wishful thinking), Tony
Females: Lindsay, Allison, Edyta, Anna, Lacey, Karina
Alternates: Chelsie, Julianne (wishful thinking), Witney
I don’t post much but would like to join the discussion. Would like to see a reduction in number of celebrities to 10. Allow them to try 2 to 3 dance styles before you judge them for elimination. Also, please choose better music for the style of dance that is assigned.
Males: Mark, Derek (I know he is too busy but he is the best at teaching and choreographing.)Tristan, Sasha, Artem Back up- Gleb
Females: Emma, Lindsey, Anna, Witney, Julianne Hough, or Ashly Costa BAck up- Chelsie or Cheryl Burke
I have no strong preferences about Troupe members but notice that several seem to be limited to certain dance styles . I think Hayley shows promise.
I agree with Allison as choreographer. Agree with bringing more ballroom back and cutting back on troupe involvement, although they are needed in case of injuries. I have missed swing and would like to see jazz, fusion, or contemporary eliminated if freestyle is kept.
I haven’t cared much for the C brothers and family, so really won’t mind if they are all gone. A fresh look would be welcome.
No, Laurie – I was replying to someone who said Derek’s season with Bindi wasn’t all that. Yet it produced some of my favorite dances of all time.
I’d be willing to bet that Derek won’t be back to DWTS, ever. If he manages to find a way for the Fall season, that would pretty much have to be it.
Girls: Edyta, Karina, Sharna, Emma, Witney, Lindsay
Guys: Mark, Tony, Val, Artem, Sasha, Tristan
For the males:
Derek, Gleb, Mark, Shannon, Sasha, someone new
Alternatives: Tristan, Artem, Keo
For the females:
Karina, Lindsey, Sharna, Emma, Allison, Julianne
Alternatives: Witney, Kym, Anna
Guys: Mark, Sasha, Artem. Other than them I really don’t care for the other pros. I would love to see Tristan back, but I know it’s not happening. I don’t watch other versions, but I’m all for poaching from SCD if it means we will get some good male choreographers again Girls: Lindsay, Sharna, Peta (if possible), Karina, Emma, and please god bring Kym back. I’m also interested to see Edyta with a more capable partner. Troupe: honestly the only troupe member than struck me was Shannon- no idea if he can do ballroom/Latin though. Honestly they could lose the rest of the troupe and I wouldn’t care- although I’m kinda interested to see what alan would do as a pro.
Karina
Peta (If not then Sharna)
Edyta
Lindsey
Emma
Allison
sn: I wish Tanisha Belnap could be a pro on the show.
Shannon
Derek
Mark
Sasha
Keo
Artem
Henry (to take the place of Val)
Troupe: Hayley, Brittany Cherry, Dennis, Alan B.
Derek
Mark
Val
Alan (Would like to see how he does!)
Dennis (pair him up with Leona Lewis ;))
Karina (she’s the best at ballroom)
Allison (she’s soooo creative!)
Witney
Jenna (I would love to see how she does!)
Emma (missed her positive vibes this season)
Female Pros would like to see for season 23 are: LINDSAY ARNOLD, WITNEY CARSON, KARINA SMIRNOFF, ALLISON HOLKER and make JENNA JOHNSON a new PRO. THE MEN: MARK BALLAS, SASHA FARBER, VAL CHMERKOVSKIY, KEO MOTSEPE and TONY DAVOLINI. Added to this, BRING BACK DEREK HOUGH AS A CREATIVE DIRECTOR. We would like to see JULIANNE HOUGH involved in some creative aspect of the show also. AS TO GUEST JUDGES, CHOSE THEM WISELY>
Artem Chigvintsev
Sasha Farber
Keo Motsepe
Alan Bersten
Shannon Holtzapffel
Corky Ballas
ALT: Gleb Savchenko
Edyta Śliwińska
Witney Carson
Sharna Burgess
Lindsay Arnold
Jenna Johnson
Hayley Erbert
ALT: Brittany Cherry
also my DREAM WISH is for CHELSIE HIGHTOWER to someday return <3
Males–Mark(LOVED him with Paige), Sasha, Artem, Keo, Tony(he’s tolerable now that he’s got a MBT) and Alan B
Females–Karina, Sharna, Lindsay, Allison,Kym and Edyta
Troupe–Hayley, Jenna, Witney, Shannon, Paul K, Paul B
Judges–Bring Shirley Ballas on to replace Len. & Julianne to replace CAI.
I hope they never come back–Val, Keo, Sorry boys but ya don’t impress me.
Men
Derek (I PRAY!!!)
Mark
Sasha
Artem
Tristin
Gleb
Girls
Karina (with a better partner than she has had lately)
Whitney Carson
Sharna Burgess
Allison Holker
Lindsay Arnold
Julianne Hough
Males:
Derek
Mark
Sasha
Tristan
Artem
Keo
Females:
Julianne (I think the only way we’ll see that is if one of her friends do the show & talk her into being their partner. Also hoping that once Brooks retires they go on together)
Emma
Lindsay
Sharna
Karina
Allison
It’s not a great show without Derek juliesnne
Females-
Lindsay
Emma
Peta (this is a bit up in the air. I love her, but the whole pregnancy thing, will this be another Alison thing?)
Julianne (a girl can wish)
Kym (again, a girl can wish)
Alison (either for a pro again or stealing- ahem, taking over Mandy Moore’s position)
Alternates being Witney and Sharna. There is no doubt in my mind that they’re talented. However, I feel as though both of them have had their peak of best choreography, and neither of them had wowed me for the past two seasons. But that’s just me.
Males (as much as I would love to put Derek on here, he’ll have so much on his plate come September, so for that reason alone, I’m not including him)
Mark
Sasha
Artem (I wanna see redemption!)
Keo
Shannon
Tony
Alternates- Val, Gleb, or a brand new male pro
Troupe-
Alan
Jenna
Brittany
Hayley
Tristan
Henry
First thank you for this opportunity. Also I’m going to start with a possible new face as creative director or Pro – Steven Boss. He could replace Keo – plus he could replace Mandy. Probably won’t get him as he is working with Ellen show but one can dream. Female pros – Anna, Lindsay, Sharna (especially if Val isn’t on – think her personality would be like we used to remember, Hayley, Peta – if she can, Allison, Emma. Male pros – Mark (if that wasnt his last season), Tony (see above comment about Val), Steven (see above comment), Artem – like him best of the newer male pros, Gleb, Julz Tucker. I didn’t put Val but need to say why. I used to like him the best but since the season with Zendaya I feel like his dances are repetitive and he is just coasting. Didn’t include Alan as was getting a Henry vibe.
MALE: Mark, Sasha, Henry, Dmitry, Val, Tony
FEMALE: Anna, Karina, Edyta, Lindsay, Emma, Sharna
Males- Derek, Mark, Alan, Tony, Val, Artem
Alternatives- Sasha, Shannon, Dennis
Females- Witney, Lindsay, Karina, Sharna, Peta, Allison
Alternatives- Edyta, Jenna, Hayley
Troupe- Sasha, Shannon, Dennis, Keo, Edyta, Jenna, Hayley
Twitch can NOT replace Keo as he isn’t even close to a ballroom professional – it isn’t just a one to one trade. He can, however, replace Mandy and I would be cool with that.
Males:
Mark
Sasha
Artem
Tristan
Shannon
Dennis
*assuming Derek out as expected
**i would love it if Val, Keo and Tony were all replaced
Females
Peta
Lindsay
Sharna
Lacey
Anna
Karina
*i like Wit but she has to step it up
Troupe:
Tanisha Belnap
Hayley Erbert
Cheyenne Murillo
Alan Bersten
Vincent Noiseux
Nick Baga
Males:
Mark
Alan
Keo
Val
Females:
Witney
Lindsay
Allison
Jenna
Male: Derek, Mark, Sasha, Artem, Tony
Female: Lindsay, Allison, Karina, Sharna, Emma
I don’t think Derek can come back this fall either because of the gigs he has in store, however it’s wishful thinking 😉 After what we saw from Mark this season, I can’t imagine a show without him or Derek.. would love both but will settle for one.
Mark (choreography)
Sasha (please give him a good partner)
Don’t care for the rest
Lindsay (please stop throwing her under the bus for being new and not being ‘fam’)
Witney (hey, she’s hilarious and she’s finally getting her groove back)
Sharna (I want to see her get a mirrorball, but you have to fight for it, girl!)
Emma (She’s so optimistic and cheery)
Don’t care for the rest
I’m in the minority here, but I don’t like Edyta or any old pros who suddenly show up after ten seasons gone. It could be because I joined the show late (season 18) and didn’t start really watching it until last season, but the show only brings these guys back to take the weaker celebs that are going home first. Karina as well, I feel that she needs to break away from DWTS and start her own career outside a TV Show, she’s talented enough, and the show needs new pros like Brittany and Jenna to step in. It’s time for Tony to go, your prime is over, the producers aren’t going to give him any more good pros, and they just want him to leave at this point to bring in new pros. Val and Keo seriously need the Lindsay treatment.
Lindsay treatment – After being a pro and not doing very well, go back to troupe for a while to learn stuff from people who do it right.
However, the aren’t going to get it because Val is really popular for being ‘sexy’ while Keo is there because the show needs racial diversity.
FEMALE PROS: Karina Smirnoff, Lindsay Arnold, Jenna Johnson, Edyta Sliwinksa, Karen Clifton (SCD), and Allison Holker
Male Pros: Mark Ballas, Keo Motsepe, Sasha Farber, Shannon Holtzapffel, Artem Chigvintsev, and Kevin Clifton (SCD)
Men:
Artem
Shannon
Mark
Sasha
Henry
Ladies:
Sharna
Peta (please, oh ,please)
Lindsay
Allison
Edyta
Jenna
I didnt put Derek because I just dont see him coming back next season. Didnt put Val, just cause he seems to overconfident.
I sure hope that they bring Allison back and bump Jenna up to Pro. Love Lindsay, Sharna, and Peta. They are my 3 favorites! 🙂
Agree with others about females being easier to pick than males. Assuming that Peta and Derek are not available. Honestly feel that the show should find its footing without Derek, because he’s likely gone. Time to develop a new generation of males, imho.
Usual suspects I’m most OK to see return at this point…
Karina, Lindsay
Mark, Tony
If TPTB must, then I’ll hope for the best…
Sharna, Witney
Val, Keo
…but would rather see these former or worldwide SCD/DWTS pros
Emma, Chelsie, Oti Mabuse
Tristan, Aljaz Skorjanec
Recent troupe members I wouldn’t mind seeing as pros, or at least return as troupe…
Brittany – hopefully they at least have her back as a guest dancer, if not pro or troupe
Jenna – not really a fan, but feel like she’s earned a shot
Kiril – seems calmer and cooler than fellow 22-year-old Alan
Dennis – more Latin and ballroom qualified than Shannon
Potential troupe members…
Haley (likeable, still needs work on Latin and ballroom), Jensen Arnold
Brandon Armstrong, Landon Anderson, Paul Karmiryan, Austin Joson
Don’t really care for them, but appreciate that they have fans…
Edyta – Gotta give her credit for finding a way back, however.
Artem – Enjoyed his partnership with Patti, but mostly forgettable to me.
Sasha – His 33 going on 13 personality can wear thin for me, and may limit potential partners as much as height/size.
Alan – Strong partner skills, but still seems way too excitable. Needs more time in the troupe, imho.
Shannon – His Latin and Ballroom technique were noticeably lacking compared to the other male pros, imho. I’d be wary to another Allison-like situation were he made pro.
Females:
1- Emma
2- Linsay
3- Sharna
4- Karina
5- Peta (Whitney as substitute if she is out)
6- Edyta
Males:
1- Derek
2- Mark
3- Sasha
4- Val (w/out the pimping that always surrounds him)
5- Tristan
6- Artem
Troupe: Whitney, Haley, Keo, Jenna, Shannon, Dennis, Paul Karmiryan
I really think the show should invest in training some of these people in ballroom during the off season. Although I think Haley has done a better job than Alison with the latin technique they both could benefit from classes as would Shannon, and some of the other troupe members (maybe that way they can be good pros some day!)
Karina is “talented enough”?? Jesus, she’s the best female ballroom dancer the show has ever seen, in terms of technique and ballroom competitions. And she has much more of a career outside the show than any other female pro besides Cheryl and Julianne. Lindsay is the up and coming female pro – she outshines the rest of the current females in terms of choreography by MILES.
Brittany and Jenna can’t carry Karina’s (or Edyta’s) water. Or Lindsay’s for that matter.
Females:
Sharna, Emma, Lindsay, Witney, Karina and I’d like to see what Jenna could do as a pro. I think it’s time she gets a shot. Top choice to get a real contender: Emma or Karina
Males: Mark, Sasha, Artem, Val, Tristan, Shannon. Top choice for a contender: Sasha or Artem
And just to add I like Keo and Allison as people and as dancers, but I’m not a fan of them as pros on the show, so both were purposely left off my list and I’d rather see someone new in their spots. JMO.
I would like to see on D.W.T,S., Actress Leslie Bibb I think she would be a good fit for that show. I have mentioned this before. I think she would look good paired with a new dancer. A new dancer I think would be good would be Matthew Cutler. He is from Strictly Come Dancing in England. That show is the D.W.T.S. of England. He is a champion dancer. It would be a good fit on both of them to. I think Ice Skating Champion, Alissa Czisny would be good to. I think paired up with Mark Ballas would be a good and fit match. I think the new Miss America would be good to. I think paired up with Derek Hough would be a good match and fit.
(Vogue editing address out)
I am continuing my message to everybody from before. I would like to see also on D.W.T.S. Supermodel Cristy Turlington. I think she would be a good fit to. I think she would be a good fit with Val Chmerkovskii. They would look right together to. I think another good fit would be Magician David Blaine. I think paired up with a new dancer would be a good idea. I think Dasha Chekynova would be a good match. I think Enrique Iglesias would be good to. Having Cheryl Burke back would would be good to. Enrique and Cheryl would be a good match. I think a good idea for new Dance Pros would be these dancers. I think Katusha Demidova would be a good idea and a good fit to. I have mentioned this several times on websites. She is a great dancer. She is a U.S. and World Champion Dance Champion. I think also Afton Del Grosso. She is a 10 Dance U.S. Champion. I do not have an E-Mail account. My name is Steven Lantz.
Steven, stay tuned. We’ll have a Celeb Wish Post soon.
I suggest a mod removes that guy’s address from his post. Asking for trouble otherwise.
Thanks M8!!xx
Male Pros: Derek, Mark, Sasha, Val.
Female Pros: Allison, Lindsey, Emma, Sharna.
Those are my favorites. Then to be honest, I’d love some new, exciting pros thrown into the mix. I know it’s hard to find someone talented not only as a dancer, but also as a choreographer, teacher and reality show personality, but I’d love fresh blood!
Hey Heidi! My comment came out wrong I meant this past season, season 22 was bland without Derek, season 21 was one of my factories because of what he and bindi had done.
I’m pleasantly surprised to see so many people listing Allison’s name on pros they want to come back.
That being said my ‘wish list’ is below
Females
Allison – My favorite female dancer from SYTYCD, and despite her rough first season, she’s adjusted really well. Still has room to grow in ballroom, but you can’t deny her creativity.
Lindsay – Definitely has the most potential. The growth she’s shown since her season with Victor to the past two with Alek/Wanya is amazing. Quickly became one of my favorite female pros.
Karina – With someone that actually has potential, and not ‘early elimination’ written on their foreheads. Would love to see a full season of Karina opposed to a few weeks.
Peta – Possibly impossible, assuming the pregnancy rumors are true, but I usually enjoy her/her choreography despite her involvement with the fam.
Sharna – Wasn’t my favorite pro this past season, I’ll leave most of that on Antonio though. Would love to see more choreography like the waltz with Nyle during switch up.
Edyta – Loved having her back, but hated that she was a week one elimination. While I’d be shocked to see her back, I’d be overjoyed as well!
Alternate for any of those would be Emma or Witney, or both if Peta and Edyta aren’t back.
Males
Derek – No point in actually putting this, since I don’t see him ever being a pro on this show again, but the show definitely lacked this past season without him so he’s obviously included in the wish list.
Mark – My favorite male after Derek. So talented and creative.
Sasha – Does anyone dislike him? Because if so I haven’t found them.
Artem – Loved him with Patty, enjoyed him with Lea.
Keo – Before this past season I would have been okay with him not being a pro again, but he grew on me with Jodie. Definitely think he grew as a pro this season and want to see him continue to grow.
That’s where I end for the males that I ‘wish’ to see. Would like some new fresh faces to take over for Val/Tony, however I’d be more surprised if they weren’t back. Would prefer Louis over the two of them as well.
Troupe
Alan, Paul Karmiryan, Brittany and Hayley.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Jenna, but I’m sure she’ll be back. I’d like to see Jensen in a season or two, wouldn’t mind her this coming season if they used 3 females.
I am continuing another message to everybody from yesterday. I thought years age. that D.W.T.S. was a great show. But, I think now that it is not as good as it used to be. Sometimes over the years the wrong couples were taken off. They are judging Chereography routines with the dance that a couple does. I think this is wrong. They should do the dance as is without it. The Judges should judge the dance only. They have other things like Team Dances and Trio Dances. This is wrong what they’re doing. All the couples should be dancing the same dance week after week. When they do the elimination, that they all do the same dance next week, but a different one. For example, all couples do The Tango. After the elimination, the next week comes. All the remaining couples do The Waltz. After, the elimination, the next week everyone does The Cha Cha Cha. This would be more fairer. The outcome would come out right to. They all do different dances than each other, right now. They should look at America’s Ballroom Challenge on Channel 13. That is done the right way. You could see which couples are the better ones. I have mentioned this to D.W.T.S. on ABC TV, in the past. It hasn’t done any good. I have followed The Nielsen Ratings on that contest for years. It has half the amount of people it used to have. I think it is because of what I am taling about. My name is Steven Lantz.
Females: Karina, Kym, Emma, Lindsay, Allison, Sharna
Alternate: Whitney
Males: Mark, Sasha, Tristan, Gleb, Shannon, Artem
Alternate: Dennis
Troupe: Haley, Jenna, Brittney, Keo, Paul K., Alan
We all know that Val will be back and that Derek won’t be! 🙁
Thank, Vogue! 🙂
it’s so hard .. you know who you want and then you know who to expect
Males:
Sasha (great job given another chance)
Tony (he’s going no where)
Val (as above)
Artem (just wish he’d get back to his SCD best)
Keo (stepped it up in season 22)
Alan (as my Mark replacement – dont see him in 23)
Ladies:
Witney (coming off her best season since Fonz)
Lindsay (more then proved herself)
Allison (stepping in for Peta if she sits out)
Sharna (just chill out and get back to your best)
Karina (not the same without her)
Edyta (give her a decent partner!)
OK, so here’s my list of Pro dancers for Season 23
MALES:
1. Derek
2. Mark
3. Sasha
4. Artem
5. Tony
6. Alan
Alternate: If Mark is not back, Tristan or Gleb (miss these guys)
FEMALES:
1. Lindsay
2. Emma
3. Allison
4. Karina
5. Peta (unless rumors are true)
6. Kym
Alternate: Edyta or Witney or Sharna (if Peta isn’t able)
Troupe:
1. Haley
2. Paul K
3. Jenna
4. Keo
5. Brittany
Male pros :
– Val : (even though i wasn’t very impressed by his choreography in the last season , it seems like his cheography is going down after he won the MBT)
– Derek : ( if it’s possible … i wasn’t a big fan of him before , but after this season i saw how it was different it seemed for me that something was missing .. And it’s Derek …. Even though it’s unlikely that he will return but i hope he will )
– Mark : ( i can’t imagine this show without him i hope he will be back this season … Because he is the most creative cheographer in the show and it won’t be the same without him )
– Tristan : ( i would love to see him back and with a good partner )
– Artem : ( i hope he will get a young, good partner even though i think it’s better for him to go back to STC )
– Sasha : ( i will give him another chance .. )
Female pros :
– Lindsay : ( she is the best female cheographer in the show right now , i don’t think they give her enough credit .. People always compare her with Witney since they were in sytycd and they say that Witney is the star of this due even though i think lindsay is a shinning star of her own .. And she proved that )
– Witney: ( she is very likable and sweet but she need to step up i didn’t like her cheography this season , her best season so far was with alfonso after it i started to question if she is a realty Good as a pro ? )
– Karina : ( she is the best female dancer in the show ..i hope she will get a good partner this season .. Her partnership with Corbin was amazing and like her cheography )
– Emma : ( she is very likable too and funny .. I hope she will finally get a good partner this season , i would like to see how she will work with someone that has a dance experience and good potential )
– Sharna : ( i’m not a huge fan of her but i really liked her cheography until the past two seasons .. her season with Charlie was her best and after that her cheography started to go down .. If she really wants to win she should go back to the way she was)
– Allison : ( i love her cheography even though her ballroom skills aren’t as it should be but her energy and cheography are awesome and i loved her partnership with riker )
Alternative :
– jullianne : ( i don’t think this will happen but i would love to see her as a pro again .. She is amazing teacher and cheographer )
– Dennis : ( i would like to see fresh new pros and Dennis is good .. He and Shannon really show off this season and it was their first and i think as a technique in ballroom he is better than Shannon .. So i would like to see how he will do )
– Alan : ( i liked what he did with paige he is very strong and good partner and amazing lifter .. I’m not very sure about his cheography and him dealing with the camera and live tv he seemed to be a little shy/awkward .. i think he needs a little bit more time to be a pro .. But if it happened to be this season , i wouldn’t be mad )
Troupe :
– Hayley : ( her ballroom dancing was cringy at first . . But she got better .. I’m just fine with her )
– Brittany : ( i love her .. And i want her back )
– Paul : ( he is very good and i want him to be a regular in the troupe )
– Jenna : ( i’m not a fan of her , and if she still be in the show .. I think it’ s better for her to stay in the troupe she just trying to hard to be a pro .. And she is arrogant and she thinks she is the best dancer in the troupe and better than all of them .. And she shouldn’t be there * which is not true * )
– Shannon : ( he is amazing and he is so charismatic .. He adds something new to the show .. I think he is also a good teacher, especially when he helped Von in his MJ dance .. I didn’t put him in the pro list because i think he still has to work more in his ballroom technique .. I would love to see him as pro one day )
– Keo : ( i think he better stay in the troupe right now even though he improved this season with jodie but he was given a lot of chances already .. I would like to see new pros )
– Henry : ( i know that this unlikely to happen after the “nastia” situation .. But i would like to see him back )
I accept that many things I want won’t/can’t happen. But since Rob Wade seems to want sex appeal, drama and change – Please change up Mandy Moore! I love, love, love the idea of Allison being the choreographer for the opening numbers & pro numbers. Instead of her being a pro with a celeb. The pros can keep up with her spec and execute Allison’s chock full routines. And the audience would get to see real dancing again instead of bump and grind plus hairography! If that’s not feasible, please have a few special openers or exhibition dances per season choreographed by guests like the Houghs or maybe Shirley Ballas.
Karina, Lindsay, Sharna, Witney, Emma
I’m assuming/hoping Peta will be taking maternity leave.
I like Allison but would prefer her to work only with the pros, not with a celeb.
This would leave one opening either for Jenna to be given a try (or someone entirely new!) OR the return of a DWTS veteran pro.
The men’s line up is over due for a shake up! I’m assuming Derek will be too busy to do anything full time with DWTS.
Mark is an absolute must. He’s a one of a kind creatively and you really need him more than ever now.
Keo – He’s tall, hot and is absolutely necessary for racial diversity. That said, get him help behind the scenes. He needs some help with teaching/choreo. Since you managed to keep Maks hidden all season 22, you can give Keo help without it being obvious and it’s only fair to what ever celeb he gets.
Artem – with a decent partner. But please, please one one dark and broody Russian type. Give Val and maybe even Tony a season off!
Sasha if possible height wise. I like him. He’s a new/different flavor on the male side. Seems a good teacher and not bad as a choreographer. He’s done MUCH better in only 2 tries as a pro than others we can name.
Tristan please! He has a completely different vibe than any of the other male pros. Dreamy brogue.
XXX new person. Derek (and Julianne) not only had an excess of talent they had a kind of home grown American, wholesome sex appeal. I don’t think either Witney or Lindsay is really a new Julianne even though both are great in their own way. I think the male pro side needs a completely new guy with a different kind of sex appeal than Val, Artem or Keo. Less dark/moody more sunshine/positivity. And with real ballroom/Latin skills. Think outside of the box. Look at the competing champions of recent years maybe. A WOW new guy would really, really create buzz……….
I’ve been thinking a lot about this and I think with a little bit of change there could be great improvement for the show. The problem is I don’t know who to recommend outside of those dancers I already know. I know the crew from SCD but I don’t think it’s realistic that they’d come to DWTS.
Here’s my picks:
Men:
Artem
Mark
Sasha
Val
Shannon (I really wish this guy was a ballroom dancer) or Dennis Jauch or Kiril Kulish
Keo
Alternate: Alan
Women:
Lindsay
Sharna
Peta
Edyta (with a competitive partner)
Karina
And Witney if she can somehow seem more enthusiastic and competitive. If not then Alison (although I haven’t really missed her) or Emma (although I’m surprised I didn’t miss her either).
Alternate:
Anya Garnis
Ladies: Lindsay,Sharna,Jenna(she’s paid her dues),Whitney,Emma,Karina.
First alternate: Hayley
Guys: Derek(if available),Mark,Artem,Sascha,Alan,Keo.
First alternate: Val( I know, I know)
My seven* picks for ladies and men, in order of importance to me:
Ladies:
Julianne
Lindsay
Karina
Emma
Sharna
Peta
Whitney
Men:
Mark
Derek
Sasha
Artem
Keo
Tony
Val**
*Picked seven for each, because I figure Derek and Julianne are just wishful thinking on my part.
**With the proviso that they stop trying to make Val the new face of DWTS.
I don’t watch SCD or any other dancing shows, so I can’t really make any suggestions on pulling anybody from those shows in.
The troupe can stay the way it was for Season 22. I honestly didn’t pay that much attention to them. I wouldn’t promote any of them just yet, especially Alan. He needs to mature a bit more.
If more than two of any of my above picks don’t return, I’d like to see them bring in a new ballroom pro fresh off the competition circuit; to start seeding a new generation.
I like the idea of Alison returning to take over for Mandy Moore.
Finally, I’d like them to add a clause in all of the pros’ contracts that they must attend 4 Master Classes with Shirley Ballas and/or another top notch instructor each season, with at least the first two being taken prior to the season premiere. A little continuing education never hurt anybody; and in many professions these days, it’s required.
Ugh, sorry…Witney; not Whitney.
Males:Mark,Keo,Artem ,Julz Tocker,Henery and Alan Females:Peta,Sharna,Lindsay,Whitney,Emma Jenna and Edyta
Allison is choreographer instead of Mandy Moore
Pitbull as new judge
I would also like Sasha to be on the pros
Allison Holker as choreographer instead of Mandy Moore not is sorry about that
Sorry it is Witney instead of Whitney
Agreed with Colleen #77. The male pros is due for a shake up. Artem, Val, Keo are basically falls in the same category. Even Tony and Mark can be moody. The show needs some sunshine personality. I was watching Kellie Pickler and Derek trio dance with Tristan and it was still funny when Derek and Kellie said “We got a 10” and Tristan said “and I got a 7” (Len gave them a 7). I think Derek and Tristan has a similar easy going, funny personality. The show need that. And please producers, if you get Tristan or any old pros don’t give them a crappy partner that will only last for 1 episode like what y’all did to Edyta and Karina.
So my thoughts on who should be pros season 23.
Unfortunately, I do not think Derek (16 seasons) is going to return as a pro dancer for season 23. Rumours say Peta (9 seasons) is preganant, which mean that she is not on my list either.
Lets start with the male pros:
I am not going to include all the ”usual” male pros, because, after all; this is my wishlist!
Tony (21 season) is probably one of the nicest persons on tv. However; I really think it is time for a another pro to take his place. I find (I`m sorry to say) his choreography dull. Allthough just completing one of his best seasons, I say it is time to go.
Unlike Tony, one cannot say that Val(10 seasons) himself is dull. He actually was one of my favourite pros, when he started as a pro in season 13. Competitionwise (outside DWTS) he has been on of the best male dancers, and for a few years, I thought he had amazing choreography and seemed to be a good teacher. I do not know, what has happened, but the guy really gets on my nerves. I don`t like his dances anymore, and it`s almost that the show has become his. It is not the star dancing with the stars. I just think its time for him to have a break…. I do understand that many of you who read this feel differently.
My list:
Mark (18 seasons) – an amazing teacher, fantastic choreography, always something new
Artem (3 seasons) – although Artem has not been able to show all his skills as a teacher and choreographer, I think he deserves a spot. Please, take a look at what he has done at Strictly.
Dmitry (3 seasons) –why on earth did he just get 3 seasons?
Keo (4 seasons) – He is such an amazing latin dancer. Yes, he has had 4 seasons, but honstly, he has had only one chance, right? I agree (don`t remember who wrote it) that he showed great improvement through the season. He is different and I kinda lika different. I think great thing is to come!
Alan (0 seasons)- Mark was 21 when in his first season with Sabrina (season 5). Alan is now 22. The show needs a young pro and he is (for sure) ready. I`m sure many question his teaching skills, but for all we know, he`s got it.
Paul Barris (0 seasons) – wow!
If seven male pros-the last spot is for Sasha
Female pros:
Karina (18 season) – the best female dancer in my opinion and also teacher
Lindsey (3 seasons) – my favourite pro.
Emma (5 seasons) – Missed her this season
Edyta (9 seasons) –
Sharna (7 seasons)-
Jenna (0 seasons) – will she manage?
Troupe:
Sasha, Paul K, Witney, Britt
I would like Allison to take over Mandy Moore`s job.
My pro wish list
Lindsay
Witney
Allison
Sharna
Peta
Lacey
Julianne (wont happen but still can hope)
Val
Maks
Derek
Tony
Sasha
Artem
Tristan
Troupe:
Hayley, Jenna, Jensen Arnold, Brittany, TANISHA (where is she)
Alan, Paul k, Rudy, shannon
Shannon if mark is not on it. Val and Haley as alternates. Troupe Rudy ( so you think you can dance season 11) Britney, Dennis, Brooklyn ( so you think you can dance season 11) jonathan and Oksana
Jonathan Platero not Jonathan roberts
Pros:
Lindsay
Witney
Karina
Cheryl
Peta
Emma
Allison
Jenna
Val
Maks
Derek
Mark
Tony
Gleb
Artem
Keo
Troupe:
Shannon, Alan, Paul karmiryan
Hayley, Brittany (please), Jenna, Makenzie dustman from season 10 sytycd – she’s amazing at contemp and versatile I could see her skills used in troupe. Good performer. Not ballroom though so that’s a problem
My offical pro list is
Males:
Artem
Keo
Henry
Alan
Sasha
Val
Tony
Females:
Lindsay
Emma
Jenna
Sharna
Peta
Witney
Allison
I’ve made some new opinions since the season ended so…
Wish List:
Males:
-Mark
-Sasha
-Artem
-Val (So long as there’s no favoritism, which is almost impossible, but a girl can dream)
-Tony
-Don’t know about the last one
Females:
-Lindsay
-Witney
-Sharna
-Emma
-Karina
-Peta (She’s pregnant, though)
-Jenna (Give her a chance, she’s been in troupe for four, about to be five seasons)
Troupe:
-Hayley
-Brittany
-Jensen Arnold (Lindsay’s younger sister)
-Alan
-Keo (I really feel like he needs Troupe Treatment)
Realistic List:
Males:
-Mark
-Keo
-Val (with favoritism)
-Tony
-Sasha
-Artem
Females:
-Karina
-Witney
-Lindsay
-Sharna
-Allison
-Emma
Troupe:
-Jenna
-Hayley
-Brittany
-Alan
-Shannon
-Dennis
My official troupe is Haley, Brittney, Brooklyn fullmer (so you think you can dance)Dennis, Shannon, Tristan, Julz tocker, Karina
Male Pros
Derek Hough
Val Chmerkovskiy
Sasha Farber
Shannon
Artem Chigvinstev
Alan Bersten (really want Alan as pro)
Anyone but Mark Ballas (DONT like Mark)
Female Pros
Allison Holker
Witney Carson
Lindsay Arnold
Jenna
Sharna Burgess
Peta Murgatroyd