Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJenna Dewan has defended her casting on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars after fans questioned whether her long career as a professional dancer gave her an unfair advantage.The 45-year-old previously worked as a backup dancer before becoming an actor and starred in the 2006 dance film Step Up. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Dewan said: “I do not know how to ballroom dance. Let’s be clear. It’s two different languages.”She added: “There’s parts of my dance training that’s helpful, obviously. I’ve learned choreography, I can perform, but there is a certain sense of unlearning for me. It’s a new technique, brand new technique.”The new season of the show is scheduled for a live two-night premiere on 15 September, featuring stars including Julia Stiles and Harry Shum Jr. In fullStep Up star Jenna Dewan says ballroom is a ‘different language’ after DWTS casting criticismMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Jenna Dewan speaks out after backlash to DWTS casting
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJenna Dewan has defended her casting on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars after fans questioned whether her long career as a professional dancer gave her an unfair advantage.The 45-year-old previously worked as a backup dancer before becoming an actor and starred in the 2006 dance film Step Up. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Dewan said: “I do not know how to ballroom dance. Let’s be clear. It’s two different languages.”She added: “There’s parts of my dance training that’s helpful, obviously. I’ve learned choreography, I can perform, but there is a certain sense of unlearning for me. It’s a new technique, brand new technique.”The new season of the show is scheduled for a live two-night premiere on 15 September, featuring stars including Julia Stiles and Harry Shum Jr. In fullStep Up star Jenna Dewan says ballroom is a ‘different language’ after DWTS casting criticismMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
