"Dancing Stars": These Are the 10 Dance Couples

Which celebrities will showcase their dancing talent in the 16th season of "Dancing Stars" starting March 14th has been known for some time. On Monday, the participants learned which professional will best prepare them for the live shows (Fridays, 8:15 PM, ORF 1 and ORF ON).

"Dancing Stars": Conny Kreuter Dances with Wolfgang "Fifi" Pissecker

Conny Kreuter will once again whirl across the dance floor. She has given up her role as head choreographer and in return gets to train the dance novice and cabaret artist Wolfgang "Fifi" Pissecker. At the announcement of the pairings in Vienna, he admitted to having "absolutely no" experience. He hadn't even attended dance school. "I wish you good luck with me, Conny," he chuckled. The two must present a Cha-Cha-Cha.

Actress Julia Cencig also has to impress with such a dance. "The biggest challenge will be standing in front of the jury and keeping my composure if they are not impressed," said the long-time "Soko Kitzbühel" investigator. She is paired with professional newcomer Patrick Seebauer, who at least doesn't have to start from scratch, as Cencig enjoys dancing Tango Argentino. However, she insisted she is still a beginner, trying to temper expectations a bit.

Ex-Politician Glawischnig Now Dedicates Herself to Joyful Things on "Dancing Stars"

Former Green Party politician Eva Glawischnig dances with Dimitar Stefanin, who led Missy May to victory in the last season. "My dream partner," the now entrepreneur rejoiced. Why is she participating? "I ask myself that too," she joked, but added: "I find dancing beautiful, but I can't do it at all." She has left politics behind and is now focusing on things that bring joy: gardening or even dancing.

Like Glawischnig, chef Andi Wojta must score with a slow waltz in the opening show. He has no idea how he should manage it. "I just hope I don't burn the water," said Wojta, who has already given up wine and cheese in the evening as preparation for "Dancing Stars." He dances with Kati Kallus.

"Dancing Stars" Gives Simone Lugner Sleepless Nights

Comedian Paulus Bohl is very familiar with "the step to the bar," less so with those required on the dance floor. Katharina Malek will prepare him for a samba for the first show. Performance coach Heilwig Pfanzelter must convince the jury with a quickstep. "My graduation dance course was a few Thursdays ago," she admitted to her professional partner Florian Gschaider, but pointed to regular yoga, strength, and endurance training. Actor Aaron Karl now at least chooses the stairs instead of the escalator. Professional newcomer Kateryna Mizera wants him to "chat" as little as possible during training so that the samba works out.

"The joy of her life" will be experienced by Anna Strigl's grandmother with the content creator's appearance on "Dancing Stars." After all, the two have always watched the show together. She is certainly not there to gain more followers on TikTok, Instagram, and the like. "That's enough," said the Tyrolean, who must perform a slow waltz with Herbert Stanonik at the start. "Good coordination, but not in dancing," notes former tennis pro Stefan Koubek, who last showcased his dance skills "somewhere late at night to soft rock." Next, he will present them to Manuela Stöckl, who must get him fit for the dance floor. A quickstep to Linkin Park's "The Emptiness Machine" is expected from businesswoman Simone Lugner. "Dancing Stars" is already giving Lugner sleepless nights due to nervousness. "Don't worry, it will get worse," her professional partner Danilo Campisi had ready to cheer her up.

Review and Preview Before "Dancing Stars" Premiere

None of the dance pairs have to leave the show after the first episode. Jury scores and audience voting will be carried over to the second episode and will be included in the decision there. Those who cannot wait until the season premiere on March 14 will have the opportunity a week earlier (March 7) to get in the mood for "Dancing Stars" with a review of the past season and a preview of the upcoming season - including insights into the ongoing rehearsals. This will be presented by Andi Knoll, who will receive support from Mirjam Weichselbraun starting with the live shows.

(APA/Red)

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