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Noelle Croner

Her partner: Doug Croner, her dad

Noelle Croner gets her dancing moves from her mom; her dad is another story. Read more

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Celia Merendi

Her partner: Silvano Merendi, her dad
Voted off 3/7. Watch an interview with Celia and her dad.

Celia’s dad, Silvano, raised her solo and has been her biggest fan as she’s pursued her ballerina dreams. Read more

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Nicole Niestemski

Her partner: Michael Niestemski, her dad
Voted off 4/11.

Nicole’s dad, Michael, went from coaching her in sports to playing “stage dad” with her dance career. Read more

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Heather Phillips

Her partner: Stephen Phillips, her dad
Voted off 3/21.

Heather has always bonded with her mom and brother over dancing — now dad Stephen wants to share in the spotlight. Read more

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Brooke Shepherd

Her partner: Eric Shepherd, her dad

Brooke’s stepdad, Eric, has caught many of her performances, but she still wishes they were tighter. Partnering may do just the trick for these two. Read more

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Jeremy Barthel

His partner: Doris Barthel, his mom
Voted off 3/14.

A pop icon and his mom’s favorite ’80s movie inspired Jeremy to take up dance — a love he shares with his mom, Doris, for sure. Read more

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Jesse Lewis

His partner: Rebecca Lewis, his mom

Jesse’s mom, Rebecca, wants the best for her son on the dance floor, but she wants him to finish high school too. Read more

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Jonathan Silva

His partner: Rodilyn Wooldridge, his mom
Voted off 3/28.

Even through personal struggles at home, Jonathan and his mom, Rodilyn, are sure to bring energetic fun and feistiness to the dance floor. Read more

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Erick “E-Rock” Uphoff

His partner: Carol Uphoff, his mom

Erick (a.k.a. E-Rock) and his military mom, Carol, have missed hanging out — they’re going to have a blast reuniting while showing off their dance moves. Read more

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Dante Puleio

His partner: Dolores Puleio, his mom
Voted off 4/4.

Being deaf didn’t stop Dante from dancing. This competition will give him a chance to do what he loves and maybe mend fences with this stepmom and partner, Dolores. Read more