The show follows a structured competition where couples perform live routines judged by a panel of experts and the viewing public.
: The two couples with the lowest combined scores must perform a "save-me" routine, after which the judges decide who is eliminated.
: Judges provide a score, typically out of 10 (historically 6.0), which is combined with public votes.
: Unlike "Pairs" skating, which features high-flying throws and overhead lifts, ice dance focuses on rhythmic footwork, ballroom holds, and lower-level lifts. Series History & Hall of Fame
Across 17 series, the show has crowned various champions, many from the world of soap operas and professional sports. Christopher Dean
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