At 18, a former child pro from the short-lived spin-off is back in the ballroom — this time as part of the ensemble. Announced at DWTS Con on Sunday, Kamri Peterson will join Dancing With the Stars for Season 35 as a troupe dancer, marking a clear step forward in a career that began on television when she was just 10.
The move matters for fans and the show alike: it underscores how the franchise is drawing from its own talent pool while giving viewers a familiar face to follow into the main competition. Peterson’s return also signals the troupe’s ongoing role in shaping routines and supporting celebrity pairings each week.
What the announcement means
Being a troupe member is more than background choreography. Troupe dancers take part in group numbers, help maintain the show’s visual continuity and occasionally step in for rehearsals or special segments — a visible but often underappreciated part of DWTS production.
For Peterson, joining the troupe after a start on Dancing With the Stars: Juniors highlights a common pathway for young performers who remain active in competitive dance and entertainment.
- Name: Kamri Peterson
- Previous role: Pro on Dancing With the Stars: Juniors (at age 10)
- New role: Troupe dancer on Dancing With the Stars, Season 35
- Where announced: DWTS Con (Sunday)
- Timing: Set to appear when the ABC competition returns this fall
Why viewers should care
Peterson’s promotion offers continuity for audiences who followed the Juniors series while giving younger viewers a peer to watch grow. It also strengthens the show’s dance base at a time when ensemble work and production choreography remain central to ratings and viewer engagement.
Her presence may be most noticeable in large-group opens and themed production numbers, where troupe members frequently help set the tone for each episode. Observers will be looking to see whether she moves into more prominent featured spots as the season progresses.
Fans planning to follow Season 35 should watch for how the troupe is deployed across episodes — and whether former Juniors participants continue to reappear in the adult series as the franchise builds its next generation of talent.
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