Strictly Dancing Season 1 • TV Show
Seasons of Strictly Dancing
Strictly Dancing currently has 2 seasons and 37 episodes. Most episodes run for around 30 minutes, which makes the show easy to binge in short bursts. The series is currently marked as "Ended".
Strictly Dancing Season 2 • TV Show
Strictly Dancing Season 2
TV Shows like Strictly Dancing
If you enjoy Strictly Dancing, you may also like The Voice, RuPaul's Drag Race and Dancing with the Stars. These recommendations share similar tone, themes, or genres, making them natural follow-ups once you finish this show, and can be streamed for free.
The Voice • TV Show • Rating 5.9 out of 10

RuPaul's Drag Race • TV Show • Rating 7.5 out of 10

Dancing with the Stars • TV Show • Rating 6.1 out of 10

Pretty Little Liars • TV Show • Rating 8.0 out of 10

Dating Naked UK • TV Show • Rating 8.2 out of 10

Dance Moms • TV Show • Rating 7.1 out of 10

Beat Bobby Flay • TV Show • Rating 6.2 out of 10

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars • TV Show • Rating 7.3 out of 10

Strictly Come Dancing • TV Show • Rating 6.0 out of 10

American Idol • TV Show • Rating 6.7 out of 10

Too Hot to Handle • TV Show • Rating 6.6 out of 10

So You Think You Can Dance • TV Show • Rating 6.8 out of 10

Lip Sync Battle • TV Show • Rating 6.4 out of 10

Shake It Up • TV Show • Rating 7.5 out of 10

The Next Step • TV Show • Rating 7.2 out of 10

The Voice UK • TV Show • Rating 6.1 out of 10

Dance Academy • TV Show • Rating 7.4 out of 10

Squid Game: The Challenge • TV Show • Rating 6.5 out of 10

Perfect Match • TV Show • Rating 6.1 out of 10

World of Dance • TV Show • Rating 8.2 out of 10

What is Strictly Dancing about?
Strictly Dancing is an Australian television show that aired between 2004 and 2005 on ABC TV. Hosted by Paul McDermott, the show is a form of dance competition, with each episode featuring four dance couples from around Australia and New Zealand. The competition has three rounds, each consisting of two similar dance types. The styles range from basic traditionals, such as Cha-Cha and Rumba, to modern styles of Hip-Hop, to strange hybrids. Competitors are picked via auditioning, which is done around Australia before each season. Chosen competitors are alerted three weeks in advance of their appearance of their dances and competition date. Whilst the actual show is only a half-hour segment and appears to be live, the creation takes over eight hours and competitors usually have ample time to return home and watch themselves on TV, and as such are made to sign a contract forbidding them from revealing their final position. Scoring is done by three judges, with the score out of 10 for each dance, with the average of the three being the score being an average of the three. All scores are then added up. On top of the dance score, the judges award the dances at the end of the show with an X-Factor score. This score has no relation to the technical side of the dancing, but relates to the other factors that improve the dance, such as dancers compatibility or energy. This makes things more interesting as a technically better dance couple may lose to a couple who appeared more captivating or simply 'worked better' together. The winner of the round qualifies for the semi-finals. The winner of the finals receives a cash prize and a flower bouquet. The runners up receive a cash prize of half the first prize amount. The series reflects a distinct AU style and perspective.


