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Step Up star Jenna Dewan fires back at fan backlash over her Dancing With The Stars casting

I do not know how to ballroom dance,' said Dewan, who specializes in hip-hop and contemporary. 'Let's be clear. It's two different languages.

'Step Up' alum Jenna Dewan responds to 'Dancing With the Stars' casting backlash: 'It's a new technique'

Jenna Dewan defended her casting on "Dancing With the Stars" Wednesday after fans suggested the "Step Up" star and former Janet Jackson backup dancer might have an unfair advantage in the competition.

These 'Dancing With the Stars' contestants have the most dance experience. Will it make a difference?

Past "DWTS" winners have entered with dance backgrounds, but plenty of experienced contestants have fallen short.

Dancing With The Stars announces Season 35 cast: Julia Stiles, Jenna Dewan and more to hit the ballroom floor

The cast of Season 35 of Dancing With The Stars was officially announced on Wednesday, with a fresh lineup of familiar faces trading their famous day jobs for sequins, choreography and a shot at the mirror-ball trophy.

Dancing with the Stars season 35 cast revealed: Jenna Dewan, Julia Stiles, Harry Shum Jr. and more set to compete

The new season kicks off with a two-night premiere on Sept. 15 and 16 on ABC

Val Chmerkovskiy Defends Jenna Dewan Amid ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Casting Backlash

Some longtime Dancing With the Stars fans are less than thrilled about actor Jenna Dewan joining the cast because of her history as a professional dancer, and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy is coming to her defense amid all the backlash.

Dancing with the Stars alum Sasha Farber speaks out on season 35 absence: 'Not my choice'

The “DWTS” pro was left off the list of dancers ahead of the new season starring Jenna Dewan, Tatyana Ali, Julia Stiles, and more.