Top 20 Most Emotional Dances on Dancing with the Stars

From devastating personal losses to powerful tributes of survival, these unforgettable ballroom moments brought raw emotion to the “Dancing with the Stars” stage. We’re looking at the routines that made the judges tear up, the audience cry, and viewers feel every beat, from grief and resilience to love, healing, and hope. Which performance hit you the hardest? Our countdown includes Alexis Ren, Amanda Kloots, Selma Blair, Bindi Irwin, Noah Galloway, J.R. Martinez, Amy Purdy, Simone Biles, Jodie Sweetin, and more!

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0:00 Introduction to grief
1:27 Tribute to Len Goodman
2:59 Overcoming trauma
4:07 Anxiety and fame
5:15 Reclaiming self-worth
6:59 Support and healing
8:16 The cost of war
9:29 Fear and parenthood
10:59 Missing a loved one
12:10 The turbulence of loss
13:11 Rising above critics
14:29 Resilience after trauma
15:45 Battling inner demons
17:00 Honoring family bonds
18:20 Celebrating recovery
19:35 Life after injury
20:56 Trust and survival
22:21 Grieving a spouse
23:52 Strength beyond disability
25:09 Final reflections