The Ballroom Beat

Kandyce Hardin

An amateur ballroom dancer’s take on Dancing with the Stars 💃 Host Kandyce Sloane breaks down the performances, partnerships, choreography, technique, and all the drama of DWTS Season 35! 🪩✨

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    DWTS Season 35 Week 7 Recap: Horror Movie Night

    DWTS Season 35 Week 7 Recap: Horror Movie Night 🎃👻 It's time to get spooky in the ballroom! Horror Movie Night brought a whole new kind of energy to Dancing with the Stars, and I've got plenty to say about it! From the performances that gave me chills (the good kind!) to the moments that had me questioning a few things, we're breaking it all down. Which couples absolutely nailed their routines? Who missed the mark? And were there any performances that genuinely surprised me? Of course, we'll get into the scores, the standout moments, and all the things that had me talking at my screen this week. 😂 Plus, it's time for another round of the Beat Awards! ❤️🥁 Who earned a Heartbeat, who fell Offbeat, who was On Beat, and what delivered the biggest Beat Drop of the night? Grab your favorite spooky snack and come hang out with me for another week of DWTS talk!

  2. Oct 23

    DWTS Season 35 Week 6 Recap: Dedication Night

    Dedication Night brought ALL the feelings this week, and I’m not saying I cried… but I’m also not saying I didn’t! 🥹❤️ Join me for Week 6 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35 as we break down the performances, the emotional moments, and the dances that reminded us why we love this show so much. We’re also putting the Val and Carrie Ann drama to rest (yes, we’re talking about it!), diving into some more drama involving Gleb, and sharing our updated predictions now that we’ve officially hit the halfway point of the competition! 👀 How are our preseason predictions holding up? Which couples are exceeding expectations, and who might be surprising us as we head into the second half of the season? Of course, it wouldn’t be The Ballroom Beat without the Beat Awards! ❤️🥁 We’re celebrating the moments that made us feel something, calling out what fell offbeat, recognizing the performances that hit the mark, and highlighting the moments that made our jaws drop. Grab your tissues, bring your opinions, and come chat DWTS with me! 💃🪩

  3. Oct 15

    DWTS Season 35 Week 5 Recap: Super Bowl Night

    DWTS Season 35 Week 5 Recap: Super Bowl Night 🏈💃 It’s Super Bowl Night on Dancing with the Stars, and Kandyce has THOUGHTS! 🏈🔥 Join me as I break down the performances, scores, standout moments, and biggest surprises of Week 5. From the dances that brought the energy to the moments that had me questioning EVERYTHING, this episode has plenty to talk about. And yes… I have some STRONG opinions about one particularly dramatic moment that I absolutely need to get off my chest. 👀 Was it justified, overblown, or somewhere in between? You’ll have to listen to hear where I stand! Plus, it’s time for another round of the Beat Awards: Heartbeat, Offbeat, On Beat, and Beat Drop! ❤️🥁 Which couples are keeping the competition alive, and who might be losing their momentum as the season heats up? Welcome to The Ballroom Beat — where a ballroom dancer’s perspective meets a DWTS fan’s opinions. Let’s talk about it! 🪩✨

  4. Oct 8

    DWTS Season 35 Week 4 Recap: Mariah Carey Night

    The Ballroom Beat is back with our recap of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, Week 4: Mariah Carey Night! Kandyce breaks down all of the performances, scores, standouts, surprises, and moments from a night dedicated to the legendary Mariah Carey. Which couples hit the right note, who fell off beat, and did anyone change the leaderboard? Tune in for all the dancing, drama, and ballroom fun from this week's episode!

  5. Oct 2

    DWTS Season 35 Week 3 Recap: Yacht Rock Night

    All aboard for Yacht Rock Night! ⚓️💃🪩 Kandyce breaks down all the performances from Week 3 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, including the dances, partnerships, scores, surprises, and moments that made waves. Which couples kept things smooth sailing? Who drifted a little off course? And who managed to steer their way into Kandyce’s Heartbeat, Upbeat, Offbeat, or Beat Drop? ❤️🥁⬆️💥 Plus, Kandyce shares her thoughts on the competition so far, which couples are gaining momentum, and who might be ready to rock the boat as the season continues. The Ballroom Beat — a Dancing with the Stars podcast. 💃🪩✨

  6. Sep 24

    DWTS Season 35 Week 2 Recap: Viral Hits Night

    Viral Hits Night is here! 💃🪩 Kandyce breaks down all the performances from Week 2 of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, including the dances, partnerships, scores, surprises, and moments that stood out. Which couples were Heartbeat worthy? Who fell Offbeat? Who surprised Kandyce enough to earn an Upbeat? And what delivered the biggest Beat Drop of the night? ❤️🥁⬆️💥 Plus, Kandyce shares her thoughts on the competition so far and which couples are starting to stand out as the season heats up.

  7. Sep 21

    DWTS Season 35 Premiere: Night Two

    The Season 35 premiere is here! 💃 Tonight, the ladies take the ballroom floor, and Kandyce breaks down the performances, partnerships, scores, surprises, and moments that stood out from Night Two. Plus, it’s time for more Heartbeat, Offbeat, Upbeat, and Beat Drop Awards! 🪩❤️🥁💥

  8. Sep 17

    DWTS Season 35 Premiere: Night One

    The Season 35 premiere is here! 💃 Tonight, the gentlemen take the ballroom floor, and Kandyce breaks down the performances, partnerships, scores, surprises, and moments that stood out from Night One. Plus, it’s time for the first-ever Heartbeat, Offbeat, Upbeat, and Beat Drop Awards! 🪩❤️🥁💥

  9. Sep 15

    DWTS Season 35 Preview! | Cast Breakdown & Predictions

    VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBEFollow us on TikTok @theballroombeatpodcastWelcome to the very first episode of The Ballroom Beat: A Dancing With the Stars Podcast! 💃✨ Season 35 is almost here, and before the dancing begins, we're breaking down the brand-new cast! In this episode, I'm sharing my first thoughts on all of the Season 35 couples — who I already know, who I kinda know, and who I'm meeting for the first time. We'll talk about their backgrounds, their pros, my thoughts on each pairing, who I'm excited to watch, and who I think could surprise us this season. I'm approaching Season 35 from the perspective of an amateur ballroom dancer and longtime DWTS fan, so this isn't just a recap show — it's my personal take on the cast, the partnerships, and what I think we're in for once the competition starts. 🪩 Season 35 Premiere: September 22 & 23, 2026 Subscribe to The Ballroom Beat and come back each week as we watch the season unfold!

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An amateur ballroom dancer’s take on Dancing with the Stars 💃 Host Kandyce Sloane breaks down the performances, partnerships, choreography, technique, and all the drama of DWTS Season 35! 🪩✨

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  • Creator
    Kandyce Hardin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kandyce Hardin
  • Show Website
    The Ballroom Beat