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Harry Shum Jr.: DWTS technique is a different beast
2 Sep
Summary
- Shum Jr. acknowledges Glee's lip-syncing differs from DWTS.
- He finds ballroom technique challenging despite dance background.
- The live performance aspect of DWTS is a unique pressure.
Harry Shum Jr. is stepping onto the dance floor for Dancing With the Stars season 35, but he insists his prior performance experience doesn't equate to an easy win. The actor, known for his roles on Glee and in the Step Up film series, revealed that the technique required for ballroom dancing is a significant hurdle for him.
Shum Jr. clarified that while he lip-synced while dancing on Glee, the demanding nature of partner dances on DWTS is a different challenge altogether, even recalling a past partner dance with Heather Morris that was physically taxing. He expressed excitement for the performance and storytelling aspects of the show but admitted nervousness regarding the technical precision.
His professional partner, Jenna Johnson, is pushing him to refine his form, highlighting the stark contrast between ballroom and Shum Jr.'s previous dance styles. Johnson also emphasized that the live performance element of Dancing With the Stars, broadcast to millions, creates an unparalleled pressure that contestants must navigate.
The new season of Dancing With the Stars is set to premiere with a two-night event on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET.
