AceShowbiz - Kamri Peterson is set to join the dance troupe for Dancing with the Stars season 35, Us Weekly reports. At 18 years old, she returns to the franchise after competing as a junior professional dancer on DWTS: Juniors in 2018.

Peterson has maintained her ballroom training since her appearance on the junior spin-off, working closely with professionals Rylee Arnold, Ezra Sosa, and choreographer Mandy Moore, per Us Weekly. Aol also revealed that the announcement of her troupe role was made at DWTS Con in Palm Springs, California. The troupe members perform in group numbers and support the show’s choreography without partnering with celebrity contestants. Alongside Peterson, confirmed celebrity participants this season include Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson, and Guillermo Rodriguez, with additional stars yet to be unveiled, Aol and Us Weekly note.

Dancing with the Stars has been a staple of reality television since its 2005 debut, produced by BBC Worldwide and distributed by ABC and Disney+. The series has completed 33 seasons to date and features a rotating cast of professional dancers and celebrities competing for the coveted mirrorball trophy. Troupe dancers like Peterson play a key role in the show’s intricate group performances and overall production.

Peterson’s inclusion in the troupe marks another step in her promising dance career, which includes titles such as World ProAm champion and three-time Latin National vice champion. Her prior experience on DWTS: Juniors and ongoing training with respected professionals positions her well to contribute to the dynamic energy of the upcoming season. With the full professional roster still under wraps and casting decisions sometimes finalized close to the premiere, her addition signals fresh talent to watch when the show premieres on ABC and Disney+ in September 2025.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Us Weekly.