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{{Short description|Kannada language TV soap opera}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Dancingchampion.jpg
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| genre = Dance
| creator = Parameshwar Gundkal
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| presenter = {{Plainlist}}
*[[Akul Balaji]]
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| starring =
| judges = {{Plainlist}}
* [[Mayuri Upadhya]]
* [[Vijay Raghavendra]]
* [[Meghana Raj]]
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| country = India
| language = Kannada
| num_seasons =
| num_episodes = 23
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer = [[Lokesh Productions]]
| location = [[Bengaluru]]
| cinematography = Arun Bramha
| editor =
| camera = [[Multiple-camera setup|Multi-camera]]
| runtime = 60-75 minutes
| company = [[Viacom 18]]
| network = [[Colors Kannada]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|01|08|df=yes}}
| last_aired = present
| related = {{Plainlist|
* [[Ede Thumbi Haaduvenu]] (2021)
* [[Nannamma Super Star]]
}}
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| opentheme = Dancing Champion Dancing Champion
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'''''Dancing Champion''''' is a [[Kannada]] dance reality show aired on [[Colors Kannada]] and streamed on [[Voot]]. It features celebrities as contestants who are paired with professional dancers competing for a cash prize and the title Dancing Champion. The judges of the show are [[Mayuri Upadhya]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=I love the unpredictable nature of the television reality shows: Mayuri Upadhya - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/i-love-the-unpredictable-nature-of-the-television-reality-shows-mayuri-upadhya/articleshow/88710711.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಅದ್ಭುತ ನೃತ್ಯಗಾರ್ತಿ ಮಯೂರಿ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯ ಯಾಕೆ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿ ನಟಿಸಿಲ್ಲ, ನೃತ್ಯ ಮಾಡಿಲ್ಲ?|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/colors-kannada-dance-championship-judge-mayuri-upadhya/videoshow/88710710.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಗಳಿಗೆ scholarships ಕೊಟ್ಟು ನನ್ನ ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಕರೆದುಕೊಂಡಿರುವೆ: ಡ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ Mayuri|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/colors-kannada-dancer-mayuri-upadhya-talks-about-dancing-championship-vcs-r5bs46|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-28|title=From Bigg Boss Kannada season 9 to Golden star Ganesh's comeback on Kannada TV; New shows and major comebacks expected in 2022|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/from-bigg-boss-kannada-season-9-to-golden-star-ganeshs-comeback-on-kannada-tv-new-shows-and-major-comebacks-expected-in-2022/photostory/88544010.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref> [[Vijay Raghavendra]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Vijay Raghavendra to judge new reality show Dancing Champion - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/vijay-raghavendra-to-judge-new-reality-show-dancing-champion/articleshow/88681212.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive: "I always feel the contestants are much better dancers than I am," Vijay Raghavendra on judging Dancing Champion - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/exclusive-i-always-feel-the-contestants-are-much-better-dancers-than-i-am-vijay-raghavendra-on-judging-dancing-champion/articleshow/88775483.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಡ್ಯಾನ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್‌ಶಿಪ್ ಶೋ ಮೂಲಕ ನಟ ವಿಜಯ್ ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಏನು?|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/colors-kannada-dance-championship-judge-vijay-raghavendra/videoshow/88710528.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-12|title=Exclusive: I'll remember my dancing idol Appu mama in every energetic dance performance: Dancing Champion judge Vijay Raghavendra|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/exclusive-ill-remember-my-dancing-idol-appu-mama-in-every-energetic-dance-performance-dancing-champion-judge-vijay-raghavendra/photostory/88855305.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref> and [[Meghana Raj]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dance Champion: Meghna Raj Sarja to feature as a celebrity guest judge - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dance-champion-meghna-raj-sarja-to-feature-as-a-celebrity-guest-judge/articleshow/88749184.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Meghana Raj is now a permanent judge of Dancing Champion show - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/meghana-raj-is-now-a-permanent-judge-of-dancing-champion-show/articleshow/89032811.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Dance ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋಗೆ ಜಡ್ಜ್‌ ಆಗಿ ನಟಿ Meghana Raj ಎಂಟ್ರಿ!|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/colors-kannada-meghana-raj-to-be-a-celebrity-judge-in-dancing-champion-show-vcs-r58dlw|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=kn}}</ref> The show is hosted by [[Akul Balaji]].<ref>{{Cite web|title="Reality shows give birth to a lot of dreams and hopes; commoners become a celebrity through these shows," says Dancing Champion host Akul Balaji - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/reality-shows-give-birth-to-a-lot-of-dreams-and-hopes-commoners-become-a-celebrity-through-these-shows-says-dancing-champion-host-akul-balaji/articleshow/89093764.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-16|title="It's not ok to make fun of others through trolls and memes all the time; healthier trolls would be a better option," says actor-host Akul Balaji|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/its-not-ok-to-make-fun-of-others-through-trolls-and-memes-all-the-time-healthier-trolls-would-be-a-better-option-says-actor-host-akul-balaji/photostory/88922633.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref> The show premiered on 8 January 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New reality show 'Dancing Champion' to premiere on January 8 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/new-reality-show-dancing-champion-to-premiere-on-january-8/articleshow/88683664.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== Production ==
The show is a competition where a 14 celebrities are paired with exceptionally talented common people, handpicked from all across Karnataka. Well-known faces & fresh ones pair-up for a phenomenal dance-off. Contestants dance to a different tune, different theme and different styles every week and scores are given by the judges. Each week one couple is eliminated based on their scores with only one pair having the chance to be finally crowned, Dancing Champion. The show is produced by actor [[Srujan Lokesh]] under his banner [[Lokesh Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing Champion to premiere today; Here's all you need to know about the reality show - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dancing-champion-to-premiere-today-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-reality-show/articleshow/88771151.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

=== Creative Team ===
* Prakash Gopikrishna
* Lakshmi Sagar
* Prabha Ram
* Ravi Shankar
* Ramya Krishna
* Akshay

=== Technical Team ===
* Deepak Singh (Supervisor Choreographer)
* Elton Mascarenhas (Assistant Supervisor Choreographer)
* Namit (Light Jockey)
* Sampath Sukhine (Video jockey)
* Puneet (Switcher)
* Rajesh (Online Editor)
* Saish Bharadwaj (Music Producer/Programmer)
* Murugan
* Pruthvi ([[Art director|Art Director]])
* Hemanth Kumar (Art Department)
* Manikant (MI Bar Controller)
* Prem (Multi Recorder)
* Pradeep (Sound Engineer)
* FMC Camera Team
* Manju (Electrician)

=== Choreographer ===
* Varadharajan
* Tharak Xavier
* Jai
* Ambari Raju
* Surya
* Suchin
* Jaggi
* Anil
* Sudhir
* Bala Narasimha

=== Costume & Make Up ===
* Rajesh Shetty (Costume Designer)
* Ajit (Celebrity Costume Designer)
* Roshan Ayyapa (Celebrity Costume Designer)
* Kumar (Make Up Artist)
* Salam (Special Make up Artist)

=== Production Team ===
* Shiva (Production Controller)
* Prasanth Harry
* Ramaya Bhaswaraj
* Nagendra
* Teju
* Bhaswaraj
* Suchin
* Kiran Gowda

== Contestants ==
A total of 14 celebrity couples, mostly TV actors are part of the show.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; white-space:nowrap; margin:auto; font-size:95%;"
! width="20" |#
! width="120" |Celebrity
! width="140" |Partner
|-
| 1
| Chandan<ref>{{Cite web|title='ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಬಾರಮ್ಮ' ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ ನಟಿ ನೇಹಾ ಗೌಡ ಪತಿ ಚಂದನ್ ಈಗ 'ಡ್ಯಾನ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್‌ಶಿಪ್' ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿ|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/colors-kannada-dance-championship-contestant-raaja-rani-fame-chandan/videoshow/88706402.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref>
| Bhoomika
|-
| 2
| Chandana Ananthakrishna<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chandana Ananthakrishna is delighted to perform in Dancing Champion - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/chandana-ananthakrishna-is-delighted-to-perform-in-dancing-champion/articleshow/88748875.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
| Akshatha
|-
| 3
| Aishwarya Sindogi
| Shiva
|-
| 4
| Aradhya<ref>{{Cite web|title='ಡ್ಯಾನ್ಸ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್‌ಶಿಪ್‌'ನಲ್ಲಿ ಆರಾಧ್ಯಾ, ನಿವೇದಿತಾ ಎಂಬ ಪುಟಾಣಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಗಳು|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/colors-kannada-dance-championship-aradhya-nivedita/videoshow/88711905.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref>
| Niveditha
|-
| 5
| Anvitha Sagar
| Nikhil
|-
| 6
| Anmol
| Aditya
|-
| 7
| Saniya Iyer<ref>{{Cite web|title=Putta Gowri Madve fame Sanya Iyer to make her comeback with 'Dancing Champion' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/putta-gowri-madve-fame-sanya-iyer-to-make-her-comeback-with-dancing-champion/articleshow/88706499.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಆರ್ಟಿಸ್ಟ್‌ಗೆ ಆರ್ಟ್‌ ಟಚ್‌ ಇಲ್ಲ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಮೈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಚುಮಚುಮ ಅನುತ್ತೆ: ಪುಟ್ಟಗೌರಿ Sanya Iyer!|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/puttagowri-fame-sanya-iyer-comeback-as-dancer-thanks-mother-for-support-vcs-r5btoa|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=kn}}</ref>
| Nihal
|-
| 8
| Arjun Yogi<ref>{{Cite web|title=Participating in a dance reality show is a dream come true moment: Arjun Yogi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/partipating-in-dance-reality-show-is-a-dream-come-true-arjun-yogi/articleshow/88703910.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ, ಸಿನಿಮಾಗಳ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ನಟ ಅರ್ಜುನ್ ಯೋಗಿ ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋಗೆ ಬಂದಿದ್ದೇಕೆ?|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/dance-championship-colors-kannada-contestant-actor-arjun-yogi/videoshow/88704698.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref>
| Rani
|-
| 9
| Ishithavarsha<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|Chamionship}} ಇಶಿತಾಗೂ ಮುರುಗಾನಂದಗೂ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಂಬಂಧವಿಲ್ಲ?|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/tv-talk/kannada-actress-ishitha-varsha-to-participate-in-dancing-championship-vcs-r5e13r|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=kn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=ಈ ರಿಯಾಲಿಟಿ ಶೋ ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಂಡಾಗಿನಿಂದ ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಒಂದೇ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆ ಕೇಳ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ: 'ಅಗ್ನಿಸಾಕ್ಷಿ' ಧಾರಾವಾಹಿ ನಟಿ ಇಶಿತಾ ವರ್ಷ|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/video/entertainment/dance-championship-colors-kannada-contestant-agnisakshi-serial-fame-ishita-varsha/videoshow/88704512.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref>
| Shiva
|-
| 10
| Vinod
| Karunya
|-
| 11
| Aarthi
| Sagar
|-
| 12
| Amrutha Murthy
| Ravish
|-
| 13
| Vasanth Kumar
| Prema
|-
| 14
| Suraj Hollu
| Haneesha
|}

== Weekly summary ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:99%;"
! scope="col" style="background:#9A0700; color:#fff;" |Week No.
! scope="col" style="background:#9A0700; color:#fff;" |Episode No.
! scope="col" style="background:#9A0700; color:#fff;" |Original Air Date
! scope="col" style="background:#9A0700; color:#fff;" |Couple Evicted Rank
! scope="col" style="background:#9A0700; color:#fff;" |Theme
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |1 Grand Premiere
| style="text-align:center;" |1 2
|8 January 2022 9 January 2022
| {{n/a}}
|Introduction
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* Celebrity couples were introduced with couple performances.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing Champion: Celebrity guest judge Meghana Raj Sarja reveals her son says 'Appa' whenever she asks him to call her 'Amma' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dancing-champion-celebrity-guest-judge-meghana-raj-sarja-reveals-her-son-says-appa-whenever-she-asks-him-to-call-her-amma/articleshow/88803305.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |2
| style="text-align:center;" |3 4
|15 January 2022 16 January 2022
| {{n/a}}
|Celebration Round
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* The theme bought the festive spirit on the stage
* Ace actor [[Shashi Kumar|Sashikumar]] was invited as the guest for the show.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing Champion: Supreme hero Shashikumar to feature as a guest judge - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dancing-champion-supreme-hero-shashikumar-to-feature-as-a-guest-judge/articleshow/88873493.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shashikumar: 'ಡ್ಯಾನ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್' ಶೋಗೆ ಎಂಟ್ರಿ ಕೊಟ್ಟ 'ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ ಹೀರೋ' ಶಶಿಕುಮಾರ್|url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/tv/news/kannada-actor-shashikumar-to-feature-as-a-guest-judge-in-dancing-champion-reality-show/articleshow/88880547.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Vijaya Karnataka|language=kn}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |3
| style="text-align:center;" |5 6
|22 January 2022 23 January 2022
| {{n/a}}
|Self Challenge Round
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* The contestants perform to the fullest of their capabilities in this round.
* Actor [[Sharan (actor)|Sharan]] was invited as the guest for the round and to promote his film [[Avatara Purusha (2021 film)|Avatara Purusha]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing Champion to welcome film actor Sharan as a guest judge - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dancing-champion-to-welcome-film-actor-sharan-as-a-guest-judge/articleshow/89060494.cms|access-date=2022-01-27|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |4
| style="text-align:center;" |7
|30 January 2022
|style="background:#f4c7b8; text-align: center;" |Suraj Hollu & Haneesha '''Rank 14'''
|Costume Drama Round<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mayuri Upadhya returns to Dancing Champion as judge after two weeks - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/mayuri-upadhya-returns-to-dancing-champion-as-judge-after-two-weeks/articleshow/89153757.cms|access-date=2022-02-01|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* The contestants wear different costumes and narrate the story through their dance performances.
* [[Srujan Lokesh]] and [[Nannamma Super Star]] kids joined for the Mahasanchike episode as guests.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Dancing Champion to air 'Mahasanchike'; here's what to expect from the upcoming mega episode - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/dancing-champion-to-air-mahasanchike-heres-what-to-expect-from-the-upcoming-mega-episode/articleshow/89194051.cms|access-date=2022-02-01|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |5
| style="text-align:center;" |8
9
|5 February 2022
6 February 2022
|style="background:#f4c7b8; text-align: center;" |Vasanth Kumar & Prema '''Rank 13'''
|Dance Style Round
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* The contestants performed different dance styles present across India and world.
* The performances were power-packed from one contestant to the other.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|-
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" |6
| style="text-align:center;" |10
11
|12 February 2022
13 February 2022
| {{n/a}}
|Romantic Round
|-
| colspan="4" style="text-align:left;" |
* The contestants performed romantically with their partners.
* The round did induce some chemistry between the couple.
|-
! colspan="5" style="background:#9A0700;" |
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://www.colorskannada.com// Colors Kannada]
* [http://www.lokeshproductions.com// Lokesh Productions] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805042812/http://lokeshproductions.com/ |date=5 August 2018 }}

[[Category:2022 Indian television series debuts]]
[[Category:Kannada-language television shows]]
[[Category:Colors Kannada original programming]]
[[Category:Indian television series based on non-Indian television series]]
[[Category:Indian dance television shows]]
[[Category:Indian celebrity reality television series]]

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