KYIV, Ukraine — Before the war, Ukraine's own "Dancing with the Stars" was a cherished and popular television show, dazzling audiences with performances by celebrities and professional dancers. The show is now back on for one special episode — this time with Ukrainian wartime heroes as the stars, underscoring the nation's resilience in difficult times.
Well-known Ukrainian dancer Dmytro Dikusar, now serving as a soldier with his platoon on the front lines, performs during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
A ballet dancer warms up during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" amid blackout hours caused by Russia's regular air attacks on the country's energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
Volunteer soldier Ruslana Danilkina, 21, who lost her leg in the Russia-Ukraine war, and choreographer Pavlo Semakin perform during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
"Reminders of Him," based on the Colleen Hoover book of the same name, is out in theaters Friday.
Well-known Ukrainian dancer Dmytro Dikusar, now serving as a soldier with his platoon on the front lines, performs during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
Volunteer soldier Ruslana Danilkina, 21, who lost her leg in the Russia-Ukraine war, and choreographer Pavlo Semakin perform during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
A ballet dancer warms up during the filming of the Christmas TV show "Dancing with the Stars" amid blackout hours caused by Russia's regular air attacks on the country's energy infrastructure in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Dec. 18.
