Louis van Amstel

The Dancing With the Stars Season 16 Week 5 side-by-side challenge, and the ensuing hype around the returning pros, really highlighted how much dedicated fans of the show have come to care for the professional dancers who return season after season. Heck, some people even vote for their favorite pros, not their favorite stars. How do the pros feel about that?

One pro who wasn't back for Week...

Beloved Dancing With the Stars pro Louis Van Amstel and his longtime partner Julie Fryer officially announced their retirement at the Dance Legends show in NYC this Saturday, April 13, 2013. Though don't freak out DWTS fans: This does not mean that Louis is done dancing; he and Julie are just officially completing their years together as professional partners.

Wetpaint Entertainment attended...

Dancing With the Stars pro dancer Louis van Amstel isn't one of the pros on Season 16, but the fan fave dancer is still keeping very busy.

Wetpaint Entertainment recently spoke to Louis about his upcoming performance — and retirement announcement — at the Dance Legends show in New York City, his LaBlast fitness program, and the current season of DWTS. So read on to find out who...

Fan favorite Dancing With the Stars pro dancer Louis van Amstel isn't one of the pros on Season 16, but he's still an important part of the DWTS family. He even choreographed the opening number for Prom Week! So what does this respected, outspoken pro think of the judges, who are more controversial than ever this season?

Wetpaint Entertainment recently spoke to Louis about his upcoming...