Season 11 Episode 1

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Brandy & Maksim Chmerkovskly at the DWTS Premiere

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Title: Season 11, Week 1: Performance
Air Date: September 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM PDT

The new cast of the eleventh season of Dancing With The Stars is showcased. Eleven new stars — including The Situation (who only had five days to practice since wrapping up Jersey Shore), Bristol Palin, Brandy, and Rick Fox — and their pro dance partners perform either the Viennese Waltz or the Cha Cha. Read the full recap here.