Dancing With the Stars Season 34 is set to conclude tonight, November 25, with the final five celebrities stepping onto the dance floor to showcase the routines they have diligently refined for weeks. Among the finalists, all eyes are on Jordan Chiles, the acclaimed gymnastics star renowned for her dazzling performances. As she vies for the coveted Mirrorball trophy, her partner, Ezra Sosa, plays a pivotal role in this pursuit of glory.
Ezra Sosa, a 25-year-old dancer, has carved out a notable presence in the world of dance, first joining the DWTS troupe in 2021. With roots that stretch from Argentina to Mexico, Sosa embraces his multicultural background and his journey in dance began at the tender age of two. He trained in a variety of styles, including hip-hop, jazz, ballet, and ballroom, at the Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah. His talents shone early on, earning him a title as a three-time national pre-teen Latin champion at BYU.
His impressive skills led him to television competitions, including Season 16 of So You Think You Can Dance, where he reached the Top 6. Sosa also showcased his talents on other platforms, such as World of Dance and America’s Got Talent. After competing, he toured with the live show of So You Think You Can Dance and worked with pop star JoJo Siwa, along with contributing choreography for various live events and TV projects.
Sosa’s path on Dancing With the Stars began as part of the troupe in Season 30, where he performed alongside other dancers without a celebrity partner. He gained more visibility in Season 31 and was designated as a professional dancer in Season 33, making him the first Latin dance pro on the show in over a decade. In this season, he was paired with the controversial celebrity Anna Delvey, but the pair faced elimination early.
What makes the DWTS competition particularly thrilling is the recognition that comes with winning the Mirrorball Trophy, a trophy sparkling with glamour and rich history. The victor is decided through a combination of audience votes and judges’ scores, each accounting for 50% of the total decision. The performance evaluations are calculated into a percentage, while audience votes translate into another portion, leading to an exciting finale as couples battle for supremacy.
Heading into tonight’s finale, only five pairs remain: Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy, Elaine Hendrix and Alan Bersten, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson, Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach, along with Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa. Consensus is that while Chiles has dazzled audiences with her talent, Sosa’s extensive experience in choreography and performance may be the key to her making history as only the third Olympic gymnast to win on the show.
As they prepare for their final dance, Sosa acknowledges that DWTS has been transformative for him. Overcoming feelings of imposter syndrome related to his identity, he embraces his true self and aims to inspire others to do the same. With their combined talents and unwavering dedication, Chiles and Sosa seem poised to make a significant mark in this season’s final performance.