Naman Shrestha
Bravo’s ‘Dancing Queens’ is a reality TV series that follows a group of six ballroom dancer friends — Colette Marotto, Donie Burch, Gaëlle Benchetrit, Leonie Biggs, Pooja Mehta, and Sabrina Strasser — who try to balance their personal lives with their sheer dedication to dance. All of them are in pursuit of their desire to compete in Pro-Am World of Dance competitions around the country.
Pro-Am involves amateur dancers competing with some professional ones, as the six friends spend thousands of dollars on their hair, makeup, outfits, and expenses for their respective professional partners to practice, travel, and compete in the contest. Given the wide range of locations in the background, as the dancers train for their performances in the Bravo series, many viewers are bound to wonder where ‘Dancing Queens’ is filmed.
Dancing Queens Filming Locations
‘Dancing Queens’ is filmed in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Toronto, specifically in Scottsdale, New York City, and Haworth. Principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the Bravo series seemingly commenced in May 2022 and wrapped up in July of the same year. Now, without much ado, let us walk you through all the specific locations that can be spotted in the reality show!
Scottsdale, Arizona
Most scenes involving Colette Marotto and Pooja Mehta are lensed in the city of Scottsdale in Arizona’s Maricopa County. Known as the West’s most western town, it holds several festivals yearly, including the Scottsdale Jaycees Parada del Sol, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, and the Scottsdale International Film Festival. As the production team travels across the city, you will likely identify specific landmarks in the backdrop, such as George Ellis House, Frank Tilus House, and The Valley Field Riding and Polo Club of Scottsdale.
New York City, New York
The portions involving the talented dancers Donie Burch and Gaëlle Benchetrit are taped in and around New York City. Also known as the Big Apple, NYC is home to over 2,000 arts and cultural organizations, with over 500 art galleries. Some notable ones are the National Endowment for the Arts, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Haworth, New Jersey
The Haworth borough in New Jersey serves as one of the primary production locations for ‘Dancing Queens,’ especially the scenes involving Leonie Biggs and her new pro partner, Koysta Samarskyi. The borough has numerous parks and recreation areas, which might feature in the reality series. Some are White Beeches Country Club, Haworth Swim Club, and Haworth Country Club.
Toronto, Ontario
The scenes involving Sabrina Strasser in Bravo’s ‘Dancing Queens’ are reportedly filmed in Toronto. Specifically, several pivotal portions of the show are recorded in Dance Life Studios North York at 4590 Dufferin Street in the former township and city of North York. Furthermore, Toronto houses over fifty ballet and dance companies and several theaters, including the National Ballet of Canada, Roy Thomson Hall, the Princess of Wales Theatre, the Royal Alexandra Theatre, and the Massey Hall.
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