Hoofers

If you understand going in that there is no celebrity Billy Flynn to pump up the irony, and no sad-eyed veteran hoofers to add to that show’s signature Bob Fosse-esque blend of craft and cynicism, you will be just fine.

Dancing with the Stars launched in 2005, ABC has kept secret the number of viewers who vote for their favorite celebrity hoofers — until now.

Emma Thynn, Viscountess Weymouth, is perhaps not the most famous celebrity on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing, but who among the hoofers is more fascinating?

Hoofers are tap dancers who dance primarily "closer to the floor", using mostly footwork and not showing very much arm or body movement.

Still, Caron has said of herself: "Unfortunately, Hollywood considers musical dancers as hoofers.