Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy "Dancing With The Stars" Viennese Waltz (Video)

Hollywood, California - Sixteen year old Zendaya and her partner Val Chmerkovskiy performed a
wonderful Viennese Waltz during April 1st, 2013 live performances show of "Dancing With The Stars" with the theme of "Prom Night". Zendaya’s never been to the prom before. But her grandmother has, and since she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, Zendaya and her pro partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, decided to hearken back to 1957 and re-create moments from her grandmother’s prom in 1957, dancing to “Que Sera, Sera,” staying positive and in the moment and decide that whatever will be, will be. “I just want to make her proud,” the Disney Channel star said. And I think she did that, with a sweeping Viennese waltz that started on a gondola and was filled with swoops and twirls. “That was as enchanting and charming as Venice in the moonlight,” Bruno praised. “A couple of stumbles, but overall, beautiful.” Carrie Ann highlighted the “incredible lyrical quality” to Zendaya’s movement. “The emotional connection to every single move is beyond your years.” Len liked how the “Shake It Up” star moves effortlessly, but thought there was too many over-the-head arm sweeps, and “I’d like to see a little bit more in the hold.

“I’m just glad that she’s here.” Zendaya says after giving her grandmother a hug in the audience.

Zendaya and Val got a total of 24 points for their dance.

Tune in tonight to the result show tonight to see who goes home, who is crowned prom king and queen starting at 9pm on ABC.

Adam Irigoyen, Caroline Sunshine supporting Zendaya and Val.

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Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy "Dancing With The Stars" Jive Dance

Beautiful Sixteen year Zendaya and her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy 27 performed an amazing jive on "Dancing With The Stars" March 25th, 2013. Their dance landed them a score 26 and 50 points between the two weeks. Zendaya and her dance partner Val has the highest total of points landing on the top of the leader board.

Zendaya just 16 years of age is one to watch as she can dance with the best of them. Make sure to tune in tonight for the result and to see who will perform a encore. Will it be Zendaya and Val, tune in at 8pm tonight (March 26th) on ABC to find out.

Zendaya stars as the generous, funny, overachiever Raquel "Rocky" Blue, one half of the comedic duo of young dancers trying to dance her way to stardom, in the new Disney Channel series "Shake It Up."

Born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, Zendaya grew up as part of the nearby California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, where her mother works as the House Manager. In addition to training at the theater's student conservatory program, and later performing in numerous stage productions, Zendaya helped her mom seat patrons and sell raffle tickets to benefit the theater.

While attending the Oakland School for the Arts, she starred as a young Ti Moune in "Once on This Island" at the Berkley Playhouse and the breakout role of the male character Joe in "Caroline, or Change" at Palo Alto's TheaterWorks. She also studied her craft at the CalShakes Conservatory program and at the American Conservatory Theater. Her other stage credits include "Richard III," "Twelfth Night," "As You Like It," among others.

Zendaya, which means "to give thanks" in Shona (a Bantu language native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe), was a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also one of the back-up dancers in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Selena Gomez.

Zendaya now resides in Los Angeles, California with her family and dog, a Giant Schnauzer named Midnight. Her interests include singing, dancing and clothes designing.

Valentin (Val) Aleksandrovich Chmerkovskiy is a professional dancer, best known for his appearances in the American version of Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). He is the brother of former DWTS dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

Chmerkovskiy appeared on the season 10 results show on April 6, 2010. He did a country western themed routine with his brother Maksim, Edyta Śliwińska and Snejana Petrova.

He appeared on the season 11 results show on Tuesday, October 5, 2010, performing a music and dance duel against Mark Ballas. While performing to the song "Toxic" by Britney Spears, Val played the violin and danced with Lacey Schwimmer.

In season 13, Chmerkovskiy was partnered with model/actress Elisabetta Canalis. They were eliminated second, finishing in 11th place.

In season 14, Chmerkovskiy was partnered with comedienne/talk show host Sherri Shepherd. They were the third couple to be eliminated, finishing in 10th place.

Chmerkovskiy danced as a professional partner in season 15 with season 1 winner, Kelly Monaco. They finished in third place on the season finale.

For season 16, Chmerkovskiy is partnered with Disney Channel's Shake It Up star, Zendaya Coleman.

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Zendaya Attends 26th Annual Kids Choice Awards

Los Angeles, California - Actress, Dancer and Singer Zendaya Coleman looked adorable in a tie dye skirt and cozy shirt as she walks the orange carpet for the 26th annual Kids Choices Award at USC Galen Center in Los Angeles, California on March 23rd, 2013.

Zendaya stars as the generous, funny, overachiever Raquel "Rocky" Blue, one half of the comedic duo of young dancers trying to dance her way to stardom, in the new Disney Channel series "Shake It Up."

Born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, Zendaya grew up as part of the nearby California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, where her mother works as the House Manager. In addition to training at the theater's student conservatory program, and later performing in numerous stage productions, Zendaya helped her mom seat patrons and sell raffle tickets to benefit the theater.

While attending the Oakland School for the Arts, she starred as a young Ti Moune in "Once on This Island" at the Berkley Playhouse and the breakout role of the male character Joe in "Caroline, or Change" at Palo Alto's TheaterWorks. She also studied her craft at the CalShakes Conservatory program and at the American Conservatory Theater. Her other stage credits include "Richard III," "Twelfth Night," "As You Like It," among others.

Zendaya, which means "to give thanks" in Shona (a Bantu language native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe), was a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy. She was also one of the back-up dancers in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Selena Gomez.

Zendaya now resides in Los Angeles, California with her family and dog, a Giant Schnauzer named Midnight. Her interests include singing, dancing and clothes designing.

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Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy "Dancing With The Stars" Contemporary Dance

The beautiful Actress Zendaya Coleman 16 and her pro partner Val Chmerkovskiy 26 on Monday night (March 18th, 2013) performed a wonderful contemporary dance during the season 16 premiere of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars", which the judges loved by given them a score of 24. Judges calling their performance “amazing” and “beautiful,” Inaba told Coleman that she was a fantastic dancer. Goodman said it was great, adding that he never thought he’d say that for a week one performance. Tonioli said Coleman’s debut was “superb… It’s so inspiring to see such a young girl doing so well, and such wonderful choreography.” Zendaya is the youngest ever to dance on "Dancing With The Stars" at the age of 16 and showed wonderful dancing skills.

“Thank you @Zendaya 4giving me the most incredible feeling..PRIDE in your work and PRIDE in your incredible performance..now BACK 2THE GRIND!” Val tweeted after their performance.


Please make sure you vote for Zendaya as she completes in the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With The Stars.

Watch their March 18th, 2013 "Dancing With The Stars" season 16 premiere dance routine below:

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Multi-talented Actress and Singer Zendaya stars as Raquel "Rocky" Blue, one half of the comedic duo in the hit Disney Channel series "Shake It Up!," and is currently recording her debut album on Hollywood Records. Born September 1, 1996, in Oakland, California, Zendaya grew up as part of the California Shakespeare Theater in Orinda, where her mother works as the House Manager. In addition to training at the theater's student conservatory program and later performing in numerous stage productions, she helped her mom seat patrons and sell raffle tickets to benefit the theater. While attending the Oakland School for the Arts, Zendaya starred as Little Ti Moune in "Once on This Island" at the Berkley Playhouse, and in the breakout role of the male character Joe in "Caroline, or Change" at Palo Alto's TheaterWorks. She also studied at the CalShakes Conservatory program and at the American Conservatory Theater. Zendaya has performed around the world, including at the White House and in the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and she tours select cities with her Z-Swagg Dancers and Singers. Her name is derived from the word that means "to give thanks" in Shona (a Bantu language native to the Shona people of Zimbabwe). Zendaya has been a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyns and Old Navy, and was also one of the back-up dancers in a Sears commercial featuring Disney Channel star Selena Gomez. She now resides in Los Angeles, California with her family and dog, a giant Schnauzer named Midnight.