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Video: Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars is bigger and badder than ever during Star Wars Weekends 2011 at Walt Disney World

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Darth Vader and his squad of stormtroopers hit the stage at Star Wars Weekends in Walt Disney World, showing off energetic dance moves with their arms raised high during an epic Dance-Off that has the audience cheering.

The uber-popular Hyperspace Hoopla (HOOPLA!) has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends 2011 and it’s more impressive than ever. Each year the nightly stage show during the Star Wars-themed special event draws more and more people and this year Disney gave the show a huge upgrade by moving it to a new stage in front of the giant Sorcerer Hat. The stage allows hundreds to watch the show comfortably, awaiting the highlight of ever year’s performance: Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars.

The theme of this year’s hilarious dance-off is rock music and the teams are simple. It’s the “Good Guys” against the “Bad Guys” as Emperor Palpatine, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and other Star Wars baddies show off their stuff against Chewbacca, Ewoks, Queen Amidala, Ahsoka Tano, and more heroes of the Saga. In addition to a bigger stage, the show now sports plenty of loud pyrotechnics and a bright screen sporting graphics supporting each act.

Watch a video of the full 2011 Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars as performed on May 21:



Songs featured in the “competition” section of the dance-off include AC/DC’s “Back in Black,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle,” Metallica’s “Enter Sandman,” and Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” The show concludes with a rapid-fire compilation of contemporary hits featuring artists including Lady Gaga, Willow Smith, Cee Lo Green, and the Black Eyed Peas.

For quicker access to the best two dances from this year’s show, I’ve segmented them out into separate video clips:

Chewbacca dances as Axl Rose with an Ewok dressed as Slash to Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle”:

Darth Vader and Stormtroopers dance to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”:

And here are a few photo highlights:

A vibrant stage bursts to life at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, as talented performers captivate us with energetic routines and dramatic moments. The excitement is palpable in the crowd, whether we’re cheering during Star Wars Weekends or caught up in the thrill of a Dance-Off competition—truly an unforgettable highlight of our visit.
Hyperspace Hoopla and the Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars now take place on this impressive new stage. Thank the Empire for that one.
Beloved Star Wars characters dazzle on stage at Walt Disney World, striking dynamic poses beneath dramatic lights and props, capturing the electrifying spirit of a Dance-Off during Star Wars Weekends.
Emperor Palpatine leads Darth Maul, Jango Fett, Boba Fett, and a pair of guards.
An alien entertainer takes center stage with drumsticks in hand, performing to a lively crowd against a sci-fi backdrop, capturing the pulse and excitement of the Star Wars Weekends Dance-Off at Walt Disney World.
The Cantina band joins in the Good Guys side.
Chewbacca rocks the stage during Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World, busting out impressive dance moves amidst swirling mist and dazzling lights, joined by two other Star Wars characters in an electrifying Dance-Off.
Chewy does his best Axl Rose.
Chewbacca and an Ewok face off in a lively dance battle on stage, entertaining the crowd during Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World, with fans and guests watching in the background.
And an Ewok does his best Slash.
Darth Vader and Stormtroopers take the stage at Star Wars Weekends in Walt Disney World, thrilling guests with a high-energy Dance-Off amid vibrant lights and giant screens.
Vader and his Stormtroopers rock out to Metallica.
Darth Vader and Princess Leia light up the stage with an energetic performance at a comic convention, channeling the excitement of Star Wars Weekends Dance-Offs at Walt Disney World.
Leia is taken prisoner during 'Enter Sandman'
Darth Vader and his stormtroopers bring high energy to the stage for an epic Dance-Off with an orange-clad performer, dazzling the crowd under vibrant lights and adding to the thrilling atmosphere of Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World.
Aurra Sing joins in the fun.
Stormtroopers and the cantina band from Star Wars perform an energetic Dance-Off on stage during Star Wars Weekends at Walt Disney World, captivating the crowd with lively entertainment.
But the Good Guys say 'We're not gonna take it' and fight back.
Stormtroopers and Star Wars aliens hit the stage under colorful lights, busting out energetic dance moves during an epic Dance-Off at Star Wars Weekends in Walt Disney World.
More rebellion.
Amidala tells off Vader.
This Gamorrean Guard knows how to move.
A Sandtrooper and an Ewok do a duet.
Vader says 'Forget You' to Amidala and Zam Wessel.
Aurra Sing, Chewbacca, and Kit Festo whip their hair back and forth.
Luke and Leia have the time of their lives...
...which gets a little awkward.
To end it all, C-3PO does (what else?) the robot.

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