Video: Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars 2012 has Chewbacca, Slave Leia groovin’ to LMFAO at Walt Disney World

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Chewbacca joins Princess Leia, Greedo, and another Star Wars character for a high-energy Dance-Off on stage at Walt Disney World, bringing the crowd to their feet during this unforgettable entertainment event.

Star Wars Weekends has once again arrived, kicking off today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World. And at the end of the day, the most highly-anticipated performance of the event did not disappoint this year as Snig and Oopla held their Hyperspace Hoopla, concluding with the ever-popular Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars.

The usual characters of Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, and C-3PO among others were joined by newcomers to the Dance-Off Darth Maul and Slave Leia at this year’s show, included in full in the video below, followed by each dance number separated out into highlight videos.


Full Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars 2012 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


This year’s featured songs include:

Momma Said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
Sexy and I Know It – LMFAO
Genesis – Justice
Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm / Michael Jackson
The Way I Are by Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
Glad You Came – The Wanted
Till The World Ends – Britney Spears
Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5
International Love – Pitbull
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
This is What Rock and Roll Looks Like – Porcelain Black
Tonight – Enrique Iglesias
Starships – Nicki Minaj
Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
We Are Young – FUN
Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Battle Without Honor or Humanity – Tomoyasu Hotei

Emperor Palpatine begins the dance competition featuring Good Guys vs. Bad Guys joined by Imperial Guards dancing to LL Cool J’s “Momma Said Knock You Out”:

But Chewbacca, Slave Leia, and Queen Amidala / Padme stole the show with their costumed performance of LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It”:



Not to be outdone by the Good Guys, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Stormtroopers brought Michael Jackson back to the Star Wars Weekends stage, this time dancing to Ant Farm’s rendition of “Smooth Criminal”:

It all wrapped up with a massive finale dance number featuring LMFAO’s “Party Rock,” Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” Adam Levine’s “Moves Like Jagger,” and many other contemporary pop hits:

In the end, Darth Maul made a surprising appearance with one final quick jam:

And here are some still highlights from the performances above:

Star Wars-inspired performers in striking red and black costumes command the smoky, vibrant stage at Walt Disney World, capturing the thrilling spectacle that theme park fans love.

Chewbacca leads a high-energy Star Wars dance party with Leia and R2-D2, all sporting vibrant costumes on stage at Walt Disney World.

Stormtroopers and Darth Vader light up the stage with a perfectly synchronized dance at Walt Disney World, captivating the audience and bringing unforgettable Star Wars excitement to fans of all ages.

Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, and Stormtroopers take the stage at Walt Disney World as excited visitors capture photos from the audience.

Darth Vader and Padmé light up the stage in a thrilling Star Wars Dance-Off as part of our live entertainment lineup, with two more favorites from the galaxy far, far away joining in the excitement just behind them.

Chewbacca and other Star Wars characters light up the stage at Walt Disney World, dancing beneath bright spotlights as fans cheer and watch the action on a giant screen.

Darth Maul greets guests with his signature red and black face paint, striking horns, and flowing black robe in a sci-fi themed attraction.

Star Wars Weekends concludes with the Dance-Off with the Star Wars Stars each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the next four weekends, all included with admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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