What Is The Masked Dancer?
The Masked Dancer is a television competition format in which celebrity contestants perform dance routines while wearing elaborate costumes and masks. The format is designed to conceal identities until unmasking reveals each performer.
Origins and Broadcast History
The format originated as a spin-off of The Masked Singer, which itself is based on the South Korean show King of Mask Singer. In the United States, The Masked Dancer premiered on NBC in early 2021. Additional international versions have since aired in several countries.
How the Format Works
Contestants dance in themed group and solo performances while a panel of judges and an audience attempt to guess their identities. Clues are provided through performances, interviews, and hints. For more details on the format structure, see the official format overview at https://www.nbc.com/the-masked-dancer.
