Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro premieres on July 13 and will introduce Dancing With the Stars fan to 12 rising stars in the dance world. Only one of them will win the competition and earn a spot as a pro dancer in Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars this fall.
Selena Hamilton is one of the contestants hoping to make it to the big leagues after showing off her dance skills on the new spinoff. We’ll have to wait and see if she has what it takes, but until then, we rounded up everything to know about the Season 1 hopeful. Scroll down for more.
Who is Selena Hamilton?
Selena is a dancer who has experience in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, and contemporary. She worked with Lindsey Stirling on two tours, danced backup for Doechii on a recent tour, and is part of Derek Hough‘s Symphony of Dance tour. Selena also appeared on Lip Sync Battle.
In 2025, she starred in a commercial for GAP with KATSEYE. Selena has also taught dance at 4PM Dance in California.
Where is Selena Hamilton from?
Selena is from Norwalk, California.
How old is Selena Hamilton?
As of publishing date, Selena is 21 years old.
Does Selena Hamilton have a boyfriend?
Yes, Selena’s boyfriend is fellow dancer Holden Maples. They celebrated their six-year anniversary in June, per an Instagram post. The couple took an anniversary trip to Joshua Tree for the occasion, which Selena documented on Instagram.
Holden was a dancer on Derek Hough’s Symphony of Dance tour. He performed with Katy Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2024 and then with Tate McRae at the awards show in 2025. He was also a backup dancer for Jennifer Lopez at the American Music Awards in 2025, during her Las Vegas residency, and her 2026 tour.
Holden teaches dance all over the world and has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Masked Singer, and more.
Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro, Season 35 Premiere, Monday, July 13, 8/7c, ABC