Disney Fam Jam Explained

Genre:Dance competition
Director:
Presenter:
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:19
Executive Producer:
  • Jay Peterson
  • Todd Lubin
  • James Sunderland
  • Phil Wright
  • Irene Dreayer
Cinematography:Martin Runel
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:24–25 minutes
Company:Matador Content
Network:Disney Channel

Disney Fam Jam is an American dance competition television series that aired on Disney Channel from February 23 to December 4, 2020. The series is hosted by Phil Wright, Ariel Martin, and Trevor Tordjman.

Premise

Two families dance against each other. Phil Wright helps the families with the choreography while Ariel Martin and Trevor Tordjman host the main event. After their performances, the audience votes for their favorite families. The family with the most votes receives a grand prize of $10,000 and the Fam Jam trophy, while the runner-up family receives $2,500.

Production

On October 11, 2019, it was announced that Disney Channel had given a straight-to-series order to Disney Fam Jam, inspired by Phil Wright's online The Parent Jam dance classes. Production on the multi-camera series began in November 2019. Matador Content serves as production company. Jay Peterson, Todd Lubin, Irene Dreayer, and Phil Wright serve as executive producers. James Sunderland serves as showrunner.[1] On January 17, 2020, it was announced that the series would premiere on February 23, 2020. Ariel Martin, Trevor Tordjman, and Phil Wright serve as hosts for the series.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Disney Channel Orders Disney Fam Jam Dance Competition Based on Online Hit. Deadline Hollywood. Greg Evans. October 11, 2019. October 15, 2019.
  2. Disney Channel's New Family Dance Competition Series Disney Fam Jam Premieres on Sunday, Feb. 23. Disney Channel. The Futon Critic. January 17, 2020. March 18, 2020.