For six years, Dance Party USA turned a rotating cast of tri-state teenagers into local celebrities. Then the cameras stopped, the 80s became the 90s, and everybody grew up. So where did all those dancers, hosts, and regulars actually end up? A few of them have stories worth catching up on.

The Dance Party USA cast scattered into all kinds of lives after the show ended in 1992 — one teenage dancer became one of the most recognizable faces in American daytime television, the show’s hosts moved on to new stages, and several regulars, including Bobby Catalano and Jason Pascoe, still celebrate the show today. Here’s where some of the most memorable faces landed.

Among those alumni, a teenage Kelly Ripa danced and did on-camera segments before landing a role on All My Children in 1990 and going on to a major television career — a reminder that this after-school dance show was a genuine launchpad — her dance-floor years get a full profile at the WatchParty USA archive. But she was one of many faces, so let’s walk through where a range of them landed.

The hosts

Dave Raymond, the show’s original host, is a Philadelphia legend for an entirely different reason — he was the original performer inside the Phillie Phanatic costume, one of the most beloved mascots in American sports. Andy Gury carried the main hosting duties through much of the run, becoming one of the show’s steadiest on-air presences.

And then there’s Bobby Catalano, who came up as a regular — first on the air in 1985 — and hosted the show from 1989 to 1991. Today he co-hosts Bobby and Jason’s Awesome 80s Podcast right here at bobbyandjason.com — you can read his full story in our Bobby Catalano profile.

The regulars who kept the flame

Not every regular chased the spotlight afterward, but plenty kept the connection alive. Jason Pascoe, one of the show’s regulars, reunited with Bobby decades later to build an entire 80s podcast on the memories they made in that studio — here’s Jason’s Dance Party USA story. Fan favorite Heather Henderson, known to viewers as “Baby Heather,” went on to a creative career of her own as a performer, singer, and podcast host.

Remember when the regulars on your local dance show felt like celebrities — and then you grew up and realized some of them actually became famous? Dance Party USA had more of those stories than almost any show its size.

A show that keeps reuniting

What’s remarkable about Dance Party USA is how tightly its alumni have held onto it. Decades later, former dancers reconnect, hosts sit down for interviews, and fans still trade clips and memories online. For a low-budget cable dance show out of Philadelphia, that staying power says everything — the people who were on it, and the people who watched it, never really let it go.

FAQ

Who was the most famous Dance Party USA cast member?
Kelly Ripa, who danced and did segments on the show as a teenager before becoming a daytime television star on All My Children and, later, a national talk-show host.

What happened to the show’s dancers?
Most moved on to ordinary lives, but many stay connected to the show’s legacy through reunions and online fan communities, and a few — like Bobby Catalano and Jason Pascoe — turned their time on the floor into a lasting celebration of the decade.

What happened to Dave Raymond, the original host?
He’s best known as the original performer inside the Phillie Phanatic costume — one of the most famous mascots in American sports.

Where are Bobby Catalano and Jason Pascoe now?
The two former Dance Party USA cast members co-host Bobby and Jason’s Awesome 80s Podcast and run bobbyandjason.com, celebrating 80s pop culture.

When did Dance Party USA end?
The show wrapped its run on the USA Network on June 27, 1992, after six years on the air.

Do the Dance Party USA cast members still keep in touch?
Many do — former dancers and hosts reconnect for interviews and reunions, and a devoted fan community keeps the show’s memory alive online.

Catch up with the hosts who still fly the flag in our Bobby Catalano profile, or head back to the start with what Dance Party USA was.