Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis for Dancing with the Starts. Taped in the Los Angeles area, viewers are encouraged to get tickets when they can attend a taping.
If you want tickets and need the convenience of getting the tickets online, ABC works with an independent company to distribute the tickets. You can find the tickets here: www.ocatv.com and place yourself on an electronic waiting list.
If you choose to be more aggressive, you can call the ticket hotline at (213) 833-6469. This hotline is part time staffed with a live individual and during taping day, they take calls to fill final seats available.
If you are fortunate to get a ticket, you will be required to show up at the studio where they tape the show. Audience members are asked to dress up in Sunday's best and to refrain from wearing items that have logos on it.
The taping is longer than an actual show as you have to arrive early to get your parking spot, go through security, seat, watch while the show is prepared, then watch the actual show. Expect it to take up to 30 minutes after the show is complete to get back to the car as it is an intensive process.