'Dancing With The Stars': Kristin Cavallari Is Out Of Her 'Element'

Kristin Cavallari may not have any prior dancing experience, but "The Hills" star still pulled off an impressive debut on last week's "Dancing With the Stars" premiere, wowing the judges and the audience alike. In an interview with MTV News, the reality starlet credits her success to her grueling dance schedule with pro partner Mark Ballas.

"Mark and I have been rehearsing since 8 in the morning, which Mark's not very happy about," the reality television star told MTV News. "But it's been a good day. We're getting a lot done. We've been here for five hours almost, so we're a little sweaty, but it's been fun."

Cavallari, 24, earned a 19 out of 30 for her cha cha on last Monday's "Dancing With the Stars" premiere, keeping her safe, but she's a little more nervous about her quickstep, which she'll debut this week (Sept. 26).

"I don't have any dance experience, so this is very new for me," Cavallari confessed. "I'm out of my element here. The only style of dance I would do is like bop around at a club [laughs]."

Ballas is also intent on helping Cavallari build up her beach body physique. "We're working on core muscles, trying to get those abs rocking," said Ballas.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest -- who recently changed his name to Metta World Peace -- was the first to go this season. The new episode of "DWTS" airs Monday night (Sept. 26) at 8PM ET on ABC.

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[pepper2101]

12:56 PM on 09/27/2011

I'm not terribly excited about this years cast on DWTS. However, someone should tell Val Chmerkovskiy he doesn't have his brothers charm and to stop being so rude. I just didn't like him at all. Too bad for Elisabetta(sp) but I hope they go this week. Then maybe he won't be so smug.

[Lovekaley2006]

09:56 PM on 09/26/2011

i thought it was called dancing with the stars? kardashian boy, kristen and chaz? those arent stars. those are wanna be's. that show has really lost its credibility. why dont you just take people off the street? thats pretty much what they are doing now.

[jimall3]

10:36 PM on 09/26/2011

Kristin's been in a few movies; I can't say that for the Kardashian guy. Nancy Grace was atrocious.

[AK47toyo4head]

06:18 PM on 09/26/2011

You guys should check out Carpi Cavalli, she's must hotter than Kristin

[jimall3]

04:16 PM on 09/26/2011

she looks good...very thin, like a real ballroom dancer.

[mlondeaux]

09:51 PM on 09/26/2011

LOOKING and BEING are two separate things. Skinny blonde chicks with fake tans are a dime a dozen in L.A.

[Lovekaley2006]

09:57 PM on 09/26/2011

and chaz?

[jimall3]

10:34 PM on 09/26/2011

Chaz. She doesn't look like a man. I have seen female to male transgendereds who do look like men but Chaz has a ways to go.

[lvladyluck8062]

03:53 PM on 09/26/2011

Kristin is a FAKE..cant stand her! Celebrity..hahaha what a joke? What has she done that would ever put her on the "celebrity" status? hmmm NOTHING!!!

[DaniFoxy]

11:57 AM on 09/26/2011

Oh I disagree. I think there are several w.hores on that show.

[mlondeaux]

09:53 PM on 09/26/2011

Heidi Montag already has her eye on next season. I guess that restaurant thing didn't work out.

[Lovekaley2006]

09:57 PM on 09/26/2011

where is she a waitress?