Season 1 of Dance Your Ass Off premiered on June 29, 2009.

The first season of Dance Your Ass Off aired from June 29, 2009 to September 7, 2009. It aired on the Oxygen Network. It was the only season to feature Marissa Jaret Winokur as host. The show featured twelve overweight contestants competing to dance and lose weight. The medical doctor was Rob Huizenga from the USA Biggest Loser. For this season, the judges were Danny Teeson, Lisa Ann Walter and Mayte Garcia.

On the finale, Ruben defeated Pinky and Shayla to become the first ever Dance Your Ass Off champion.

Season 2 of Dance Your Ass Off premiered on June 7, 2010.

The second season of Dance Your Ass Off aired from June 7, 2010 to August 30, 2010. This season introduced Melanie Brown as the new host. This was also the first season feature a rotating guest judge every week, with regulars Danny Teeson and Lisa Ann Walter. Like the first season, twelve contestants competed in a dance and weight loss competition.

On the finale, Latoya defeated Adamme & Michael to become the second Dance Your Ass Off champion.