Midriff magic: Dancing With The Stars pro Chelsie Hightower shows off her toned tummy for special appearance at rehearsals

By Shyam Dodge

PUBLISHED: 19:43 EST, 11 May 2013 | UPDATED: 00:20 EST, 12 May 2013

She might be warming the benches this season but Chelsie Hightower still looks like a winner.

The Dancing With The Stars fixture made a special guest appearance at the show's weekend rehearsals on Saturday, after being skipped over as a professional ballroom partner for season 16.

The blonde bombshell brought attention to her toned dancer's physique in a midriff baring tank top for the day's sweaty agenda in the warm Los Angeles weather.

Fly girl: Chelsie Hightower showed up to Dancing With The Stars rehearsals in Los Angeles sporting a throwback style, on Saturday

Let your shoulder lean: The dance sensation displayed her midriff in a miniscule tank top

The 23-year-old donned studded leather high tops and black hip hop joggers.

Topping her outfit was the red crop top that nicely displayed her washboard stomach.

Wearing her blonde locks in a loose pile over her shoulders, the Las Vegas native sported a pair of horn-rimmed sunglasses for the sun-filled day.

Good sport: While sitting out the current season the pro ballroom dancer was all-smiles for her special appearance

Team Kitson: Chelsie brandished a tote bag from high-end Beverly Hills department store Kitson

Pretty in purple: Kellie Pickler wore Nike trainers as she lugged a large gym bag to practice

Having earned her place as a star in her own right - after eight seasons on the competitive show - Chelsie toted a bag brandishing the name of celebrity-magnet store Kitson.

The shiny sack appeared to be filled with her workout gear as it served the dual purpose of subtly announcing her taste for the status symbol boutique - located in Beverly Hills.

Despite her elite gym bag accessory, the ballroom firebrand was clearly in a low key mood as she smilingly exited her SUV in the studio parking lot.

Skinny showing: Karina Smirnoff sported spray on jeans as she arrived to the DWTS rehearsal studio

Literary ambition: The Ukrainian brandished her day's worth of reading material

Safety first: The 35-year-old checked her stilettos before heading in for rehearsals

The weekend rehearsals saw teen sensation Zendaya pop in to practice her routines.

The 16-year-old Disney Channel star showed no signs of stress as she flashed a few megawatt grins en route to her grueling session with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.

The show of positivity was matched by her youthful glow, which was put on display as she wore her hair up in a simple bun and a light touch of make-up.

Stellar smile: Zendaya showed off her now famous upbeat attitude with her hair done up in a bun and a light coating of make up

All-star: Valentin Chmerkovskiy rolled in wearing Converse sneakers as he wore his dark hair slicked back

Sprucing up: Pro Mark Ballas and soap opera star Ingo Rademache both donned fedoras as they wore workout gear for a sweaty day of practice

But it was pro Mark Ballas and soap opera star Ingo Rademacher who were clearly in solidarity with one another.

The two men sported matching fedoras for the afternoon of practice.

The star-studded rehearsal comes after fan-favourites pro Peta Murgatroyd and The Bachelor star Sean Lowe were eliminated this past week from the celebrity dancing competition.

Veteran champion: Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman left Saturday rehearsals in high spirits as she rocked neon Nike trainers

Model parent: Ballas' mother Shirley Ballas made an appearance to watch her son and dance partner Raisman rehearse

Toned and ready: Derek Hough arrived prepared to practice with Kellie wearing a tank top that nicely showcased his muscular arms

No longer in the running: Sean Lowe and Peta Murgatroyd were sent home on Tuesday night's episode of DWTS