No need to check for monsters under your bed –– they’re too busy busting moves onstage. You’ve seen Hollywood stars learn to tango, and young dancers (and their moms) vying for a spot at the top of the pyramid. Now, a different group of amateur dancers will take center stage and get a second shot at their dream.

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Dance Monsters will unleash on Dec. 16, and it’s not like any dance competition show you’ve ever seen. In the upcoming feel-good series, contestants are disguised as CGI avatars and must bring their best moves in order to win $250,000. Can these freaky creatures trade in their scare for a score high enough to take home the cash prize? It’s all up to the judges.

Ashley Banjo, Lele Pons and Ne-Yo will sit on the panel with Ashley Roberts taking on hosting duties. With a renowned musician, choreographer and online entertainer keeping score, the stakes are higher than ever for these frightening and whimsical monsters. It’s going to take more than just claws and fangs to win.