IT'S SENIOR DANCE TIME ON "THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER," ON MONDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Burbank, CA (July 29, 2011) - The girls appear to be much more excited about going to the senior dance than the guys are, while Ben learns some upsetting news about his mother, on "The Secret Life of the American Teenager," premiering on Monday, August 1 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

In the one-hour episode, "Dancing With the Stars," Amy encourages a reluctant Ricky to take her to the senior dance while Adrian convinces Ben to take her as his date as well - but whom will Jack go with? After Ben was witness to Nora's relapse, Leo shares some news about his mother he would have never expected. Meanwhile, Amy discovers what Adrian is up to and begs Ricky to tell Ben before he lets temptation win and do something that could change their lives forever.

The series cast includes Shailene Woodley, Ken Baumann, Mark Derwin, India Eisley, Greg Finley, Daren Kagasoff, Megan Park, Francia Raisa with Steve Schirripa and Molly Ringwald. In "Dancing With The Stars," the guest stars include Anne Ramsay, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Paola Turbay, Camille Winbush, Austin Stowell, Sinqua Walls, Scott Klace, Luke Zimmerman and Annie Tedesco. Special guest star includes Josie Bissett.

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