Most people associate Tony Dovolani with the hit ABC TV
show Dancing with the Stars where he has been paired with celebrity
dance partners Stacey Keibler, Sara Evans, Leeza Gibbons, Jane Seymour and now Marissa Jaret Winokur. Born in
Prishtina Kosova, Tony began folk dancing at age three. When he was 15 his
entire family moved to the United States and Tony got the opportunity to
attend a Fred Astaire Dance Academy. From that moment on, he knew he had
found his passion.
Since that time Tony has been a strong and successful competitor
in ballroom dancing and is the current undefeated United States Professional
Rhythm Champion and the current undefeated World Professional Rhythm Champion with partner Elena Grinenko.
In addition to his competitive dancing success Tony’s professional
body of work also includes a role as the Latin bad boy competitor in the
hit film, Shall We Dance, and has had the privilege to coach and work aside
Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez and Stanley Tucci.
Currently Tony is continuing his professional competitive
career, judging competitions and performing shows throughout the world. He
is also a current competitor on this season’s Dancing with the
Stars.
“All success aside I would not be where I am
without the support and love of my wife, baby and family. They are the
reason I push myself everyday and drive myself to be the best in the
art and profession that I know as my passion. Dancing is life yet my
family is my soul. I would just like to thank my family, friends, fans
and colleagues for all their support since they have been so instrumental
in this far and long road that I have been on and want them to ride with
me on the future road ahead.” -Tony
Who I'd like to meet:
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 2005 & 2006 World Rhythm Champion
- 2006 PBS American Ballroom Challenge
Rhythm Champion
- 2006 Emerald Ball Open Professional American Rhythm Champion
- 2005 Ohio
Star Ball American Rhythm Champion
- Current world and undefeated United States
Open champion
- Professional Dance Partner on 4 seasons of ABC’s
Dancing With the Stars
- Featured role on “Shall We Dance” alongside
Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere
Great profile. Peace and progress. Many thanks for adding me and looking forward to your comment.. Any suggestion is welcome. Hope you enjoy and dance to my Music. All the best wishes. Farid
It was great seeing you and Melissa dancing again on dwts last week. I don't know if you have seen the tribute to yours and Mel's Lindyhop performed at halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game on 10/25/09. It is posted on Youtube, just search "DCC Pink Halftime with Melissa Rycroft". They are dancing to the same song and are wearing duplicates of Melissa's outfit (just shorter). Cute!
I hope you and yours are well. I can't believe another season will be over next week. I have to say, I haven't enjoyed this one as much as I did last season or some prior seasons. Take care!
It was wonderful to see you and Melissa dancing together again. You make a fantastic dancing pair. You are always such a joy to watch. I'm excited to see you and Kathy dance next week. Hope all is well with you and your family. Love and Hugs!!!
happy early thanksgiving...u were awesome this past tuesday!!!!!!!!!! i love watching u. cant wait to see u and kathy dance 1 last time tuesday...love u
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