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
What great new pics of you and your family! Thanks for sharing these memorable moments with your fans. I really have enjoyed seeing you dance these past 2 weeks...anytime you and Maks grace the dancefloor is awesome. Wishing you the very best in all ways!
It was wonderful to see you dance on Monday's and Tuesday's show!! The dance on the results show was especially beautiful. You are always such a joy to watch. I really miss seeing you in the competition, but I'm thrilled you've been dancing on so many of the results show. You are the best part of DWTS for me. God bless you and your family.
Happy Halloween to you and your family! I hope you all have a fun and safe day. I miss you so much on DWTS. I can't wait to see you dance again! Love ya.
I look forward to seeing you dance on Tuesday's results show. I really miss seeing you dance every week. You're the best. God bless you and your wonderful family. Love & Hugs!!
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