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, and now Leeza Gibbons. 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. 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

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 3 seasons of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars
• Featured role on “Shall We Dance” alongside Jennifer Lopez and Richard Gere