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 and now Susan Lucci. 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.Tumblr (3.0; @tonydovolani)http://www.dovolani.com/<object width="400" height="35"><param name="movie" value="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515848" /><param name="flashvars" value="utt_id=ODAyOTU1Mg&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515848" flashvars="utt_id=ODAyOTU1Mg&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" width="400" height="35" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Thanks to you, our fans, Susan and I made it to Week 7 of the competition on Dancing with the Stars. Even though we are now off the show, Susan and I are going to continue to dance together and I really look forward to chatting with you all on the<a target="_self" title="Learn to Dance At the Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com"> Ballroom Dance Channel</a> site and Utterli.</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/58391141http://www.dovolani.com/post/58391141Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:58:59 -0500<object width="400" height="35"><param name="movie" value="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515848" /><param name="flashvars" value="utt_id=ODAyNTc1Mw&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515848" flashvars="utt_id=ODAyNTc1Mw&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" width="400" height="35" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Susan broke out of the box this week with the judges and did an amazing mambo. What a ride it has been! Thanks to all of the fans for voting us on! And a special thanks to the <a title="Visit the ballroom dance channel to learn how to dance" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com">Ballroom Dance Channel</a> for making it possible for me to communicate directly to you!</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/57147207http://www.dovolani.com/post/57147207Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:36:29 -0400<p><a target="_self" title="The Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com"><img src="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com/bdcsocial/images/newbdc.png" height="370" width="439"/></a></p> <p>Hello everyone! I am excited to announce that there is a new <a title="The Ballroom Dance Channel " href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com">Ballroom Dance Channel</a> web site for you to visit! I’ve been working with the BDC to bring you professional ballroom dance lessons like the Rumba, Bolero, Waltz, Cha Cha, Salsa, Mambo and Tango. You take the lessons from your computer or from your mobile phone (coming soon).</p> <p>For only $4.99 you get a complete dance lesson that will teach you the basics of each dance and give you the confidence to hit the dance floor. If you’re curious about the lessons and how they work, make sure to sign up for the <a title="Free salsa lessons at Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com/salsa-basic-step-free">free salsa step</a> we’re currently giving away on the site.</p> <a class="zemanta-pixie-a" href="http://reblog.zemanta.com/zemified/28fc70da-62cf-40e7-bfc3-f450c2e92248/" title="Zemified by Zemanta"><img style="border: medium none; float: right;" class="zemanta-pixie-img" src="http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=28fc70da-62cf-40e7-bfc3-f450c2e92248" alt="Reblog this post [with Zemanta]"/></a>http://www.dovolani.com/post/55997837http://www.dovolani.com/post/55997837Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:05:43 -0400DanceBallroom danceCha-cha-chaArtsMamboRumbaCha Cha<object width="400" height="35"><param name="movie" value="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515937" /><param name="flashvars" value="utt_id=ODAxOTQzOQ&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_aud.swf?1224515937" flashvars="utt_id=ODAxOTQzOQ&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" width="400" height="35" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Susan and I are doing the Hustle this week on the show. Here is my latest audio update on that and where you can find me when you’re in NYC.</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/55999577http://www.dovolani.com/post/55999577Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:19:00 -0400<p>Hello everyone! As you may know, I have been doing audio call-ins from the road this season on Dancing with the Stars. It has been tremendous to be able to connect with all of the fans. Now I want to hear from you! <a target="_blank" title="Tony Dovolani on Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://ballroomdancechannel.ning.com/profile/tonydovolani">Visit my page</a> over at the <a target="_blank" title="The Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com/">Ballroom Dance Channel </a>and leave me a message. I will try to answer your questions and keep everyone informed of how Susan and I are doing week to week on the show.</p> <p>If you would like to hear some of my previous updates, visit <a target="_blank" title="Tony Dovolani on Utterli" href="http://www.utterli.com/Tony_Dovolani/profile">my profile on Utterli</a>.</p> <p>I look forward to hearing from you!</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/54401925http://www.dovolani.com/post/54401925Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:51:40 -0400<object width="400" height="168"><param name="movie" value="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_img.swf?1222725011" /><param name="flashvars" value="utt_id=ODAxMTI1Mg&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.utterli.com/fp/embed_img.swf?1222725011" flashvars="utt_id=ODAxMTI1Mg&autoplay=0&wu=NDk4Nzg5MQ" width="400" height="168" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Susan and I are so thankful to our fans for voting us through this week on the show. Now, we are on to the Jive!</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/52702799http://www.dovolani.com/post/52702799Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:20:02 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1854148&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1854148&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1854148&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Check out the latest Dance Minute, produced by The Ballroom Dance Channel and hosted by Hilary Fleming. Hilary has a great introduction to The Ballroom Dance Channel, the latest news in Ballroom Dancing and recaps the past week in Dancing with the Stars.</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/52691396http://www.dovolani.com/post/52691396Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:27:21 -0400ballroom dance channelballroom dancingballroom dancedancedancinghilary flemingdance lessons<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="302" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1852179&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1852179&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1852179&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="302"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>On September 29th I did a live chat with the community over at <a target="_self" title="Visit the ballroom dance channel to learn how to dance" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com/?clickthrough=dovolani.com">The Ballroom Dance Channel</a>. Many thanks to my friends over at <a target="_blank" title="Visit ustream.tv" href="http://www.ustream.tv">ustream</a> for helping to set this up.</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/52705916http://www.dovolani.com/post/52705916Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:55:00 -0400<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1807395&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1807395&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1807395&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>In the latest installment of Dance Minute, <a target="_blank" title="Hilary Fleming's page at the Ballroom Dance Channel" href="http://www.ballroomdancechannel.com/hilary-fleming">Ballroom Dance Channel’s Hilary Fleming</a> dishes on the latest episode of ABC’s hit show, Dancing with the Stars – plus all the Hollywood gossip about stars like Susan Lucci and Lance Bass.</p>http://www.dovolani.com/post/52691830http://www.dovolani.com/post/52691830Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0400ballroom dancingballroomdancingballroom dancedance minutehilary flemingballroom dance channeldancing with the stars