Tony Dovolani

Prishtina, Kosovo, native Tony Dovolani began dancing in his native Eastern Europe at the age of three, then, as an adolescent, immigrated to the United States with his family and enrolled at the prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Academy. Years of rigorous training qualified Dovolani as one of the world's preeminent ballroom dancers; he quickly netted the titles of undefeated U.S. Professional Rhythm Champion and undefeated World Professional Rhythm Champion, and received a pivotal call from ABC to perform as a professional dancing partner on their blockbuster competitive reality series Dancing with the Stars. Dovolani's celebrity partners on that program included Leeza Gibbons, Stacy Keibler, Sara Evans, and the legendary Jane Seymour. - Nathan Southern, All Movie Guide