Chelsie Hightower

Chelsie Kay Hightower, born July 21, 1989, is a ballroom dancer from Las Vegas, Nevada. She gained popularity as a regular dance partner, trainer, and choreographer on the ABC competition show Dancing with the Stars. Hightower was a professional on the show from Season 8 to 15, excluding Season 13. Starting her dance journey at the age of nine, she received conventional training and excelled in ballroom, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop. Hightower has performed in musical theaters across the United States and won her first national title at the age of 11. She also represented Team USA at the British Open in Blackpool, England. Prior to her success on Dancing with the Stars, Hightower made her television debut on season four of So You Think You Can Dance at the age of 18.