Tony Dovolani

Tony Dovolani, born on July 17, 1973, is an Albanian-American professional ballroom dancer, instructor, and judge. He gained popularity through his involvement in the American version of Dancing with the Stars on ABC. Dovolani started his career as a folk dancer at the age of three and later attended classes at a Fred Astaire Dance Academy. He joined Dancing with the Stars in its second season and achieved success by reaching the finals with professional wrestler Stacy Keibler. Dovolani has also appeared in the hit film Shall We Dance? as Slick Willy and has coached actress Jennifer Lopez. He continues to be an influential figure in the world of ballroom dancing.