- Ball den Bhord Damhsa Feidhmiúcháin
- Stiúrthóir Damhsa Comh-Náisiúnta
- Started with Fred Astaire Dance Studios in 1990
BIO
Tony Dovolani was born in Prishtina, Kosova and began folk dancing at age three. He was 15 years old when he and his family moved to the United States. At age 17, he began ballroom lessons at a Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Connecticut and knew he had found his passion. Six months later, he began working as a FADS Dance Instructor, and he has been a strong and successful competitor in the professional ballroom dancing world ever since.
In 2006, Tony joined ABC’s Damhsa leis na Réaltaí for their second season, and quickly became a fan favorite with his stellar choreography, elegance and bright smile. He spent 21 consecutive seasons on the show; Tony and his dance partner Melissa Rycroft were the Season 15 “Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars” Mirror Ball Trophy Champions. Tony’s professional body of work is impressive. He has guest hosted and choreographed for the world-famous Chippendales at the Rio/Las Vegas, (Spring 2018); choreographed the Miss Nevada pageant (2012) and was a judge for the Miss America competition (2011). He, with fellow DWTS Pro Cheryl Burke, choreographed and performed a special Paso Doble for Pixar’s Toy Story 3. He’s guest-hosted segments on EXTRA, the Golf Channel’s The Morning Drive and on the ABC syndicated show On the Red Carpet. He has guest starred on television series including TV Land’s Na Exes and CBS TV’s Kevin Can Wait, and played Latin bad-boy competitor, ‘Slick Willy’ in the hit film Cuirfidh muid Rince. He has toured with Damhsa go dtí na Scannáin agus Dance to the Holidays and has been a frequent guest on Good Morning America.
Of his role as Co-National Dance Director for the Fred Astaire Dance Studios network, Tony offers, “My life has now come full circle. At age 17, I began my dance career as an Instructor with FADS, and now, to carry on the legacy of the iconic dancer and choreographer Fred Astaire, is truly an honor. My goals as Co-National Dance Director are not only to bring all the knowledge and skills I’ve gained to this position, but even more importantly – to work together with you to bring FADS – home of the best dancers in our industry – to the next level. When I was a brand new teacher, one of my mentors told me, “what you learn at FADS will help you be successful not only in your career, but in every aspect of your life”, and it’s been incredible how true that was. What I learned while working at that Fred Astaire Dance Studio has helped me with my family, my dancing, in movies and TV shows… in all the accomplishments I’ve ever had. But the truth is, I always wanted to come back – to be here, because THIS is where I belong, this is where I am proudest – to know when I walk out on a stage or anywhere, that I represent Fred Astaire Dance Studios – THAT is truly an honor.”
SÁBHACHTAÍ
- 2006 Nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography / Damhsa leis na Réaltaí eipeasóid # 208 (Damhsa: Jive)
- 2o06 PBS Dúshlán Seomra Ball Mheiriceá Curadh Rithim le Elena Grinenko
- 2006 Emerald Ball Open Professional Rhythm American Champion le Elena Grinenko
- Curadh Rithim Oscailte na Stát Aontaithe 2006 le Elena Grinenko
- Curadh Rithim Domhanda 2006 le Elena Grinenko
- 2005 Ohio Star Ball American Rhythm Champion le Elena Grinenko
- Curadh Rithim Oscailte na Stát Aontaithe 2005 le Inna Ivanenko
- Curadh Rithim Domhanda 2005 le Inna Ivanenko
- Fred Astaire Curadh Náisiúnta - Laidin Idirnáisiúnta (blianta iolracha)
- Fred Astaire Curadh Náisiúnta - Rithim Mheiriceá (blianta iolracha)
RÉIMSÍ SAINEOLAIS
- All Styles of Dance
- Mental & Physical Competitive Development
- Studio Operations
- Córagrafaíocht
- Oiliúint Ghnó
Tony Dovolani is part of the prestigious Fred Astaire Dance Studios An Chomhairle Rince Idirnáisiúnta, a dhéanann maoirseacht ar oiliúint agus deimhniú Teagascóirí Damhsa, breithiúna (Gairmiúla, Amaitéarach, Pro / Am) ag imeachtaí Comórtas Damhsa Stiúideo Damhsa Réigiúnach, Náisiúnta & Idirnáisiúnta Fred Astaire, a dhéanann traenáil ghníomhach ar ár Mic Léinn & Teagascóirí in áiteanna stiúideo damhsa ar fud ár líonra, agus a dhéanann athbhreithniú leanúnach ár gcuraclam damhsa dílseánaigh chun a chinntiú nach bhfuil ann ach na cláir is nuashonraithe agus is nuashonraithe dár gcuid Mac Léinn. Le haghaidh tuilleadh faisnéise ar Chomhairle Rince Idirnáisiúnta Fred Astaire nó ar aon duine dá baill, le do thoil Glaoigh orainn.