DWTS 20 Pros- Facts

Season 20 of Dancing With the Stars is almost here, so I thought that we should get to know the pros better! Here are some facts about the professional dancers on season 20 of DWTS!

Mark Ballas

• Son of Corky Ballas and Shirley Ballas.
• His grandfather, George Ballas, invented the Weed Eater lawn trimming device.
• Born in Texas,

Allison Holker

• Started dancing at age three.
• Has been teaching dance since age fourteen,

Artem Chigvintsev

• Born and raised in Russia.
• Became an American citizen in November 2014.

Peta Murgatroyd

• Born in New Zealand.
• Moved to Australia at eighteen months of age.
• Started ballet at age four.

Derek Hough

• Cousin of Riker Lynch.
• Has fifteen nephews and nieces.
• Lived in London, England for ten years when he was twelve years old.
• Graduated from the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London.

Sharna Burgess

• Self-proclaimed tomboy.
• Began ballet, jazz, and gymnastics at age five.

Keoikantse Motsepe

• Was undefeated South African Latin American champion for eight years.
• Started dancing at age five after his friend suggested it to him.

Witney Carson

• Attended Utah Valley University.
• Oldest of four children.
• Since the age of three, she trained in tap, hip hop, jazz, ballroom, and ballet dancing.

Tony Dovolani

• His real first name is Driton.
• Has a wife and two twin daughters,

Kym Johnson

• Began dancing at age three.
• Retired from competitive ballroom dancing in 2001.

Valentin Chmerkovskiy

• Born in the Ukrainian city of Odessa.
• His family migrated to Brooklyn, New York in 1994.
• Plays the violin
• Co-owner of six competitive dance studios.
• Has a rap album.

Emma Slater

• Born in Tamworth, England.
• Appeared in George Michael's music video "Round Here" at age 15 in London, England.

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