Most Recent Role: Professional Dancer on Dancing With the Stars
Alias Name(s): Driton "Tony" Davaloni
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Kosova, Albania
Birthday: 7-17-1973
Birth Name: Driton Dovolani
Alias Name(s): Driton "Tony" Davaloni
Gender: Male
Birthplace: Kosova, Albania
Birthday: 7-17-1973
Birth Name: Driton Dovolani
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Driton "Tony" Dovolani was born in Kosovo (formerly part of Yugoslavia). When he was 3 yrs of age he began folk dancing in Kosovo. When he was 15 yrs old, Tony and his parents immigrated to America, seeking political asylum here to escape a war in Kosovo. In the US, Tony began taking dance classes at the Fred Astaire Dance Academy and says he quickly found his passion... Ballroom and Latin...
Most Recent Appearance
Episode 610A
Tuesday 20 May 2008 on ABC
The mirror ball trophy is awarded and all the eliminated celebrities return for one last spin across the dance floor. One couple is given the boot right away and the two remaining celebrities get a chance to show off their improvements to their favorite dance of the season, which will be judged...
Tony's style of dance is Latin Ballroom dancing.
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Tony Dovolani was nominated for an Emmy Awards for his choreography on the second season of Dancing With The Stars.
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At one time, Tony Dovolani was the world and undefeated United States Open champion.
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Tony Dovolani is the 2005 and 2006 World Rhythm Champion, as well as the 2006 PBS American Ballroom Challenge Rhythm Champion, and the 2005 Ohio Star Ball American Rhythm Champion.
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Tony Dovolani and Dancing With The Stars judge, Len Goodman, appeared together in an infomercial for the Core Rhythms workout system.
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Tony Dovolani: All success aside I would not be where I am without the support and love of my wife, baby and family. They are the reason I push myself everyday and drive myself to be the best in the art and profession that I know as my passion. Dancing is life yet my family is my soul. I would just like to thank my family, friends, fans and colleagues for all their support since they have been so instrumental in this far and long road that I have been on and want them to ride with me on the future road ahead.
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