Artem Chigvintsev Biography

Fast Facts

• Set a Guinness World Record for the "It Takes Two" challenge, where he performed 79 botofogo steps in 30 seconds
• Was inspired to become a dancer by his mother and won numerous competitions in Russia before going on to train in Germany, Italy and England
• Moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and was a contestant on the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance․"
• Quote: "[on "Strictly Come Dancing"] "Performing to a live audience is the ultimate experience for a dancer, their reaction to the dance is what makes it so special․""
• Best known as a professional dancer specializing in Latin style dancing who has appeared on "Dancing with the Stars" and "Strictly Come Dancing․"
• Owns a Ducati and a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle and is a fan of Formula 1 racing