Artem Chigvintsev

Birth Name:

Artem Chigvintsev

Birth Place:

Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic, Russia

Profession

Actor, Stunts

Set a Guinness World Record for the "It Takes Two" challenge, where he performed 79 botofogo steps in 30 seconds
Moved to Los Angeles in 2004 and was a contestant on the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance․"
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
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

2021Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Choreography for Variety or Reality Programming:Nominated

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