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Artem Chigvintsev
Last updated 8th January 2019
Artem Chigvintsev
was a Professional dancer on hit TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
Specialising in Latin American, Artem became renowned for his sizzling performances with his open t-shirts or even shirtless sometimes! Artems previous celebrity partners include Kara Tointon, Fern Britton & Holly Valance
Having appeared on 4 series of Strictly, Artem is now appearing as a Professional Dancer on hit US TV show Dancing With The Stars.
In 2018 Artem partnered American Alpine Skier and Paralympian Danelle Umstead.
Previously, Artem has appeared as one of the backing dancers on US Dancing With The Stars, and on the US tour which enjoyed a residency in Las Vegas.
Learn all about Artem’s amazing dancing career, view photos & merchandise, plus catch up on his latest news below
4* Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing
Who better to teach you to dance than the professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing? You can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform spectacular shows just for you.
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March 2019
4* Alton Towers Resort
Alton, Staffordshire
Join; Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Karen Clifton & Gorka Marquez, Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th April 2019
4* De Vere Beaumont Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Gorka Marquez & Karen Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Katya & Neil Jones plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce.
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April 2019
5* Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, South Wales
Join Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Giovanni Pernice, Luba Mushtuk, Ian Waite, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th June 2019
4* De Vere Beaumont Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July 2019
5* Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, South Wales
Join; Reigning Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Oti Mabuse, plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Artem Chigvintsev – Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2010
Age 36
Born in Russia
Partner Kara Tointon
In September 2010, Artem joined Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer, where he was partnered with actress Kara Tointon. Together, Artem & Kara lifted the Strictly Come Dancing Mirror Ball Trophy.
Following their Strictly Come Dancing victory it was announced by Kara Tointon that they were in a relationship.
In 2011 Artem was partnered with Australian actress & singer Holly Valance. He and Holly made it to the Semi-Finals. Artem’s partner in 2012 was television presenter Fern Britton.
Also in 2011 Artem was a choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance. He choreographed a Viennese Waltz to “She’s Always a Woman” by Billy Joel for Katie Love & Luke Jackson. He choreographed a Cha-Cha-Cha to “Judas” by Lady Gaga for Bethany Rose Harrison & Lee Bridgman. For the final, he choreographed a Tango to “I’ve Seen That Face Before (Libertango)” by Grace Jones for Katie Love & Luke Jackson.
The eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing saw Artem partnering Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede.
Find out more about Artem’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Keep up with Artem on the official US hit show ABC’s Dancing With The Stars website
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