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Dancesport Divas: Cheryl Burke, the Filipino Ballroom beauty

Cheryl Burke
Cheryl Burke
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Photography by Ashanti Altovese Griffin

Who: Cheryl Burke, professional Ballroom dancer turned celebrity with the hit television program "Dancing with the Stars". Of Filipino, Russian, and Irish descent, this Ballroom beauty has several dance studios, named Cheryl Burke Dance, in the Northern California area where people can get fit through Ballroom dancing.  A two time champion on the program, Cheryl is showing how dancing can make you a winner in all aspects of life, not just on the dance floor.

What: Dancesport, known as competitive Ballroom dancing, was how Cheryl was chosen for the hit show. A producer saw her competing at an event in Los Angeles and approached her to be a professional dancer on the program. That life changing event has brought Cheryl to millions of homes in America through her love of dance.

When: Her mother made it a priority for her to enjoy extracurricular activities outside of school. Starting at the age of 4, Cheryl engaged in various types of dance including Ballet and never looked back. Now a celebrity dancer, Cheryl looks to inspire other youth to engage in dancing to stay healthy and fit. It's a great form of exercise and introduces you to new people.

Where: Cheryl Burke Dance, 1830 17th Street in San Francisco, CA 94103 (closing July 29th, 2010), 1400 North Shoreline Blvd #A-1 in Mountain View, CA 94043, and 28221 Crown Valley Parkway Suite F, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Why: Lose weight with Ballroom dance, meet new people, and experience life from a different perspective. Ballroom dance is a great way to enhance your relationship through partner dancing and it introduces you to new music and dance forms.

How: Online at Cheryl Burke Dance or Email info@cherylburkedance.com

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A native of Chicago, IL Ashanti Altovese is a spirited professional dancer with a background in Ballet, Jazz, and Gymnastics. Dancing for over 19...

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