D. Mitry

Dmitry is recognized as one of the most distinguished Ballroom Dancers and Choreographers in The United States and around the World. A Star Professional on “Dancing With The Stars,” an EMMY Nominated Choreographer for his work on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and is one of America’s favorite dancers.

Dmitry’s Ballroom dancing career began at the age of 12 in his hometown of Rostov-on-Don in Russia. He moved to the United States in 1999 and after studying both in America and the United Kingdom, he began representing the United States at many world famous ballroom competitions. Dmitry won many of titles, becoming a National Finalist in 2006, and ultimately a semi-finalist and finalist in prestigious International global competitions.

In 2006, Dmitry’s dance career took a different course – he won a place on the FOX hit TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” and became one of America’s Top 10 dancers. He soon established himself as a favorite America and all around the World. This led to offers and invitations to choreograph and perform not only in the USA but many in Countries generating even more critical acclaim.

After a series of guest performances on “American Idol,” Dmitry was invited as a ‘special guest’ to dance with Gloria Estefan on the phenomenal and EMMY winning episode “Idol Gives Back.” Numerous TV offers followed, leading to special guest appearances on The Ellen Degeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly, Larry King Live, KTLA news, The View and many more. 2009 was a milestone year for Dmitry when he choreographed an Argentinean Tango on “So You Think You Can Dance”. This earned him an EMMY Nomination for best choreography. That same year, Dmitry also became Runner Up Champion in “Dancing With The Stars” with his partner Mya, receiving a record breaking number of votes making him one of the most popular dancers on the show.

Dmitry headlined the Vegas spectacular show “Dancing with The Stars – Live!” and during this time made frequent guest appearances on TV and choreographing on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. He was invited to perform and guest teach at many prestigious conventions and industrials, which he still does today when he has time.

He was invited to headline the new live tour of “Ballroom With A Twist” and makes frequent appearances with them all over the United States. Last year, 2013, proved to be the next exciting stage in Dmitry’s career. He was not only invited to choreograph an entire episode of the FOX hit show “BONES” but seeing him work the Producers offered him the Guest Star roll of Kendrick Mann, the suspect, in the premier episode of the Season. It was the highest rating show of “Bones” that year.

Dmitry has been invited back to choreograph for the forthcoming seasons of “Dancing With The Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance”. At the start of 2014 Dmitry Guest Starred on the hit ABC Family show “Baby Daddy” where he played the role of Vladimir the Ballroom expert and once again choreographed the entire episode. Recently in 2015 he Guest Starred on another ABC show “Manhattan Love Story” and later on the new Sharon Stone’s series “Agent X”, to be aired later this year.

Balancing a career that combines acting, dancing, choreographing, teaching, personal appearances on TV, at events and conventions across America, Dmitry is in constant demand all around the world. His high profile TV appearances have made him a highly sought after personality and has become an inspiration and motivator to many young people and future stars who, through his example, are given hope that their dreams can become real.