With several championship titles under her belt, professional dancer Cheryl Burke, has tangoed and sambaed her way into the hearts of millions through the hit ABC television show Dancing with the Stars. Cheryl recently became the show’s only professional dancer to appear in the finals four times, becoming champion twice with Emmitt Smith in Season 3 and Drew Lachey in Season 2.
Bay Area native, Cheryl first began dancing at the age of four, taking ballet lessons and performing throughout the Bay Area. At 10, she discovered what would be her winning talent, ballroom dancing, and decided to hang up her ballet shoes to begin training in both Standard and Latin ballroom dancing. By the age of 13, Cheryl was traveling and competing throughout the world, later moving on to win several championships including 2005 Ohio Star Ball Rising Star Champion, 2005 San Francisco Open Latin Champion, 2005 World Cup Professional Rising Star Latin Champion, several UK Championships, and a fourth place showing in the U.S. “Under 21’s” division.
Cheryl has used her appearance on Dancing with the Stars as a stepping-stone to propel her career into different avenues. In spring 2008, Cheryl opened her first dance studio, Cheryl Burke Dance (CBD), in San Francisco, and has since opened two other studios. CBD instructors teach ballroom, jazz, ballet, and swing basics and pay special attention to nurturing a love of dance with children and young adults.
The popularity of the show along with Cheryl’s own popularity has opened countless doors for her with guest performer public appearances, talk show appearances, and several exclusive Hollywood events. She also has her own line of fitness clothing, “Cheryl Burke by Fit Couture” where she designs her own line of exercise apparel. Cheryl is the current spokesperson for Sexy Hair and Jazzercise.
For Cheryl, dancing is a way of life. It provides a medium for her to express her inner feelings and passions all while maintaining focus and composure during extremely high pressure situations. It is dancing that has made her such a competitor, both on and off the floor, and made her strive for perfection in anything that she sets out to do.
Cheryl Burke, two-time winner ABC's Dancing with the Stars, is available exclusively through IMG Speakers bureau for speaking engagements. Cheryl Burke is also available for celebrity appearances, meet and greets, and much more. Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information on booking Cheryl Burke.
