Chelsie Hightower

Chelsie Kay Hightower (born July 21, 1989) is a Latin ballroom dancer born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Orem, Utah. She started dancing since she was 9 years old and received conventional training since she was 14. Hightower has worked with many world-renowned choreographers and performed in musical... Read More

Chelsie Kay Hightower (born July 21, 1989) is a Latin ballroom dancer born in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Orem, Utah. She started dancing since she was 9 years old and received conventional training since she was 14. Hightower has worked with many world-renowned choreographers and performed in musical theatres across the United States. She was a U.S. Worlds finalist in 2005 and competed on Team USA. She graduated from Timpanogos High School, then attended Utah Valley University. She was eliminated on July 31, 2008 along with original dance partner Mark Kanemura. She is one of four female dancers (and one of six dancers of both sexes) who never had a bottom appearance in all seasons of SYTYCD. She will be joining the season 8 cast of Dancing with the Stars as a pro and will be partnered with Ty Murray. See Less