Chelsie Hightower

About Chelsie Hightower

Hightower has worked with many world-renowned choreographers. She was also a U.S. Worlds finalist in 2005 and competed on Team USA.

Career Milestones

Started dancing at the age of 9; won first national title at 11

Trained at Center Stage Dance Studio in Utah along with future "Dancing with the Stars" cast mates Derek Hough and Julianne Hough

2005

Represented Team USA in the most prestigious dance competition in the world, held in Blackpool, England; competed in Latin Style; team took 3rd place behind Ukraine and Russia

2008

Competed on Fox reality series "So You Think You Can Dance"; eliminated during 8th week of competition

2009

Joined the cast of "Dancing with the Stars"; earned an Emmy (2010) nomination for Outstanding Choreography