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Sharna Burgess

Sharna May Burgess(born 21 June 1985) is an Australianballroom dancerwho is best known for being a professional partner and troupe member on theABCseriesDancing with the Stars.She is the winner ofseason 27of American television showDancing with the Starswith her celebrity partnerBobby Bones,where she has also been a runner-up in several other seasons. She has also been a judge on theAustralian version of the showsince 2019, along withCraig Revel HorwoodandTristan MacManus.[1]

Sharna Burgess
Burgess in 2012
Born
Sharna May Burgess

(1985-06-21)21 June 1985(age 39)
Wagga Wagga,New South Wales,Australia
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
Years active2000–present
Partner(s)Brian Austin Green(2020–present; engaged)
Children1

Early life

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Burgess was born inWagga Wagga,New South Wales,Australia to Ray and Lucy Burgess.[2][3]Growing up, she was involved in several sports and different styles of dance. At the age of five, she began training in ballet, jazz and gymnastics. When she turned eight, her study of ballroom began, and she went on to win many local and national titles. At age 15, she was chosen to represent Australia at the World Championships in both the Standard and Latin styles, and performed in the2000 Summer OlympicsClosing Ceremonies.[4]

Career

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At age 18, Burgess moved to London, where she collected numerous titles and appeared in a UK tour with the show, Simply Ballroom.[5]Post Simply Ballroom, choreographerJason Gilkisongave her a spot on tour withBurn the Floor.She was in the cast for six years. Burgess was a member of the Burn the Floor cast when the show moved to Broadway.[6]

Burgess' first television appearances were on the AustralianDancing with the StarsandSo You Think You Can Dancein Belgium and the Netherlands. She joined the cast ofseason 13ofDancing with the Starsas a troupe member.[7]While on the troupe, she also assistedSo You Think You Can Dancechoreographer Jason Gilkison on both the Australian and American versions of the show.[8]She remained on the troupe until the end of season 15. Forseason 16,Burgess was bumped to regular pro and was partnered withAndy Dick.She returned as a professional forseason 17,this time partnered with retiredNFLstarKeyshawn Johnson.They were the first couple eliminated. Forseason 18,she was paired with Olympic ice dancerCharlie White.They were eliminated during week 9 (the semi-finals) and ended in 5th place despite raves from the judges and high scores throughout the season. Sharna was then confirmed forseason 19on 27 August.[9]For season 19, she paired with talk-show hostTavis Smiley.They were eliminated on week 2, finishing in 12th place.

Forseason 20,Burgess was paired with combat veteran and motivational speaker,Noah Galloway.[10]The pair made it to the finals and finished in third place. Forseason 21,she was paired withBackstreet BoyssingerNick Carter.[11]The couple made it to the finals and ended in second place behind winnersBindi Irwin,and her partnerDerek Hough.Forseason 22,she was paired withNFLplayerAntonio Brown.The couple made it to the semi-finals but were eliminated and finished in 4th place. Forseason 23,Burgess was partnered with race car driverJames Hinchcliffe.Due to a knee injury from the previous week's dress rehearsal, Burgess had to sit out during week 8–9.Jenna Johnsonsubstituted for her as Hinchcliffe's partner.[12]The couple made it to the finals, and finished in 2nd place behind winnersLaurie Hernandezand her partnerValentin Chmerkovskiy.

Forseason 24,Burgess was partnered with professional bull riderBonner Bolton.The couple were eliminated on week 8, and finished in fifth place. Burgess returned forseason 25and was paired with formerNBAplayer,Derek Fisher.The couple were eliminated on week 4, and finished in eleventh place. Forseason 26,she was paired withNFLplayerJosh Norman.The pair made it to the finals, finishing in second place overall. Forseason 27,she was partnered with radio personalityBobby Bones.[13]Despite low scores from the judges, they were consistently saved by the viewers' votes and won the competition. On 2 February 2019, it was announced that Burgess was joining the Australian version of the reality dancing competition series as its sole female judge.[14]Burgess did not appear onseason 28of the American version.[15]She returned the following year forseason 29of the American version and was partnered with actorJesse Metcalfe.The couple was eliminated in the fifth week of competition and finished in 12th place.[16]In Season 30, she returned with real life partnerBrian Austin Greenand finished 13th.[17]

Season Partner Place
16 Andy Dick 7th
17 Keyshawn Johnson 12th
18 Charlie White 5th
19 Tavis Smiley 12th
20 Noah Galloway 3rd
21 Nick Carter 2nd
22 Antonio Brown 4th
23 James Hinchcliffe 2nd
24 Bonner Bolton 5th
25 Derek Fisher 11th
26 Josh Norman 2nd
27 Bobby Bones 1st
29 Jesse Metcalfe 12th
30 Brian Austin Green 13th

Performances onDancing with the Stars

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Season 16: Celebrity partner Andy Dick

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  • Average: 19.3
  • Placed: 7th

In an interview withAccess Hollywood,Burgess admitted she knew nothing of Dick's tumultuous past, due to the fact that she was living out of the country.[18] Andy and Sharna continually received low scores and harsh criticisms from the judges. However, Burgess was praised for her work with him.[19]

Season 17: Celebrity partner Keyshawn Johnson

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  • Average: 17.5
  • Placed: 12th

Season 18: Celebrity partner Charlie White

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  • Average: 27.0
  • Placed: 5th

Season 19: Celebrity partner Tavis Smiley

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  • Average: 28.5
  • Placed: 12th

Season 20: Celebrity partner Noah Galloway

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  • Average: 32.9
  • Placed: 3rd

Season 21: Celebrity partner Nick Carter

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  • Average: 27.2
  • Placed: 2nd

Season 22: Celebrity partner Antonio Brown

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  • Average: 24.7
  • Placed: 4th

Season 23: Celebrity partner James Hinchcliffe

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  • Average: 36.7
  • Placed: 2nd

Season 24: Celebrity partner Bonner Bolton

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  • Average: 28.9
  • Placed: 5th

Season 25: Celebrity partner Derek Fisher

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  • Average: 20.0
  • Placed: 11th

Season 26: Celebrity partner Josh Norman

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  • Average: 25.8
  • Placed: 2nd

Season 27: Celebrity partner Bobby Bones

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  • Average: 22.8
  • Placed: 1st

Season 29: Celebrity partner Jesse Metcalfe

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  • Average: 19.6
  • Placed: 12th

Season 30: Celebrity partner Brian Austin Green

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  • Average: 24.8
  • Placed: 13th

Personal life

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After her performance in the World Championships semi-finals, Burgess discovered she had a small tear in her knee ligament. Rather than take immediate action, she insisted on finishing the competition.

She dated choreographer and dancer Paul Kirkland from 2010 to 2015.[22]

She is currently engaged toBrian Austin Green.They met in 2020 after being set up by mutual friends.[23]In February 2022, they announced they were expecting their first child together. Their son was born on June 28, 2022.[24]On September 22, 2023, Burgess announced via Instagram that she and Green were engaged.[25][26][27]

On 6 October 2022, Burgess announced that she had become a United States citizen.[28]

Filmography

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As herself

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Television[29]
Year Title Role Notes
2011–2021 Dancing with the Stars Dancer / Choreographer American version ofDancing with the Stars;160 episodes
2017 Celebrity Family Feud Contestant Episode: "Dancing with the Starsvs.Shark Tankand

Cynthia Baileyvs.Kandi Burruss-Tucker"

2018 Country Music Association Awards Presenter Television special
2019 Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two Choreographer Episode: "Episode #16.59"
2019–2024 Dancing with the Stars Judge Australian version ofDancing with the Stars;18 episodes

References

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  15. ^Murphy, Desiree (21 August 2019)."'Dancing With the Stars' Fans React to New Season Without Sharna Burgess and Artem Chigvintsev ".Entertainment Tonight.Archivedfrom the original on 21 August 2019.Retrieved21 August2019.
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  18. ^"Andy Dick on Dancing with the Stars: Is He Still Contemplating Quitting?".watch.accesshollywood.Archived fromthe originalon 5 April 2013.
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  21. ^"Scoop: DANCING WITH THE STARS on ABC - Monday, May 8, 2017".BroadwayWorld.4 May 2017.Retrieved4 May2017.
  22. ^Clocked Out - Sharna Burgess Interview.YouTube.5 November 2012.
  23. ^"Sharna Burgess Hopes to be a Mom One Day as Her and Brian Austin Green Gush over Their 'Love' (Exclusive)".Entertainment Tonight.
  24. ^"Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess Welcome Baby Boy –– See His First Cute Pic!".People.30 June 2022.
  25. ^"Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green Are Engaged".Peoplemag.Retrieved23 September2023.
  26. ^"Brian Austin Green and Sharna Burgess Are Engaged: You'll Be Dancing Over Her Stunning Diamond Ring".E! Online.23 September 2023.
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