Kendra Wilkinson and Louis van Amstel
Kendra Wilkinson
"The Bunny Next Door"
PRO DANCER PARTNER: Louis van Amstel
TV personality/glamour girl Kendra Wilkinson is probably best known from her self-titled hit reality series Kendra. Just wrapping its 3rd season on E!, the show follows Kendra, NFL star hubby Hank Baskett, and son Hank IV through their crazy lives. Between life in the spotlight, raising a toddler and the challenges of being an NFL wife, the show is a fun-filled, action-packed look into Kendra's world.
Kendra got her start on one of E! Entertainment's highest-rated shows, The Girls Next Door. She was on the reality hit for five seasons until 2009. That's when Kendra closed one chapter in her life and started a new one. And by that we mean she got married, celebrated the birth of son Hank IV and of course, launched her hit show, Kendra.
Kendra is a self-described tomboy and avid sports fan who loves watching boxing and rooting for her favorite football team, the San Diego Chargers. Since the debut of The Girls Next Door, Kendra has appeared on the cover of many magazines and has enjoyed numerous TV and movie appearances.
In 2007, Kendra was part MTV's reality series Celebrity Rap Superstar, where she proved to be a fan favorite finishing second in the competition. In 2008, Kendra was featured in the movie The House Bunny, along with her Girls Next Door co-stars Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt and Hugh Hefner. In 2009, Kendra was featured on the hit CBS series How I Met Your Mother. And in 2011, she'll be taking the stage on Dancing With The Stars!
Photo Credit: JSquared Photography
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Louis Van Amstel
CELEBRITY PARTNER: Kendra Wilkinson
BACKGROUND:
Trivia timedid you know that in addition to competing in six previous seasons of the show, this Emmy-nominated dancer is also the coach of fellow DWTS pro Dmitry Chaplin?
Louis van Amstel began his dance career at an early age, training in a theatre school and gaining a solid background in ballet, tap, and jazz. Upon graduating, Louis attended the University of the Arts in Amsterdam to further strengthen his skills in the classical dances and theory.
Upon immigrating to the United States, Louis quickly became the U.S. National Latin Champion in 2000 and founded the company VanDance, LLC. Through VanDance Louis directed, choreographed and performed in Latin Fusion, a feature production on Broadway.
Louis has a strong psychological approach to teaching. He trains under legendary dance guru Dr. Ruud Vermeij, who has a holistic approach towards dancing. Louis is also a student of Laban choreology and is well-versed in human movement dynamics.
Additionally, van Amstel has appeared on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, All My Children and So You Think You Can Dance.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
United States Professional Latin American champion (2000)
Seven-Time Dutch National Amateur Champion
World Professional Showdance Champion ('96)
Professional World Latin Finalist (1996)
European Amateur Latin Champion ('95)
World Amateur Latin Champion ('94, '95)
Grand Slam Latin Champion ('95)
PRIOR CELEBRITY PARTNERS:
Margaret Cho
Niecy Nash
Kelly Osbourne
Priscilla Presley
Monique Coleman
Lisa Rinna
Trista Rehn Sutter
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