Dade Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Louie Vito PROFESSION: Professional snowboarder BACKGROUND: We can't wait to watch this champion pro boarder shuffle down from the slopes to the floor of the Dancing with the Stars set in Season 9. Daredevil Louie Vito is among the U.S.'s elite snowboarders favored to make the 2010 Olympic team. Competing in both the Pipe and Slopestyle disciplines, Vito continues to train for the Grand Prix qualifying. The 21-year-old turned pro in 2006 and has competed in multiple Winter X-Games competitions. He is also a two-time winner of the USSA Grand Prix Halfpipe Series. His technical diversity and charismatic personality make him one of the most sought-after riders today. Chelsie Hightower CELEBRITY PARTNER: Louie Vito BACKGROUND: We're all pretty impressed that Chelsie has accomplished so much at such a young age. Do you realize that ever since she began competing at a high-level in ballroom, Chelsie has been in the finals and ranked as one of the top three couples in the country?! Not bad. Not bad at all. In 2006, Chelsie was a finalist on TV's So You Think You Can Dance where one judge said, "You move so well, you could make a mannequin look good." That's good news for some of the guys around here who look quite wooden whenever they try to bust a move. Chelsie has been helping other learn to dance since she was 15. She moved to North Carolina to teach and would fly to New York on weekends for lessons. She has been teaching at Center Stage in Utah where she's helped many students win national titles. She also teaches abroad. As busy as you are, Chelsie, we're so glad you found some time to do a little Dancing With The Stars! ACHIEVEMENTS: U.S. Representative to the Worlds - 2005 U.S National Standard Finalist - 2005 International Latin Finalist - 2006 10 Dance National Youth Champion - 2005 PRIOR CELEBRITY PARTNER: Ty Murray ABC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 i never heard of him but looks may keep him around awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV_Paige Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 According to the 08/22/09 edition of Wikipedia, Louie Vito's Professional Partner will be Chelsie Hightower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElleNaturelle Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I've never heard of this kid. He's clearly a risk taker so that might be an asset to him. It also takes a lot of precision to get his boarding moves right, so he doesn't come off as someone who'll give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Oh my - what is he, about 12 years old? Total baby face. At least they paired him with a petite partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought he was terrible dancer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I hear ya Len. I don't understand the judging tonight at ALL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenRay Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sugar, I could dance better than this A-hole did!!!! And I'll admit it, I'm an awful dancer! I just wish Susan Lucci were on this season, maybe this time she'd break that hip!!!! LOL!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I agree the judges were wacked in their judging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey721 Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I thought he was adorable. Hope he sticks around, I'd like to see if he can improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 9 very good and fun routine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 So cute..........good dance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 boo way too low with scores Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I thought he got robbed on the scores too. Very lively routine -- maybe a little low on content in a couple of areas, but he was very very good, and he has an appeal about him for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Yah, scores were low for him.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jersey721 Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 A lot better than last week. There's something about this kid that I like. I would have expected him to hold back more, but he's really trying to put it out there. Love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I think he is one of the better dancers and that smile on his face is adorable. Makes me want to be his mommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBinSavannah Posted September 29, 2009 Share Posted September 29, 2009 I know what you mean Marty. He's such a little cutie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Great chemistry, but his hips are stiff and not enough Louie content. But he's cute as a bug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uvp Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 6 not very graceful seem to be thinking each move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I thought they were hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinjs Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 My cousin adores him. He is cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moi Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 He is cute!!! And he turned on the charm this week. I don't know if he is in LOVE or LUST but he sure was drooling. Can't wait to see next week's number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SugarB Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 He's adorable, but that was not good. Walking, posing, doing tricks. That's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dade Posted October 13, 2009 Author Share Posted October 13, 2009 I agree SugarB. No dance to that. I felt the judges were generous with their scores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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