Fabian Sanchez

Fabian Sanchez (born New York, New York) is a professional dancer and dance instructor and part of the cast for the 2008 season of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. He and his wife Jacqueline are the owners of the Birmingham Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Hoover.

Sanchez began dancing competitively in 1992. He won the 2006 World Mambo Championship. He is also a US Rising Star Champion, a four time Fred Astaire National Champion and a finalist in the US Open American Rhythm competition.

In "Dancing with the Stars" he was partnered with actress Marlee Matlin. Out of 12 groups, Matlin and Sanchez were eliminated 6th.

References

• Harvey, Alec (February 19, 2008) "Birmingham man dances way to TV." Birmingham News

External links

• Birmingham Fred Astaire Dance Studio
• "Dancing with the Stars" at abc.go.com