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11 Facts About Aric Yegudkin

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Aric Yegudkin is an Australian choreographer and professional dancer born on 14 November 1985.

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Aric Yegudkin started taking ballroom dance lessons at 8 years old after his parents noticed him dancing to Michael Jackson songs.

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Aric Yegudkin competed as a Latin American dancer in dancesport competitions.

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In July 2001, Aric Yegudkin partnered with Masha Belash, and the two began competing together in the youth category of dancesport.

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Aric Yegudkin holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales.

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Aric Yegudkin first competed as a professional dancer Australian Dancing With the Stars in season 3.

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Aric Yegudkin won his first season of the reality dance competition with celebrity partner Ada Nicodemou.

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Nicodemou and Aric Yegudkin won the competition and were given the "Champion of Champions" trophy.

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Outside of television, Aric Yegudkin has served as a choreographer and dancer in the Australian touring stage show Shake, Rattle 'n'Roll.

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Aric Yegudkin has performed in productions of Burn the Floor and Dance, Dance, Dance.

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Aric Yegudkin proposed to his professional dance partner Masha Belash in 2013.