Shandi Finnessey & Brian Fortuna

[Erika]

Shandi Finnessey

PROFESSION:
Miss USA 2004

BACKGROUND:
During the most watched Miss USA® competition in six years, Shandi Finnessey was crowned Miss USA in 2004. She is the host of two game shows on the Game Show Network - Lingo with Chuck Woolery and Playmania. Newcomer Brian Fortuna will be her professional dance partner.




Brian Fortuna

ACHIEVEMENTS:
2003 North American Amateur Latin Champion
2005 Imperial Dancesport Champion
2004, 2005 North American Top Teacher
National Ballroom and Latin Ten dance finalist

STATS:
Style: Latin
Nationality: American
Based in: New York
Status:Recently completed the Dancing with the Stars National Tour

BACKGROUND:
Brian comes from a long line of dancers; both parents have nationally ranked titles in ballroom and Latin dance sport. Brian started dancing when he was four years old at his mother's dance studio.

Brian is currently a world-renowned professional ballroom and Latin dancer. He has been featured in the Oscar winning film, The Aviator and the television series South Beach.

A visible and sought after dance instructor, Brian has been the North American top teacher for two years running.

Credit: http://abc.go.com/primetime/dancingwiththestars