Anna Trebunskaya facts for kids
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Anna Trebunskaya
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Trebunskaya in 2010
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| Born | December 28, 1980 Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
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| Nationality | Russian-American |
| Occupation | Dancer, actress |
| Spouse(s) |
Jonathan Roberts
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| Partner(s) | Nevin Millan (2013–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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Anna Olegovna Trebunskaya (born December 28, 1980) is a professional ballroom and Latin dancer from Russia who became an American citizen. She is famous for being on the TV show Dancing with the Stars. Anna lives in Los Angeles and specializes in the International Latin dance style.
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Anna's Early Life and Family
Anna Trebunskaya was born on December 28, 1980, in Chelyabinsk, Russia. Her parents, Oleg and Irina Trebunskaya, were both professional ballroom dancers and owned a dance studio. Anna started dancing when she was just six years old. She won her first dance competition at age seven!
When she was 17, Anna moved to the United States with her parents. She wanted to become a professional dancer. In 1997, she won her first US title, the Amateur Standard Youth Championship. By the year 2000, she became a professional dancer. Today, Anna lives in California. She and her mother own a dance studio in Hermosa Beach, California.
Anna has two children. Her daughter, Amalya Millan, was born on January 18, 2014. Her son, Kaspyan, was born on September 2, 2017.
Anna's Dance Career
Professional Ballroom Competitions
Before joining Dancing with the Stars, Anna was a successful professional ballroom dancer. In 2007, she and her dance partner, Pavlo Barsuk, placed 6th in the International Latin finals at America's Ballroom Challenge. She continued to achieve success in the dance world.
Dancing with the Stars Appearances
Anna Trebunskaya is best known for her many appearances on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars. On this show, professional dancers team up with celebrities to compete in ballroom and Latin dances.
- In Season 2, Anna danced with football star Jerry Rice. They finished in 2nd place!
- She also performed on results shows with her former husband, Jonathan Roberts, in the first three seasons.
- Anna returned for Season 5, partnering with model Albert Reed. They were the second couple to leave the show.
- In Season 6, her partner was actor Steve Guttenberg. They were the third couple eliminated.
- For Season 9, Anna teamed up with UFC fighter Chuck Liddell. They were the sixth couple to leave.
- In Season 10, she danced with US Olympic Figure Skating Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek. They finished in 2nd place, just like with Jerry Rice!
- In Season 11, Anna was partnered with football quarterback Kurt Warner. They placed 5th overall.
- For Season 12, her partner was boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard. They were the third couple eliminated.
- In Season 13, Anna danced with fashion expert Carson Kressley. They were the fifth couple eliminated.
- For Season 14, she was partnered with soap opera star Jack Wagner. They were the second couple eliminated.
- In Season 15, she danced with Season 2 winner Drew Lachey. They were eliminated in week 3.
- After a break, Anna returned for Season 21 in 2015, partnering with actor Gary Busey. They finished in 10th place.
- In October 2023, Anna returned to the show for its 32nd season. She joined other original professional dancers for a special group performance. This dance was a tribute to the show's head judge, Len Goodman, who had passed away.
| Season | Partner | Place |
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| 2 | Jerry Rice | 2nd |
| 5 | Albert Reed | 11th |
| 6 | Steve Guttenberg | 10th |
| 9 | Chuck Liddell | 11th |
| 10 | Evan Lysacek | 2nd |
| 11 | Kurt Warner | 5th |
| 12 | Sugar Ray Leonard | 9th |
| 13 | Carson Kressley | 8th |
| 14 | Jack Wagner | 11th |
| 15 | Drew Lachey | |
| 21 | Gary Busey | 10th |
Dance Achievements
Anna has achieved many awards in her professional dance career:
- With Pavlo Barsuk:
- 2008 U.S. National Professional Latin Finalist (3rd place)
- 2008 Open to the world U.S Open Latin Finalist
- 2008 Blackpool Rising Star Latin Finalist
- 2008 UK Rising Star Latin Finalist (2nd place)
- 2008 International Grand Ball Latin Champion
- 2007 U.S National Professional Latin Finalist
- With Jonathan Roberts:
- 2004 USA Rising Star Latin Champions
- 2003 Blackpool Rising Star Latin Finalist
- With Vitali Koulik:
- 1998 U.S. National Amateur Youth Ballroom Champion
Film & TV Appearances
Besides Dancing with the Stars, Anna has also appeared in other TV shows. She was in Season 3, Episode 5 of The Newsroom as an airport ticket agent.
See also
In Spanish: Anna Trebunskaya para niños
