Alan Bersten

Ballroom Dancer, Choreographer

American Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States

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Quick Info

ProfessionBallroom Dancer, Choreographer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth26/05/1994
Age32 years
BirthplaceMinnetonka, Minnesota, United States

Latest News about Alan Bersten

25/04/2025

During the final stop of the Dancing with the Stars Live tour, Alan Bersten and fellow pro Emma Slater shared an onstage kiss. The moment fueled public interest in their relationship after earlier reports that the two were spending time together.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Ballroom Dancer
  • Choreographer
Hobbies
  • Playing Golf
  • Exercising
  • Cooking

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 0" (183 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Attended the University of Minnesota
Graduated from Hopkins High School in 2012

Personal Life

Born and raised in Minnesota.
Family heritage is Russian Jewish.
Started dancing at the age of 7.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherAlex Bersten
MotherRaisa Bersten
Siblings
  • Gene Bersten (Dance Teacher)
  • Elena Bersten (Dancer)

Career

OverviewAlan Bersten is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer known for his work on Dancing with the Stars and his earlier run on So You Think You Can Dance.
Accomplishments
  • Participated in 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 10 (2013).
  • Joined 'Dancing with the Stars' as a group member in Season 20 (2015).
  • Stepped in as a partner for boxer Paige VanZant in Season 22 due to her regular partner's injury.
  • Danced alongside actress Heather Morris in Season 24 for a similar reason.
  • Partnered with singer Debbie Gibson in Season 25, finishing 12th.
  • Became a mentor in 'Dancing with the Stars: Juniors' and led Team Alan to victory.
  • Won the trophy with partner Hannah Brown in the 28th season of 'Dancing with the Stars' (2019).
  • Worked as a choreographer for the 51st Daytime Emmy Awards in 2024.
  • Won Youth Championship and Under 21 National Titles.
  • Performed in a memorable blindfolded contemporary piece on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 10 (2013), finishing in the Top 6 Males.
  • Part of the North American SYTYCD tour.
  • Joined Burn the Floor for their world tour.
  • Recurring role on season six of GLEE as part of the show choir Vocal Adrenaline.
  • Reached semi-finals with Mirai Nagasu in Season 26 and Skai Jackson in Season 29.
  • Finished fourth with Alexis Ren in Season 27.
  • Finished fourth with Amanda Kloots in Season 30 (2021).
  • Finished runner-up with Ilona Maher in Season 33.
  • Partnered with Elaine Hendrix in Season 34.
  • Teaches at Dance With Us America.
  • Finished in the Top 6 Males on 'So You Think You Can Dance' Season 10.

Favourites

FoodBagels and Cream Cheese with Lox

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/alanbersten/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alanbersten/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/alanbersten
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@alanbersten
TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@alanbersten

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raised in a middle-class Russian household.
2. Comes from a Russian Jewish lineage.
3. Began dancing at the age of 7 when his parents opened a dance studio.
4. He has a history of success in dance competitions, including Youth Championships.
5. Diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism in 2018 and underwent surgery.
6. Loves spending time with animals and shares a strong bond with his pet dog.
7. Youngest of three siblings.
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