Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Cheryl Burke

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cheryl Burke made an impact.

Cheryl Burke is an American dancer, model, and television host, prominently known for her role as a professional dancer on ABC's Dancing with the Stars. She achieved historical wins as the first female professional to win the show and the first to win twice consecutively. She participated in 26 seasons. Beyond Dancing with the Stars, Burke was a runner-up on NBC's I Can Do That and took over from Abby Lee Miller as the coach on Dance Moms in 2017.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 19, 2006: Participated in Dancing with the Stars tour

From December 19, 2006, Cheryl Burke participated in a 38-city Dancing with the Stars tour with Drew Lachey.

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February 11, 2007: End of Dancing with the Stars tour

On February 11, 2007, Cheryl Burke concluded a 38-city Dancing with the Stars tour.

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March 19, 2007: Returned for Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars

On March 19, 2007, Cheryl Burke returned for Season 4 of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with actor Ian Ziering.

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May 15, 2007: Eliminated in the semifinals of DWTS Season 4

On May 15, 2007, Cheryl Burke and her partner Ian Ziering were eliminated in the semifinals of Dancing with the Stars Season 4.

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June 20, 2007: Joined Dancing with the Stars summer tour

On June 20, 2007, Cheryl Burke joined the second summer tour of Dancing with the Stars in Austin, Texas, with Drew Lachey.

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July 24, 2007: End of Dancing with the Stars summer tour

On July 24, 2007, Cheryl Burke concluded the Dancing with the Stars summer tour in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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October 9, 2007: Eliminated from DWTS Season 5

On October 9, 2007, Cheryl Burke and her partner Wayne Newton were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Season 5.

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December 18, 2007: Started the Dancing with the Stars winter tour

On December 18, 2007, Cheryl Burke participated with Drew Lachey and Wayne Newton in the Dancing with the Stars winter tour that kicked off in Seattle, Washington.

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February 10, 2008: Wrapped up Dancing with the Stars winter tour

On February 10, 2008, Cheryl Burke wrapped up the Dancing with the Stars winter tour in Philadelphia.

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April 2008: Opened first dance studio

In April 2008, Cheryl Burke opened her first dance studio.

May 20, 2008: Placed third on Season 6 of DWTS

On May 20, 2008, Cheryl Burke and her partner Cristián de la Fuente placed third in the finals of Dancing with the Stars Season 6.

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November 11, 2008: Eliminated in week 8 of DWTS Season 7

On November 11, 2008, Cheryl Burke and her partner Maurice Greene were eliminated in week 8 of Dancing with the Stars Season 7, finishing in fifth place.

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October 6, 2009: Withdrawal from DWTS Season 9

On October 6, 2009, Cheryl Burke and her partner Tom DeLay withdrew from Dancing with the Stars Season 9 due to DeLay's stress fractures.

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August 30, 2016: Return to Dancing with the Stars

On August 30, 2016, it was announced that Cheryl Burke would be returning to Dancing with the Stars to compete on season 23 with Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte.

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