Tony Dovolani Says Suzanne Somers Is Giving Him Everything She’s Got In Rehearsals For Dancing With The Stars – New Interview
Tony Dovolani was interviewed by the Digital Journal. He chats about the new season of Dancing With The Stars Season 20 and his new partner Suzanne Somers and their rehearsals. She’s giving him everything she’s got so far.
In the 20th season of Dancing With The Stars, Dovolani is paired up with veteran actress Suzanne Somers from Three’s Company. “So far it has been great. Suzanne Somers has been just an absolute treasure in many different ways, because she is an icon. She is Suzanne Somers, and you don’t know what to expect when you walk into a room. She has been very kind and very hard-working. She gives me everything she’s got and she comes in with the right attitude. Let’s see where this takes us,” he said.
I’m really liking this pairing. He also talks on doing “Sway”…
One of his favorite experiences is being a part of Sway: A Dance Trilogy, along with Maksim Chmerkovskiy and his brother Valentin Chmerkovskiy. “That was so much fun. Nothing ever compares to Sway. Literally, the three of us are bringing different perspectives to the stage. You feel like you are watching the evolution of dancing. My act is set in the 1930s and 1940s, where I am wearing a tuxedo and then they go to Val who does more urban and Broadway dances, and Maks does Latin dances. There is no dull moment in the entire show. Anybody that has seen this show has asked us when we will do it again,” he said.
He shared that they performed eight shows at The Space at Westbury in Westbury on Long Island and the fans have attended all eight performances. “People come to all eight shows. They keep wanting to see it again, and that tells me that it’s a good show,” Dovolani said.
Their next Sway show will take place on June 5 and June 6 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. “It’s going to be action-packed and so much fun. The audience is literally at the edge of their seats the entire time,” he said. “The response that we have gotten has been overwhelming.”
More at the Digital Journal on his family and more.
I’m really excited for this partnership and I think this season will be a good one. There seem to be a lot of “dark horse” couples so it’ll be interesting to watch. I really hope Tony and Suzanne go far. As for “Sway” I’ve been to a few shows and it is fantastic! The December shows were better than the July show but I think the “kinks” were worked out so of course the December shows were better. I’d really like to go back to a June performance. It was a great time!! Anyway – go Tony and Suzanne!!
Normally I’m not excited about any pairing that includes Tony… Until now! And how can you not, to me, Suzanne’s presence is enchanting and somewhat magical. When she speaks, my eyes are locked on every word she says. I can’t wait.
I’m with you Sandy. Normally Tony and his partner are at the bottom of my interest list, but I’m really looking forward to seeing them together.
I loved Suzanne in Three’s Company, and I am so anxious to see her and Tony bring it to the dance floor. I know she is in great shape even though she’s 68. I think Tony is pleased with who is partner is, and they seem to had a good connection.
Love their team name: Three’s Company
@KreativeKat – I think it’s actually “Two’s Company”.. 🙂 No worries, I too, have those finger and brain issues that we discussed before.
Can’t believe I am excited about a partnership that includes Tony. lol
That’s right, Sandy, LOL…my mind knew it was Two’s Company, but these darn ancient fingers have a mind of their own. 🙂
@PJ….I’m looking forward to Suzanne and Tony’s creations out on the dance floor more this season, also.