Dmitry Chaplin was a finalist on FOX's So You Think You Can Dance in Season 2, and appeared on the show the following season as a choreographer.

Dmitry was born in Russia and moved to the U.S. as a teenager. As a professional ballroom dancer, he studied with former Dancing With The Stars professional Louis van Amstel, won the English Open Championship in 2002 and was a finalist in numerous other competitions.

Dmitry is partnered with singer Jewel in Season 8 of Dancing With The Stars.