Gary McDonald

Overview

Gary McDonald started dancing at a very early age of 7. Gary established a competitive partnership in 1991 with Diana McDonald and quickly became very successful.

10 times United States Professional Ten Dance Champion, United States Professional Latin Champion, United States Professional Ballroom Showdance Champion, United States Professional Latin Showdance Champion and representative of the United States in a record 24 World Championships.

His movie credits include playing the role of Jennifer Lopez’s dance partner in the movie "Shall We Dance". Gary was also the Head Dance Trainer for the film and personally trained Jennifer Lopez, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci. He has also co-hosted Dancesport Television shows on NBC and A & E with Suzanne Sommers, Debbie Allen and Marilu Henner and was a featured dancer for Disney’s Oscar Nominated “Enchanted” on the 2008 Academy Awards.

Along with his dance partner Diana McDonald, Gary owns and operates the Rogers Dance Center in Fairfield, New Jersey and is very proud to add the operation of Rogers Dance Center Hackensack, as part of his busy dancing life. He is also co-organizer of the Manhattan DanceSport Championships.

Accomplishments

• 10 times United States Professional Ten Dance Champion
• United States Professional Latin Champion
• United States Professional Ballroom Showdance Champion
• United States Professional Latin Showdance Champion
• Rogers Dance Center, Owner
• Manhattan DanceSport Championships, co-organizer

Entrepreneurship

• Rogers Dance Center Director , Instructor
• Adjudicator
• Choreographer
• Manhattan DanceSport Championships, co-organizer