Gleb Savchenko

Gleb Savchenko was born on September 16, 1983, in Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union. He began his dancing career at the age of eight. Savchenko pursued higher education, graduating from the Russian University of Theater Arts with a master’s degree in choreography. His early career laid the foundation for his later extensive involvement in professional ballroom dancing across multiple countries. He is recognized for his technical proficiency and stage presence, which he has showcased in various reality television dance competitions globally.

Savchenko gained international recognition through his participation as a professional dancer on several iterations of “Dancing with the Stars.” His career milestones include competing in the U.S., Australian, UK, and Russian versions of the popular show. In 2012, he debuted on the Australian “Dancing with the Stars” and later joined the U.S. version in 2013, returning for multiple subsequent seasons. A notable achievement includes reaching the finals and securing fourth place with celebrity partners Jana Kramer in Season 23, Lauren Alaina in Season 28, and Shangela in Season 31 of the U.S. series. He also competed on “Strictly Come Dancing” in the UK in 2015, where he reached the semi-finals, and placed second in the Russian version of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2015.

Beyond competitive dancing, Savchenko has engaged in other media appearances, including acting in the TV movie “Swing Into Romance” (2023) as Alex Ivanov. He has also been a guest on television shows such as “Las Vegas Morning Blend” (2019) and participated in reality programs like “Celebrity Masterchef” (2016) in the UK and “Celebs on the Farm” (2018), where he was the first winner. His consistent presence in dance and entertainment productions demonstrates a sustained career in performance and media, with a history of collaborations across various platforms.