Cody Rigsby (born June 8, 1987) is an American fitness instructor, dancer, and television personality.

Early life

Rigsby was born in California but raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. In his

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year of college at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, he began attending ballet classes at a community theatre. He travelled to New York City after a friend told him about an internship at a dance school. Rigsby returned to Greensboro in the fall, where he came out as gay to his peers. He permanently moved to New York City in 2009.

Career

After graduating from college, Rigsby danced for multiple night clubs and gay bars; he also worked for

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, and '' Saturday Night Live''. He danced backup for Nicki Minaj during the 2011

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. While working at The Box Manhattan, a

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club, a choreographer told him about Peloton, a fitness company that was looking to hire performers. Rigsby sent in an application and was hired shortly after. Rigsby established an international following, which includes British PM

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. On September 19, 2021, Rigsby was selected to compete on the 30th season of

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and was paired with professional dancer Cheryl Burke. Rigsby and Burke ultimately placed third.

Personal life

Rigsby is openly gay.

References

Living people People from Greensboro, North Carolina American exercise instructors Peloton instructors LGBT people from North Carolina 1987 births {{Fitness-stub