Fabian Sanchez is a professional

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born in

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, who grew up in

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. Fabian was the 2006 Mambo world champion.

''Dancing with the Stars''

Sanchez joined as a pro dancer on ABC's hit ''Dancing with the Stars'', Season 6 and was paired with actress

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. He and his wife are owners of a Fred Astaire Dance Studios franchise in

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. Fabian will be the new Salsa/Mambo choreographer for SYTYCD season 7.

Performances

With celebrity partner

References

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