Dmitry Chaplin is an Emmy-nominated choreographer, internationally recognized dancer, and educator whose career spans television, live performance, and the performing arts. He is best known for his work on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, where he was a professional dancer and finalist alongside recording artist Mýa, and FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance, where his choreography earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Throughout his career, Chaplin has worked with some of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated artists, including Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Iglesias, Michael Bublé, Carlos Santana, the Gipsy Kings, and Josh Groban, among others. His extensive television experience includes appearances and performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, and numerous other national productions. His choreography also extends into scripted television, including the comedy series Baby Daddy.

Beyond television and live entertainment, Chaplin works with U.S. Figure Skating, collaborating with elite and Olympic-level athletes to bring greater musicality, expression, and storytelling to their performances.

As a faculty member at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, Chaplin teaches Ballroom for Stage and Screen, drawing on his extensive professional experience to introduce students to the artistry and technical foundations of ballroom dance. His approach emphasizes partnering, musicality, character development, and the ability to communicate through movement, preparing dancers to apply these skills across film, television, theater, and live performance.