Cody Rigsby
| Cody Rigsby | |
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| Born | June 8, 1987 [1] California, US |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
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| Employer | Peloton Interactive, Inc. |
Cody Rigsby (born June 8, 1987) is an American fitness instructor, dancer, and television personality.[2][3]
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Early life
Rigsby was born in California[4] but raised in Greensboro, North Carolina.[5] In his freshman year of college at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro,[6] he began attending ballet classes at a community theatre.[7] He travelled to New York City after a friend told him about an internship at a dance school.[8]
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.[9]
Career
After graduating from college, Rigsby danced for multiple night clubs and gay bars;[10] he also worked for Katy Perry,[11] Pitbull, and Saturday Night Live.[12] He danced backup for Nicki Minaj during the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.[13]
While working at The Box Manhattan, a burlesque club, a choreographer told him about Peloton, a fitness company that was looking to hire performers.[10] Rigsby sent in an application and was hired shortly after.[13][14]
On September 19, 2021, Rigsby was selected to compete on the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars[15] and was paired with professional dancer Cheryl Burke.[16] Rigsby and Burke ultimately placed third.[17]
Personal life
Rigsby is openly gay.[18] [10]
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