Bio – Henry Byalikov

Henry began his career by finishing in the top four men on the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance Australia”. Henry became a professional on “Dancing With The Stars” in Australia, and represented Australia in the international dance competition show “Superstars of Dance” on NBC… he received third place.

Henry was chosen to dance in the Broadway production of “Burn The Floor”. Then, Henry was cast as a principal dancer in one of Australia’s leading Ballet companies, “MOD Dance Company – Suite Synergy”. Australian Stage said Henry, “creates the fire, passion, and a build of tension that such a piece demands and deserves.”

Of his role in “MOD Dance Company – Suite Synergy”, Dance Australia raved “Standouts included Henry Byalikov in Tap Attack, whose powerful intensity of focus and dramatic use of footwork, upper torso and arms unfortunately showed up the inadequacies of the accompanying quartet of dancers in this style.”

Henry auditioned for the hit show “So You Think You Can Dance” in the U.S. with his dance partner Giselle Peacock… Mia Michaels called the routine “Smokin!” and show creator and judge Nigel Lythgoe called them “sensational dancers” and raved “You were absolutely fabulous”.

Henry moved on to work in the musical workshop of “King Kong.” He was also a featured dancer in “The Great Gatsby” and was a rehearsal partner to the film’s star Carrie Mulligan.

In 2012, Henry was sought out to be part of ABC’s hit show “Dancing With The Stars” where he danced both in the Troupe and as a professional partnered with long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad.

Henry currently dances with Paralympian athlete and “Dancing with the Stars” finalist Amy Purdy at charity benefits and special events across the country. Most recently, the pair danced in front of 10,000 guests at the Million Dollar Round Table event in New Orleans and at the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s annual gala in New York City.

Henry was also a featured dancer for Gladys Knight’s concert at The Hollywood Bowl… In June 2015, Henry was a principal dancer in the sold out dance spectacular “Sway: A Dance Trilogy” at Hammerstein Ballroom, also starring Maksim and Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani from “Dancing with the Stars”.

Henry’s gorgeous and graceful ballet and contemporary mix solo to “Concrete Wall”, his memorable 80’s inspired dance moves to “Apache” and his sexy salsa moves in “Sway” won him rave reviews in the all star production.

The masculinity and grace that Henry brings to each dance have many comparing him to the late great Patrick Swayze. Like his idol Swayze, Henry looks forward to a continued successful career where he can apply his talents in dance, acting and singing to create timeless art and memorable stage, television and film productions.

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