Cody Rigsby

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]

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] Rigsby established an international following, which includes British PM Rishi Sunak. [15]

On September 19, 2021, Rigsby was selected to compete on the 30th season of Dancing with the Stars[16] and was paired with professional dancer Cheryl Burke.[17] Rigsby and Burke ultimately placed third.[18]

Rigsby is openly gay.[19][10]