Tony Scheppler has more than 20 years of Ballroom dance experience as a competitor, teacher and coach. Fully accredited in teaching all styles of Ballroom dance, Tony specializes in American Style, particularly American Smooth, and Theater Arts. A competing professional, Tony has won many titles over the years in American Smooth, American Rhythm and Theater Arts. He is presently ranked in the top 12 in the U.S. in Open American Smooth with his current partner, Tonya Martin. In 2005, he earned a world ranking in Theater Arts after placing third in the World Theatre Arts Dance Championship in Blackpool, England.

In addition to teaching and competing, Tony has performed in several dance troupes and has a number of movie credits to his name. Tony lives with his wife, daughter and son in New Jersey.