Who is Lindsay Arnold?
Lindsay Arnold is a professional American dancer in Latin and ballroom disciplines. She is particularly recognized for her performances on Dancing with the Stars. At the age of 19, she became the youngest contestant in the professional category on Dancing with the Stars. So she competed as a contestant in the series So You Think You Can Dance.
In the program, she was teamed up with boxer Victor Ortiz. By the season’s conclusion, they were positioned eighth. Since its inception, Lindsay has been a regular and in the past four seasons, she landed in fourth, third, second, and first place respectively. The outcomes from the previous campaign were revealed in November 2017. After five seasons of competition, she successfully won the title, alongside her dancing partner, Jordan Fisher, a popular singer and actor.
| Real Name/Full Name | Lindsay Arnold Cusick |
| Date Of Birth | 11 January 1994 |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Birthplace | Provo, Utah, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn. |
| Father Name | Josh Arnold. |
| Mother Name | Mindy Arnold. |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 4 inch |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse Name | Samuel Lightner Cusick (M. 2015) |
| Children Name | Sage Cusick and June Cusick. |
| Siblings Name | Rylee Arnold, Brynley Arnold, and Jensen Arnold. |
| Profession | Dancer, and Chronograph. |
| Net Worth | $2 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Born on January 11, 1994, in Provo, Utah, Lindsay Arnold Cusick is the daughter of Joshua Arnold, a physician assistant and former BYU Cougars football player, and Melinda “Mindy” Arnold, a physical therapist.
Arnold is one of four daughters, with siblings Jensen, Brynley, and Rylee engaging in dance as their profession. At four years old, she embarked on her dance training and gradually developed a fervor for different styles, which included ballet, jazz, and ballroom.
She graduated from Timpview High School but has not formally documented any higher education, instead focusing on her growing dance career.
Career
Following her selection for the ninth season of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’, she continued to impress the judges with her outstanding dance abilities. Not only was she a proficient dancer but also one of the youngest participants in the show, a fact that aided her somewhat. She was matched to Cole Horibe, a martial arts fusion artist. They served as a prominent feature of the performance. However, during the final phases of the competition, each competitor had to switch partners weekly, which proved challenging for Lindsay.
Beginning 2013, the 16th season of the well-known dance reality TV show, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, commenced. The celebrity contestant was paired with a professional dancer on the show, and Lindsay ended up with Victor Ortiz, a professional boxer. She was the second youngest participant on the program. By now, she had gained considerable popularity due to her performance in ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.
Unfortunately, Lindsay and Victor were eliminated during the sixth week. For the next season of the show, she demonstrated her talent with a series of impressive performances. She continued to participate right up to the 25th season. In every season she competed in, she was hailed as a professional dancer and was invariably partnered with a celebrity.
In the 21st season, she was matched with Alek Skarlatos, who was part of the United States National Guard. They excelled admirably and were ultimately declared the second place finishers.
In the 22nd season of the show, she was teamed up with the well-known singer, Wanya Morris. In the final stages of the season, the pair managed to secure the fourth spot. Though some impressive acts were put on display, they were unfortunately eliminated in the semi-finals.
For the 23rd season, her partner, Calvin Johnson Jr., an NFL player, performed well and reached the finals. They were unable to win the championship and ended up in third position.
In the 24th season, she, alongside David Ross, reached the finals and secured second place. In the final season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Lindsay successfully won the competition, alongside singer and actor Jordan Fisher.
Personal Life
Lindsay and Samuel Cusick have been dating since their high school years and got married in 2015. The family was delighted when they became parents in November 2020, naming their daughter Sage. In October 2022, Lindsay and Samuel declared their pregnancy with their second child, who was born in May 2023, named June.
Net Worth
Lindsay Arnold’s approximate net worth is $2 million, a figure she amassed from her thriving career as a professional dancer and choreographer. Best recognized for her performances on So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars, she has similarly enhanced her earnings through appearances and endorsements based on her dance skills.
