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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p>Carrie Ann Inaba, a renowned dancer and choreographer, was born on January 5, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Although born in the United States, she is of Japanese, Chinese, and Irish descent. She grew up in Honolulu alongside her older sister and attended Hanahauʻoli School before graduating from the prestigious Punahou School in 1986.</p>

<h2>Early Pursuit of Performing Arts</h2>
<p>Inaba began losing her vision in the fifth grade due to a degenerative eye condition, but that did not prevent her from pursuing her passions. She won Hawaii's statewide "Search for Talent" competition, which inspired her to pursue a career in entertainment. She later moved to Japan to explore her musical abilities.</p>

<h2>Music Career in Japan</h2>
<p>While in Japan, Inaba released three singles: “Be Your Girl,” “Party Girl,” and “Yume no Senaka.” Although these singles garnered some attention, her music career did not take off as hoped. During her time in Tokyo, she also attended Sophia University, a private Jesuit research institution.</p>

<h2>Transition to Dance and Academic Studies</h2>
<p>After two years in Japan, Inaba returned to the United States and moved to California. She enrolled at the University of California, Irvine, and later transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a bachelor's degree in World Arts and Cultures, focusing her studies on dance and choreography.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough in Television and Dance</h2>
<p>Between 1990 and 1992, Inaba gained national recognition as one of the "Fly Girls" on the sketch comedy series <i>In Living Color</i>. This exposure led to several opportunities, including touring with high-profile artists such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a>. Notably, she performed as the "Pole Girl" during <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna">Madonna</a>'s 1993 “Girlie Show World Tour.” She also joined performances with Canadian singer Norman Iceberg.</p>

<h2>Television Appearances and Film Roles</h2>
<p>Following her success in dance, Inaba made numerous appearances on television shows such as <i>The Oprah Winfrey Show</i>, <i>The NAACP Image Awards</i>, <i>The Creative Arts Emmys</i>, <i>The SAG Awards</i>, and the <i>MTV Awards</i>.</p>

<p>Inaba also appeared in a variety of films, primarily in dance-related roles. These included supporting parts in <i>Showgirls</i>, <i>Monster Mash: The Movie</i>, <i>Lord of Illusions</i>, <i>Boys and Girls</i>, <i>Freak</i>, and <i>American Virgin</i>. In 1999 and 2002, she featured in small roles in <i>Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me</i> and <i>Austin Powers in Goldmember</i>, respectively.</p>

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<h2>Success with "Dancing with the Stars"</h2>
<p>In 2005, Inaba became a household name when she joined ABC's hit reality competition series <i>Dancing with the Stars</i> as a judge. Her eclectic background in dance and performance has made her a respected and influential voice on the show. In 2008, she further expanded her television presence by co-hosting the reality series <i>Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann</i>, alongside fellow <i>Dancing with the Stars</i> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Tonioli">judge</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Tonioli">Bruno Tonioli</a>.</p>

<h2>Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy</h2>
<p>Inaba is also an accomplished <a href="/biography/carrie-ann-inaba">entrepreneur</a>. She founded EnterMediArts, Inc., a media production company that allowed her to direct and produce two documentaries and other creative projects. Her success in the entertainment industry has contributed to an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million. Leveraging her earnings, she established the Carrie Ann Animal Foundation to support animal welfare, reflecting her philanthropic values.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Relationships</h2>
<p>Inaba has had several high-profile relationships. From 2006 to 2008, she dated Russian <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artem_Chigvintsev">dancer</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artem_Chigvintsev">Artem Chigvintsev</a>. Later, she met Jesse Sloan on the dating website eHarmony. The couple became engaged, but the engagement ended in September 2012. As of now, she has not married and has no children.</p>

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