Blind Competitor’s Adorable Guide Dog Sure to Steal the Show on Dancing With The Stars This Year

Danelle Umstead will be hitting the dance floor in the arms of pro dancer Artem Chigvintsev, and a very special four-legged sidekick— her guide dog Aziza.

Aziza is tutu-ed up and ready to sashay

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#friyay Meet Aziza, my #guidedog. She is excited to show her #dance moves. We will need your support this season on @dancingabc #dwts #dwts27 #dogsofinstagram #doglover #lovemydog #guidedogaziza

A post shared by Danelle Umstead (@danelleumstead) on Sep 14, 2018 at 8:17am PDT

For Danelle, who has already conquered blindness, multiple sclerosis, and is a three-time Paralympic medalist in Alpine skiing, dancing in front of the world is just one more skill she is adding to an impressive roster. And Aziza will be beside her every step of the way.

Get to know Danelle and Artem

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My reading card may be upside down but my smile is right side up with @theartemc as my partner ? We can’t wait for you to watch us hit the dance floor next week on @dancingabc ✨ Comment below what music gets you up and moving ??? #guidedogaziza

A post shared by Danelle Umstead (@danelleumstead) on Sep 17, 2018 at 3:41pm PDT

Even if you’re not a big fan of ballroom dancing, you’re going to want to tune in and see how they work Aziza into the act each performance!

Danelle’s first selfie with Aziza

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#blindselfie well I tried to do a selfie with Aziza. ? #blindgirlproblems This is my 10th consecutive year,on the National Team. And coming to the Olympic training center, here in Colorado Springs. Everytime I walk the halls, workout in the gym I am always honored to be a part of this amazing place #TeamUSA @usparalympics Here for short time for some testing and then we leave tomorrow for our next stop…… . . . #blindgirl #blind #seeingeyedog #multiplesclerosis #guidedogaziza

A post shared by Danelle Umstead (@danelleumstead) on Aug 19, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

I mean, this girl is a winner every day. Let’s see how far #teamblindfaith can take it on Dancing with the Stars.

You can follow Danelle and Artem on Instagram for more cool behind the scenes videos and photos.