Dr. Anjali Jain Lueck grew up in Jacksonville, graduating from Stanton Prep in 1994 before obtaining her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. After attending TheUniversity of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine she returned home to complete her advanced training at UF Shands before beginning her practice of General Dentistry. She proudly serves the community of Atlantic Beach at Seabreeze Dental Group and resides in Ponte Vedra Beach. You can almost always count on finding her fast walking her way down the beach most weekend mornings!

Anjali is commited to promoting education and the arts in the Jacksonville community. She has been a member of the Brooks Family YMCA Advisory board for several years, focusing on youth education and development. She helped establish an annual youth spelling bee event and is actively involved in the develpment of The Teen Speak Now Series. She is on the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, recently elected to the Officer position of Secretary. She is also a member of the Community Advisory Board at WJCT and a graduate of the Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2020. She is honored to support the Jacksonville Children's Chorus and grateful to be a part of DWTS 2026! Anjali is the proud Mom of her daughter Nina, a sophomore at the University of Florida, and her son Tate, a freshman at the University of Virginia.

Nicolas Alejandro Romero Marteau began dancing at age 13 in Montevideo, Uruguay, training in musical theater, ballroom, and club Latin styles including salsa, bachata, tango, and Argentine tango. He performed in Carnaval de las Promesas early in his career.

From 2017 to 2022, Nicolas trained and taught with Arthur Murray Dance Centers in Clermont, Florida. He currently serves as Supervisor and Dance Director at Arthur Murray Orlando.

He holds an Advanced Degree in Smooth and Rhythm. His achievements include Arthur Murray Rising Star Rhythm & Smooth Finalist, Arthur Murray World Rising Star Rhythm Vice Champion, Top 3 at the Arthur Murray Country Championship, 2024 Dance Vision Open Professional Rhythm National Champion, and National Professional Rhythm Finalist. He competes in the Open Professional Rhythm Division.