Who are Roni Sagi and Rhythm? Israeli dancer aims to expand ‘dog dance school’ after ‘AGT’ Season 19 win
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Roni Sagi is an accomplished dog trainer from Israel who gained international fame alongside her talented Border Collie, Rhythm. The duo recently auditioned for Season 19 of 'America's Got Talent' (AGT), captivating audiences and judges with their remarkable dog dancing performances.
Roni runs a dog training school, called Keta Tov Dog Dance School. This school specializes in teaching dogs and their owners how to perform synchronized dance routines. Dog dancing, also known as canine freestyle, combines obedience, tricks, and dance to showcase the incredible bond between a dog and its handler.
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Following her audition on AGT, Roni aims to expand Keta Tov Dog Dance School further. She aims to reach more dog enthusiasts and provide them with the opportunity to learn this unique and entertaining sport. Roni believes that dog dancing not only strengthens the relationship between dogs and their owners but also offers a fun and creative way to train and exercise dogs.
Roni Sagi is known for her impressive work in the sport of dog dancing. She lives in Tel Aviv and trains her Border Collie. Together, they recently achieved notable success by placing 9th at the Open European Championship for Dog Dancing in Germany, a prestigious international competition.
Roni and her other pet, Pessah, trained rigorously for over two and a half years, refining their dance routine under the guidance of choreographers Tzachi Melamed, Maya Mashaal, and Anastasia Beaumont. Their dedication paid off when they scored high enough in the qualifiers to advance to the finals, ultimately securing a top-10 finish out of more than 70 competitors from 15 countries.
Roni Sagi owns several other pets
Roni Sagi, a dedicated dog trainer and dancer from Israel known for her impressive achievements in dog dancing competitions, owns several dogs. Each has a unique name and personality that reflects her deep bond with them.
Her team includes Pessah, a talented Border Collie who helped her secure a 9th-place finish at the Open European Championship for Dog Dancing in 2021 and a bronze medal in 2022. Other members of her canine family are Rhythm, another Border Collie with a musical name, Martha, Bailey, and Blondie. These dogs are not just pets but partners in her dog dancing competitions.
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How does the 'AGT' Season 19 audition work?
The audition process for 'America's Got Talent' (AGT) Season 19 begins with anyone interested signing up online and submitting an audition video. This video should clearly showcase the talent, as the casting team will review all submissions looking for acts that stand out in terms of talent, uniqueness, and entertainment value.
If the casting team is impressed, they forward the video to the executive producers, who decide if the act will advance to the next stage. Selected participants are then invited to perform live in front of the AGT judges.
During this live audition, the judges provide feedback and decide whether the act moves forward in the competition, typically based on a majority "yes" vote. This process ensures that only the most impressive and unique talents progress further in the show.
