years_active birth_place television relatives name parents birth_date image article_title birth_name occupation
2006 -- present newport beach , california , u.s. '' so you think you can dance '' lacey -rrb- schwimmer -lrb- sister -rrb- heidi groskreutz -lrb- cousin benji schwimmer buddy schwimmer -lrb- father -rrb- 18 january 1984 200px benji schwimmer
 benjamin daniel schwimmer dancer , choreographer , actor
benji schwimmer

benjamin `` benji '' daniel schwimmer -lrb- born january 18 , 1984 -rrb- is an american professional dancer , choreographer and actor .
on august 16 , 2006 he was announced as the winner of the second season of `` so you think you can dance '' and has choreographed for both the u.s. and the international versions of the show .
he co-starred in the 2010 film `` leading ladies '' .
schwimmer is known for his versatility in mixing the arts of solo dance and partnering .
he works for the non-profit group , dancers everywhere making a needed difference -lrb- d.e.m.a.n.d -rrb- , and is the songwriter , producer , and vocalist for pop-rock band the weekend forecast , who are signed with executive music group .
