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Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

are professional dancers on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

Last updated 16th January 2018

Aljaz Skorjanec
Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2013

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Pro Dancers Janette Manrara Aljaz Skorjanec

Hunky male dancer Aljaz from Slovenia is a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten dance

Miami born Janette has starred in hit US series So You Think You Can Dance.

In August 2015 Aljaz popped the question and we’re thrilled to say Janette said ‘Yes’. Janette & Aljaz were married in London in July 2017 with celebrations in London, Miami & Slovenia.

On Strictly this year their celebrity partners are;

This year Janette partnered JLS singer Aston Merrygold, bringing such joy to our TV screens with their amazing performances.

Sadly on week 7 of the competition they were eliminated with their Vienesse Waltz – a real shock to all of us who expected this wonderful couple would easily make the final!

Aljaz is thrilled to be partnering Manchester’s KEY 103 Radio presenter, Hollyoaks actress & model Gemma Atkinson.

Together, Aljaz and Janette were previously lead dancers in sensational West End show Burn The Floor.

Learn all about Aljaz & Janette’s amazing dancing career, view photos & videos plus read all their latest news below

Janette & Aljaz chat about Donahey’s 5* Weekend Breaks…

4* Weekend Breaks Starring Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

Who better to teach you to dance than professional dancers Aljaz and Janette? West End Superstars and sizzling hot Strictly Couple – you can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform a spectacular dance showcase up close & personal.

Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Break Stafford March 2018

Fri 9th – Sun 11th Mar 2018

Alton Towers Resort Hotel
Alton, Staffordshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing stars; Karen Clifton, Kevin Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice & Oti Mabuse, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.

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Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Break Windsor April 2018

Fri 13th – Sun 15th Apr 2018

Beaumont Estate Hotel
Windsor, Berkshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing favourites; Karen Clifton, Kevin Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani

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Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Break Windsor June 2018

Fri 22nd – Sun 24th June 2018

Beaumont Estate Hotel
Windsor, Berkshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing favourites; Anton Du Beke, Erin Boag, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice & Oti Mabuse, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani

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Strictly Come Dancing Holiday Celtic Manor

Fri 13th – Sun 15th July 2018

Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales

Join Strictly Come Dancing favourites; Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Janette Manrara & Aljaz Skorjanec, Giovanni Pernice & Oti Mabuse, US National Ballroom Champions Andres & Veronika End plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.

Learn More about Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag Weekend Break

 

Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara’s review of Donahey’s 4* Weekend Breaks

Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara

‘What an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for inviting us, we are so happy to be part of your beautiful event. A clear 10 from me!’ Aljaz Skorjanec

‘What a FAB-U-LOUS event to attend. A real feel good weekend, cannot wait to be back’ Janette Manrara

Aljaz Skorjanec – Strictly Come Dancing Champion 2013

Strictly Pro Dancer Aljaz Skorjanec

Age 27

Married to Janette Manrara

From Slovenia, Aljaz Skorjanec is a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten dance, he has successfully represented Slovenia in world Latin and Ballroom Dance championships.

Aljaz Skorjanec’s first series of Strictly Come Dancing saw him lift the trophy with Model and TV Presenter Abbey Clancy.

Aljaz has appeared in the Slovenian version of Strictly Come Dancing and in 2013 was one of the lead dancers in sensational West End show Burn The Floor.

Aljaz’s 2017 celebrity partner is Hollyoaks actress & model Gemma Atkinson. Gemma was Nominated as ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2016 NTA’s for her role in Emmerdale, and has previously starred in The Bill, Waterloo Road, Casualty and West End production – Calendar Girls!

On joining Strictly Gemma said ‘I have a thick skin and I’m used to the odd bad thing said about me. I’m looking forward to having tips from some of the best people in the industry’

Last year Aljaz partnered model Daisy Lowe all the way to week 8 and in 2015 he partnered Call the Midwife actress Helen George. Previous partners include Abbey Clancy & Alison Hammond.

Find out more about Aljaz’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.

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Janette Manrara – Strictly Come Dancing Pro Dancer 2013 Series

Janette Manrara

Age 33

Married to Aljaz Skorjanez

Miami born Janette Manrara has starred in hit US series So You Think You Can Dance, and is currently one of the lead dancers in sensational West End show Burn The Floor.

Janette has studied Ballroom, Ballet, Jazz & Hip Hop and is also a principal dancer on Fox’s hit series Glee, as well as the Glee Live Tour.

Janette has worked on the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and danced with Jennifer Lopez on the So You Think You Can Dance season six finale.

Janette’s celebrity partner for 2017 is JLS singer Aston Merrygold. As part of JLS, Aston has sold out arenas, achieved five number one singles and sold over 10 million records worldwide – looks like a fabulous pairing full of energy.

On joining Strictly Aston said ‘There’s some more than qualified Judges at that table and I’m determined to win them over!’

Janette joined the professional dancers on the eleventh series of Strictly Come Dancing.

BBC Strictly Come Dancing Janette Manrara Aljaz Skorjanec

Last year Janette Partnered KISS FM DJ Melvin Odoom, unfortunately they were first to be knocked out of the competition. In 2015 Janette partnered singer, presenter and reality TV star Peter Andre. Janette Manrara’s first series of Strictly Come Dancing saw her partnering International Fashion Designer Julien Macdonald, in 2014 Janette partnered Eastenders actor Jake Wood.

Find out more about Janette’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.

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BBC Strictly Come Dancing

Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing

Checkout Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara’s official website
www.aljazandjanette.com//

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