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Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

Last updated 15th September 2016

Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

are professional dancers on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

Aljaz Skorjanec
Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2013

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 ’15 Aljaz popped the question to Janette, and we’re thrilled to say she said ‘Yes’!

On Strictly this year they have wonderful celebrity partners;

Janette is thrilled to be partnering Kiss Fm and former Xtra Factor presenter Melvin Odoom.

Aljaz is partnered with model Daisy Lowe

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

See what Janette & Aljaz say about Donahey’s Dancing With The Stars Weekends…

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 & sizzling hot Strictly Couple – you can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform a spectacular dance showcaes up close & personal.

Fri 3rd – Sun 5th March 2017

Alton Towers Resort Hotel
Alton, Staffordshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Karen & Kevin Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice, plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce

Fri 21st – Sun 23rd April 2017

Beaumont Estate Hotel
Windsor, Berkshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Karen & Kevin Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara, Giovanni Pernice, plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce

Fri 16th – Sun 18th June 2017

Chesford Grange Hotel
Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Aljaz, Janette, Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe, Giovanni Pernice, plus reigning British National & IDU World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce

Fri 7th – Sun 9th July 2017

Beaumont Estate Hotel
Windsor, Berkshire

Join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Karen & Kevin Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag plus US National Amateur Ballroom Champions Andres & Veronika End.

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 26

Engaged to be married to Janette

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 2016 celebrity partner is model Daisy Lowe. Swapping the catwalk for the dance-floor, Daisy has modelled for Chanel, Burberry and Vivienne Westwood.

Last year Aljaz partnered Helen George. Actress Helen plays Trixie Franklin in hit BBC series Call the Midwife

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

Tweets by @AljazSkorjanec

Janette Manrara – Strictly Come Dancing Pro Dancer 2013 Series

Janette Manrara

Age 32

Engaged to be married to Aljaz

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 2016 is Kiss FM DJ and former Xtra Factor presenter Melvin Odoom. The Radio DJ is set to pull some serious shapes on the ballroom floor – looks like a fabulous pairing full of character.

On joining Strictly Melvin said ‘I just want to look sexy (if that’s possible) and stand out. I don’t mind what they put me in as long as my dance moves are still on point!’

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

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.

In 2015 Janette partnered singer, presenter and reality TV star Peter Andre. Popstar Peter is perhaps best known for his hit single ‘Mysterious Girl’.

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

Tweets by @JManrara

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