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Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag
Last updated 18th July 2018
The King and Queen of Ballroom
– the nation’s favourite…..
Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag
really are the golden couple of Strictly Come Dancing, Anton having appeared in every series from its launch in 2004.
Together Anton & Erin have become household names and are truly treasured across the UK as the nations favourite Ballroom couple.
in 2017 Anton partnered Good Morning presenter Ruth Langsford.
Together they brought us many weeks of fabulous entertaining performances. Sadly in week 8 they were eliminated from the competition missing their chance to perform at the stunning Blackpool Tower Ballroom.
Anton & Erin have danced together professionally for over 20 years and become Britain’s most recognised and best regarded ballroom couple, always adding glitz, glamour and elegance to every performance.
Always a firm favourite on Strictly, now meet Anton and Erin in the flesh with Donaheys. We’re offering you an amazing opportunity to learn to dance with these spectacular dancers, learn their techniques and so much more.
Learn all about Anton & Erin’s dancing achievements, view photos, videos & merchandise plus their latest news below
Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag 4* & 5* Weekend Breaks
Who better to learn to dance with, than the King of Ballroom himself – Anton du Beke and his wonderful partner Erin Boag. Not only can you learn to dance with the professionals but you can hear all the Strictly back stage gossip, plus of course see them perform their breathtaking Ballroom showcase for you up close and personal.
Fri 26th – Sun 18th April 2019
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales
Join Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Giovanni Pernice & Luba Mushtuk, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce – plus more Strictly stars to be announced.
Fri 15th – Sun 17th June 2019
Beaumont Estate Hotel
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Reigning Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce.
Fri 5th – Sun 7th July 2019
Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales
Join; Reigning Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, plus British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce.
Anton & Erin chat about Donahey’s 5* Weekend Breaks…
Anton and Erin’s Reviews of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks
Since 2004 Anton & Erin have attended Donahey’s Weekend Breaks, here’s what they say…
‘Paul, you organise the most wonderful events, thank you. We always look forward to Donahey’s events, well done.’ Erin Boag
‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’ Anton Du Beke
Anton Du Beke – Strictly Come Dancing Finalists 2015
Age 51
Height 5ft 11in
Married to Hannah Summers
Anton Du Beke discovered his love of dance at the age of 14 and after leaving school at 16, began his amateur dance career, specialising in ballroom. After Anton partnered with Erin in 1997, they quickly went on to win the New Zealand Championships two years running, as well as the prestigious International Dance Championships at The Royal Albert Hall, London.
Erin and Anton turned professional in 2002 and a huge amount of wins and accolades followed, including coming to the attention of the BBC in 2004, and the rest is ballroom history.
Anton has been gracing our screens for several years, from TV presenting on ‘Step up to the Plate’ and ‘Hole in the Wall’, to guest appearances on numerous celebrity programmes and chat shows. But of course Anton is best know for his exceptional ballroom skills on Strictly Come Dancing.
Anton’s 2017 Celebrity partner is This Morning TV presenter Ruth Langsford.
Swapping the daytime sofa for dance shoes and the ballroom, we can’t wait to see this fab couple dancing.
On joining Strictly Ruth said ‘Strictly is a dream come true. After being a viewer for so many years I can’t believe that now I’ll be stepping into that dream.’
Last year Anton partnered Birds of a Feather actress Lesley Joseph, in 2015 Anton was delighted to make it to the Strictly Final, finishing in 4th place, with BBC Proms presenter Katie Derham.
Through Strictly, Anton has made ballroom queens of celebrities; Lesley Joseph, Katie Derham, Lesley Garrett CBE, Esther Rantzen OBE, Patsy Palmer, Jan Ravens, Kate Garraway, Gillian Taylforth, Laila Rouass, Ann Widdecombe and Nancy Dell ‘Olio, Supermodel Jerry Hall and Fiona Fullerton.
Learn more about Anton’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Erin Boag – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2005
Age 42
Height 5ft 6in
Married
Erin Boag originally made her name in the highly competitive world of international dance, competing and winning with her partner Anton du Beke, at the New Zealand Championships. Erin has enjoyed a highly successful career both on and off screen.
Erin is the only female dancer to compete in 10 series of Strictly Come Dancing. She has partnered Martin Offiah, Julian Clary, Peter Schmeichel, Willie Thorne, Austin Healey, Ricky Groves, Peter Shilton, Rory Bremner – and in 2012 TV personality Richard Arnold.
Erin came closest to becoming a Mirror Ball Champion with athlete Colin Jackson in 2005, where they were pipped to the post in a sizzling Grand Final with Darren Gough & Lilia Kopylova.
Erin has made her mark as one of the most highly respected female ballroom dancers since Ginger Rogers. Sadly, following 10 successful years on SCD, in 2013 Erin announced she would be stepping down from her time on Strictly.
Speaking on her Strictly retirement Erin said;
‘After ten wonderful years, and with a truly heavy heart, I have decided to decline the BBC’s very kind offer to compete again in series eleven, and have withdrawn from being a competitive dancer on Strictly Come Dancing. It’s been a very hard decision to make, but it’s time for a change and to focus my attention on new challenges. That said, it’s not necessarily farewell to Strictly, as I do hope to continue being a part of the show.‘ Erin Boag – June 2013
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Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag TV interview at one of Donahey’s Weekends
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