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Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite

formed an amazing partnership when Natalie became one of the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers in the seventh series.

Last updated 16th January 2018

Natalie Lowe – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2009

This exceptionally talented couple have become a massive hit with their involvement in all the professional group dances and superb solo numbers, dancing alongside such megastars as Dame Shirley Bassey.

In 2016 Natalie partnered Gold medalist Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford. Natalie & Gregg were a joy to watch over their 10-weeks and produced some fabulous choreography. It is with a sad heart that in 2017 Natalie announced she was leaving Strictly Come Dancing – we’ll miss you…x

Having competed on Strictly for 6 years, we can now enjoy Ian on his weekly It Takes Two feature ‘Waites Wednesday Round Up’

Ian Waite – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2005

Learn all about Natalie & Ian’s glittering dancing career, view photos & videos plus catch up on all their latest news below

5* Weekend Breaks Starring Ian Waite

Who better to teach you to dance than professional dancer Ian Waite? They have proven on screen their talents and tireless teaching methods. You can meet the stars, learn their steps and be captivated as they perform spectacular shows just for you.

Fri 11th – Sun 13th May 2018

Celtic Manor Resort Hotel
Newport, South Wales

Join Strictly Come Dancing favourites; Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Neil & Katya Jones, Oti Mabuse & Giovanni Pernice, Ian Waite, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.

Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe chat about Donahey’s 4* Weekend Breaks

Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite’s reviews of Donahey’s 4* Weekend Breaks

Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe Donahey's Weekend Breaks

‘Donahey’s events are always the BEST! We really look forward to Donahey’s dance weekends; they’re so well organised, great venues and a fabulous audience. Thank you so much Paul.’

Natalie Lowe

‘Congratulations to the Donahey’s for finding the most amazing venue. How brilliant is Alton Towers – a diamond in the country. We love working with the Donahey’s – you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event’ Ian Waite

Natalie Lowe – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2009

Natalie Lowe

Height 5′ 10″
Age 37
Engaged

Natalie Lowe is a professional ballroom dancer, choreographer, TV personality and star of four series’ of Strictly Come Dancing. She is also a four-time Australian Dance Champion.

In 2004, Natalie auditioned for the Australian version of Strictly Come Dancing and became one of the first female professional ballroom dancers to be a part of the highest rating entertainment show in the history of Australian Television, of which she ultimately became Dancing With The Stars Champion.

Natalie’s 2016 celebrity partner was Olympic long jumper Greg Rutherford. Greg triumphed at the London 2012 Olympics, winnning Gold. Greg represented Team GB in Rio over summer, achieving Bronze medal. Together Natalie & Greg were a fab partnership in 2016

Natalie’s first year performing on Strictly Come Dancing saw her partnered with Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle. They reached the final, narrowly missing out to Ola Jordan and Chris Hollins. Natalie felt this was a great result for her first year on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2009.

Natalie has reached four finals and two semi finals during her time on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With The Stars. In 2010 Natalie was partnered with EastEnders’ heartthrob Scott Maslen, in 2011 Audley Harrison and in 2012 Natalie partnered former England Cricket Captain Michael Vaughn. Due to injury Natalie was out of the 2013 series, however we’re delighted Natalie returned to Strictly for the 2014 series.

In 2015 Natalie partnered Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott all the way to week 5. Celebrity chef Ainsley has presented on many of our favourite TV cooking shows including; Can’t Cook Won’t Cook, Ainsley’s Barbeque Bible, Ainsley’s Meals in Minutes, Good Morning and of course Ready Steady Cook.

Learn more about Natalie’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.

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Ian Waite – Strictly Come Dancing Finalist 2005

Ian Waite

Height 6′ 3″
Age 46
Married

Ian Waite is the superb Latin American professional dancer and choreographer who has been involved with Strictly Come Dancing from Series two.

Ian started winning dance competitions at a very early age, from the European Youth Latin American Champion to numerous international championships representing England. After turning professional in 1997, Ian and his partner; Latin American World Champion, Inga Haas, became runners up in the British Professional Rising Stars.

Furthering his career in Holland, he trained with the world renowned choreographer and dance coach; Ruud Vermay and went on to win the Dutch Championships with his partner; Natalia Panina. This couple also made the final of both the World Showdance Championship and the European Professional Latin American Championship, proving his professional career really had blossomed and developed.

Moving back to the UK in 2004, Ian started to dance with Camilla Dallerup and the couple became part of Strictly Come Dancing. Ian has been a key part of Strictly Come Dancing since series two, twice reaching the final with Denise Lewis and Zoë Ball and now devoting his Strictly time to choreography of the Strictly Showdancers routines and his regular appearances on Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two.

Following Ian’s hugely successful 6 years on Strictly, Ian can now be seen appearing each week on BBC2 It Takes Two as one of the shows resident Dance Specialists ‘Waite’s Wednesday Warm-Up’.

Ian’s celebrity partners over his six series’ include Jade Johnson, Jodie Kidd, Penny Lancaster Stewart and Mica Paris. Ian is featured on weekly show It Takes Two and is involved in choreographing for the main series – to the delight of audiences Ian was seen dancing on the 2012 launch show with the then new Strictly Judge Darcey Bussell.

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