So You Think You Can Dance star Alexis Warr is one of the newest professional dancers announced for 2025 on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
About Alexis Warr
American-born Alexis Warr joins the Strictly Come Dancing professional roster for the 2025 series. At just 25, Alexis brings a wealth of international competition and TV experience to the UK dance floor. Table of contents
Alexis Warr Career Highlights
- Crowned winner of Season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance in the USA (2022), becoming the first female Ballroom & Latin dancer ever to win, earning her the title “America’s Favourite Dancer” and the $100,000 prize – becoming the first female ballroom and Latin dancer to earn the title!
- Since then, she has appeared as a guest pro and troupe dancer on Dancing with the Stars (USA), joined Derek Hough’s live tours, including Las Vegas residencies, and performed on America’s Got Talent and World of Dance
- Trained at the Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah from around age 6 across ballet, jazz, tap, hip‑hop, gymnastics, and ballroom – setting the stage for her versatile dance foundation
- Performed at Blackpool Tower Ballroom during Strictly’s Blackpool special 2024
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Alexis Warr Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
| Age | 25 (born 5 June 2000; from Utah, USA) |
| Origin | Highland / Orem, Utah, United States |
| Training | Ballroom and Latin (from age 13), plus ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, gymnastics at Center Stage Studio |
| TV & Tours | SYTYCD winner, DWTS troupe and guest pro, AGT, World of Dance, Derek Hough tour, Blackpool performances |
| Personal | Married high‑school sweetheart Jake Burton in 2018 |
What Alex Warr said about joining the Strictly Come Dancing family
“I’ve admired Strictly for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honour. I can’t wait to step into the ballroom, pour my heart into every moment, and share my love of dance with the UK.”
Sarah James, Executive Producer of BBC Studios, commented:
“We’ve been big fans of Alexis and Julian for some time so it is with great excitement that we now welcome them both to the Strictly family. They’re two incredible dancers with bright futures ahead, and we know viewers are going to love getting to know them both.”
Style & Sting!
Alexis is known for her powerful Ballroom and Latin lines, polished technique and on‑stage charisma. A natural performer, she displays precision in Cha‑Cha, Samba and Argentine Tango, while also bringing depth and emotion to Contemporary and Jazz routines – a legacy of her multi‑disciplinary roots.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alexis Warr
Who is New Pro Alexis Warr’s Celebrity Partner in Strictly 2025?
In 2025, new pro Alexis Warr is partnered with podcaster and social media star George Clarke (age 24).
George’s humour paired with Alexis’s fresh choreography promises light-hearted, entertaining routines that could surprise viewers.
Alexis and George were certainly Somebody to Love as they glided into week 7 with their Viennese Waltz. Anton felt the emotion and commended the immaculate footwork. Craig disagreed as he noticed a few missed beats but still enjoyed the ease of the performance. The couple were thrilled to receive their highest score yet.
Alexis and George Jived into Icons week to As It Was by Harry Styles. Like Harry, George is a super performer, but this week the judges spotted some mistakes. Motsi said it “dipped towards the end, work on consistency and concentration”. Through to Halloween week – we are excited to see what Alexis and George have planned.
George’s thoughts on joining Strictly 2025:
“Never thought I’d say this… but I’m doing Strictly! Honestly, I’ve got no idea what I’m doing but I’m excited to get stuck in… and potentially fall over a fair bit.”
How did Alex Warr start dancing?
Alexis Warr began her dance journey at a very young age, largely inspired by her older sister’s involvement in musical theatre and performing. She took her first formal classes in ballet and jazz at age 6 or 7 at the Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem, Utah—a school that also trained notable dancers like Derek Hough.
Who is Alexis’s professional dance partner
Alex’s professional dance partner in So You Think You Can Dance (Season 17, USA) was Carter Williams.
Has Alexis appeared on Dancing with the Stars US?
Yes – Alexis partnered Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son
in 2022, Season 31, Alexis stood in as a pro for a couple of weeks and danced with Baena
Week 2 (Elvis Night) – Viennese Waltz
Week 3 (James Bond Night) – Argentine Tango
Baena is known for being Schwarzenegger’s son from his affair with a member of his household staff, Mildred Patricia Baena
Where can I find out more about Alexis Warr?
BBC Strictly Profile – for her official Strictly dance profile.
Dance Sport Info – for Alexis’s dance competition results.
BBC Strictly Come Dancing
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Alexis Warr Tour Dates & Venues
Find out about Alexis Warr’s participation in The Strictly Professionals Tour
strictlytheprofessionals.com
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Alexis Warr
– Amy Dowden MBE
– Carlos Gu
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Julian Caillon
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Lauren Oakley
– Luba Mushtuk
– Michelle Tsiakkas
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Vito Coppola
– Oti Mabuse
Meet the Strictly Come Dancing Presenters
Learn more about Strictly presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman
Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges
Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
– Anton du Beke
– Shirley Ballas
– Motsi Mabuse
– Craig Revel Horwood
