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Julian Caillon

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

Australia’s Dancing With The Stars pro Julian Caillon is one of the newest professional dancers announced for 2025 on BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

About Julian Caillon

Julian has been dancing since the age of 10, specialising in Ballroom and Latin American, and going on to represent Australia on the international stage.    He brings years of international Ballroom and Latin competition experience and TV appearances down under. Table of Contents

Julian Caillon Career Highlights

  • Julian has appeared as a Professional Dancer on three seasons of Australia’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’
  • Toured the globe with hit dance show Burn The Floor
  • Represented Australia internationally in Ballroom and Latin – achieving state and national titles
  • Competed on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ in Australia.

Julian has a degree in Exercise Physiology and, alongside his dance career, has worked as a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist.  Julian is a keen athlete, and 2025 has so far seen him complete two triathlons – wow!

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Julian Caillon Key Facts

DetailInfo
Age30 (born 4 September 1995 in Sydney, Australia)
OriginSydney, Australia
TrainingBallroom and Latin (from age 10)
Theatre toursToured worldwide with Burn the Floor
DWTS AustraliaPro dancer on three seasons (2020 – 2022)
AcademicDegree in Exercise Physiology from UNSW Sydney
Competed inState & national championships; SYTYCD Australia
PersonalEngaged to partner Sofia (Dec 2024)

What Julian Caillon Said about joining the Strictly Come Dancing family

“Joining the cast of Strictly really is a dream come true. I’ve watched it for years … I can’t wait to get stuck in, have some fun, and be part of something special!”

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 & Approach!

A Ballroom & Latin specialist, Julian is known for his technical precision, expressive movement, and stage presence honed through competition and theatrical touring. His dance background is deeply rooted in Latin rhythms and classic ballroom genres, balanced with a strong athletic foundation thanks to his fitness and physiology training

Frequently Asked Questions about Julian Caillon

Who is New Pro Julian’s Celebrity Partner in Strictly 2025?

In 2025, new SCD Professional Dancer Julian Caillon is partnered with EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal (age 44).  Balvinder plays Suki Kaur Panesar-Unwin in the show.

Balvinder’s big personality and Julian’s flair for performance promise a fun, rhythm-filled journey that could quickly win the hearts of the audience at home.

Balvinder’s thoughts on joining Strictly 2025:
“Being on Strictly is a dream that I held on to, with no proof that it would ever happen. Working on EastEnders and being a part of Strictly Come Dancing is the stuff that dreams are made of. I’m far too excited to put into words how I feel but I’m incredibly excited at the prospect of dancing across the ballroom!”

How did Julian Caillon start dancing?

Julian Caillon began his dance journey at a very young age.

Raised in Sydney and of French‑Italian heritage, Julian began formal training in Ballroom and Latin dance at age 10. He attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts and went on to represent Australia in competitions across Asia and Europe, earning multiple state titles and a Vice National Championship

Has Julian been on Dancing with the Stars Australia?

Yes – three seasons as a pro dancer, partnering celebrities Angie Kent and Erin McNaught. Both pairings exited in early rounds (9th and 13th places in total).

Who is Julian’s professional dance partner

Julian’s former professional dance partner was Alexandra Vladimirov.

Where can I find out more about Julian Caillon?

BBC Strictly Profile – for his official Strictly dance profile.

Dance Sport Info – for Julian’s dance competition results.

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

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Julian Caillon Tour Dates & Venues

Find out about Julian Caillon 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 all the Strictly Come Dancing Judges

Learn more about all the Strictly Judges here;
Anton du Beke
Shirley Ballas
Motsi Mabuse
Craig Revel Horwood

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