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Katya Jones & Neil Jones
Last updated 4th March 2019
Katya Jones & Neil Jones
, aka The Joneses, are British professional dancers on Strictly Come Dancing and have been dancing together for eight years.
They represent England and are currently British, European and World Latin American Champions. And did we mention they’re also currently ranked No 1 in England in the Professional Latin category?
The 2018 series of Strictly saw Neil showcasing his amazing talents in the many Group Dances, Katya partnered comedian, Seann Walsh.
Katya & Seann left the competition in Halloween week – the show missed Katya’s stunning choreography, plus her amazing talent for performance & dance.
Katya joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, partnering former Labour MP Ed Balls, together they performed some of the most memorable dances of the season with Ed improving week after week. Sadly Ed & Katya left the competition in week 11, their stand-out performance of course was ‘Gangham Style’.
On joining Strictly Katya said, “I am so privileged to be joining Strictly Come Dancing. I know it is extremely intense, but so am I! I am fierce, fabulous, and would love to win!”
Learn all about Katya & Neil’s dancing career, dance rankings, view photos, videos, links and read their latest news below
5* Weekend Breaks starring Katya Jones & Neil Jones
Why not join Strictly Come Dancing Stars Neil & Katya Jones at one of our exclusive weekend breaks? You can learn to dance with them and be captivated as they perform a spectacular Latin American showcase just for you. Neil & Katya will teach you how to dance, perform in a spectacular dance showcase and give you all the juicy gossip in a fun Q&A session.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th April 2019
4* De Vere Beaumont Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Gorka Marquez & Karen Clifton, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Katya & Neil Jones, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 26th – Sunday 28th April 2019
5* Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, South Wales
Join Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Giovanni Pernice, Luba Mushtuk, Ian Waite, British National & World Ballroom Champions Warren & Kristi Boyce plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 15th – Sunday 17th June 2019
4* De Vere Beaumont Estate
Windsor, Berkshire
Join; Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Amy Dowden & Ben Jones plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July 2019
5* Celtic Manor Resort
Newport, South Wales
Join; Reigning Strictly Champion Katya Jones & Neil Jones, Aljaz Skorjanec & Janette Manrara, Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, Oti Mabuse, plus Argentine Tango stars Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani.
Katya’s review of Donahey’s Weekend Breaks
‘Brilliant!!! Always looking forward to come to Donaheys!’ Katya Jones – Sept 2018
Katya & Neil – Pro Latin Final Video – Cha cha
Katya Jones
Red Hot Russian & World Latin Champion Katya Jones was born in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. Katya started dancing at a the young age of 6, training in gymnastics, singing, drawing, piano as well as Ballroom and Latin-American dancing.
In 2008, Katya formed a partnership with Neil Jones, and together they won the World Amateur Latin Championships for the first time in 2010, going on to win the title a total of 3 times, before turning professional in 2013.
In 2015, they became the World Professional Latin Showdance Champions. They are 4 times undefeated British National Professional Champions.
How old is Katya?
29 years old (born 12th May 1989)
Where is Katya from?
St Petersburg, Russia
Who is Katya’s celebrity partner?
Reigning Strictly champion Katya Jones new celebrity partner for 2018 is Comedy King Seann Walsh.
On joining Strictly, Seann said, “It’s just something that I and no one I know would expect me to do. Everyone looks like they’re having so much fun on it. It makes me laugh every time I imagine doing it.”
Congratulations Katya & Holby City’s Joe McFadden on being crowned 2017 Strictly Come Dancing Champion.
Together Joe & Katya had an incredible journey in 2017, creating some incredible perofrmances. Joe was the last man standing in the Strictly final and together they lifted the coveted glitterball trophy.
Katya joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2016, partnering former Labour MP Ed Balls, together they performed some of the most memorable dances of the season with Ed improving week after week. Sadly Ed & Katya left the competition in week 11, their stand-out performance of course was ‘Gangham Style’.
Is Katya single?
The feisty Russian married Neil Jones in 2013 and we’re guessing she definitely wears the trousers.
What are Katya’s greatest dance achievements?
World Latin Champion, Katya, started dancing at the age of six. As well as studying Ballroom and Latin American dancing, she also mastered the piano, singing, drawing and gymnastics. She partnered up with Neil in 2008 and they nabbed the World Amateur Latin Championships in 2010. The couple won the title a total of three times before turning professional in 2013. But that’s not all; in 2015 they became the World Professional Latin Showdance Champions. They’re also four-time undefeated British National Professional Champions.
Who is Katya’s professional dance partner?
Her husband, Neil.
What’s Katya’s favourite dance?
Erm, we’ll get back to you on that one.
When did Katya join Strictly?
Katya bounced onto our screens back in 2016 when she put former Labour MP, Ed Balls, through his paces on the Strictly dance floor. Who’d have thought watching a former politician attempting the Salsa to ‘Gangnam Style’ could be so addictive?
Who has Katya danced with on Strictly?
Ed Balls and Joe McFadden.
Has Katya ever won Strictly?
Yes, she’s the reigning Strictly Champion. Katya and Joe McFadden knocked out the rest of the competition to claim the trophy in 2017.
Has Katya ever had a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
Well, Ed Balls nearly dropped her during their American Smooth. Does that count or is it more of a celebrity malfunction?
Find out more about Katya’s dancing profile on her official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
Neil Jones
World Latin Champion Neil Jones is the undefeated 4-time British National Champion, and the three-time winner of the World Amateur Latin Championships with his wife Katya Jones.
Neil was born in Munster, Germany and started dancing at a local ballet school at the age of 3. He trained in tap, modern and ballet as well as Ballroom and Latin-American.
Neil has represented Finland, Holland and the UK during the course of his competitive career and holds many titles including: UK, British, Dutch, European and World Latin Champion.
How old is Neil?
Who knows? It’s possibly the best kept secret on Strictly.
Where is Neil from?
Munster, Germany
Is Neil single?
Now this is no secret, he’s married to Katya Jones.
What are Neil’s greatest dance achievements?
Neil started life on a British Army base in Munster, Germany and got to grips with ballet at the age of three before studying Tap, Modern and Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Not only has he represented the UK during his career, but also Holland and Finland. He’s a World Latin Champion, a four-time British National Champion, a three-time World Amateur Latin Champion and a World Professional Latin Showdance Champion. He’s also appeared on ITV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ as the head of troupe King’s and Queens, is an assistant choreographer on Strictly and a resident ‘Dance Expert’ on BBC Two’s, ‘It Takes Two’. Basically, the boy’s done good.
Who is Neil’s professional dance partner?
You guessed it, it’s Katya.
Why has Neil not got a celebrity partner?
Neil has been an assistant choreographer on Strictly Come Dancing for the past three years, appearing in many of the pro group numbers, assisting with choreography and appearing on Strictly’s spin-off programme ‘It Takes Two’.
What’s Neil’s favourite dance?
We’re hoping he’ll tell us when he gets his first celebrity partner on Strictly.
When did Neil join Strictly?
Cast your minds back to 2016 and you’ll see Neil giving it his all in the Group Dances in series 14.
Who has Neil danced with on Strictly?
Just about every pro dancer on the show. Neil has performed in many Group Dances in series 14 and 15 and will be treating us to many more this series.
Has Neil ever won Strictly?
Erm, maybe in his dreams. Neil won’t be in the running for the glitter ball until he gets his own celebrity partner to showcase his teaching ability and dance skills.
Has Neil ever had a wardrobe malfunction on Strictly?
Not that we know of, but surely those Group Dances can’t always run smoothly can they?
Find out more about Neil’s dancing profile on his official BBC Strictly Come Dancing profile page.
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
Checkout Katya & Neil Jones official website
www.neilandkatya.com
Checkout Katya & Neil Jones DanceSport ranking
www.dancesportinfo.net/Couple/Neil_Jones_and_Ekaterina_Jones_103477/Details
Katya & Neil Jones are represented by United Agents
www.unitedagents.co.uk/katya-jones
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