Craig Revel Horwood – The Strictly Sensational Judge!
Welcome to the Dance Floor of Craig Revel Horwood’s Life!
Embrace the rhythm as we twirl through the life of the fab-u-lous Craig Revel Horwood, the multifaceted maestro of the ballroom and the sharp-tongued judge we all adore on Strictly Come Dancing.
With a career that’s spanned continents, disciplines, and decades, Craig has established himself not just as a cornerstone of Britain’s best-loved dance show, but as a celebrated choreographer, director, and author.
Learn all about Craig’s glittering dancing achievements below
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Craig Revel Horwood Facts – Height, Age, Partners, Relationships, Awards, Tours
How old is Craig?
60 years old (born 4th January 1965)
What is Craig’s height?
Craig stands at 6′ tall
Where is Craig from?
Ballarat in Victoria, Australia
Is Craig in a relationship?
Currently Craig is in a relationship with horticulturist Jonathan Myring. They have been dating since 2018.
When did Craig start dancing?
Craig Revel Horwood discovered his passion for dancing at school.
Craig trained as an acrobat for two years before he joined his sister in a jazz-ballet class. He went on to land his first professional dance job in a production of West Side Story in Melbourne in 1983 and subsequently relocated to London to pursue a career on the West End.
Craig Revel Horwood Career Highlights
– Craig is best known as a judge on the popular TV series BBC One Strictly Come Dancing
– Craig made his mark on the dance world with West End performances in “Cats” and “Miss Saigon”
– Craig took his talents to the land down under, as judge on “Dancing with the Stars” Australia
– In 2009 Craig authored his autobiography “All Balls and Glitter: My Life”
– Craig directed and choreographed critically acclaimed tours and stage productions, including “Strictly Ballroom The Musical”
– Craig became the unforgettable, honest, and always entertaining judge on Strictly Come Dancing since its inception in 2004
– Craig has received many accolades for his choreography and direction, including nominations for the prestigious Laurence Olivier Award.
Craig Revel Horwood Career Tours
Craig has directed and choreographed numerous national tours, bringing the sparkle of dance to audiences far and wide.
Does Craig Revel Horwood have an album out?
In Summer 2024 Craig released his debut album – ‘Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing’
Craig Revel Horwood Fun Facts
1. **A Taste for the Theatrical:** Before his judging days, Craig painted faces as a makeup artist, adding just a hint of drama offstage.
2. **A Vineyard Visionary:** Passionate about more than just dance, Craig has his own brand of Australian wines, perfect for a post-tango toast.
3. **An Animal Advocate:** Craig’s love for animals shines as a patron for the National Animal Welfare Trust.
4. **A Wizard with Words:** His sharp critiques on Strictly are not his only way with words; Craig’s also penned several books.
5. **The Green-Fingered Dancer:** When not judging or writing, he indulges in gardening, bringing life to plants as he does to the dance floor.
6. **Revel is Craig’s middle name; it is not double-barrelled!
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
Learn more about Craig Revel Horwood on the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website.
Take a look at Craig Revel Horwood’s official website for details of Craig’s 2025 Tour – Revelations: Songs Boys Don’t Sing
www.craigrevelhorwood.com/
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Meet all the Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers
Learn more about all your favourite Strictly Pro’s here;
– Aljaz Skorjanec
– Amy Dowden
– Dianne Buswell
– Giovanni Pernice
– Gorka Marquez
– Graziano di Prima
– Janette Manrara
– Johannes Radebe
– Jowita Przystal
– Kai Widdrington
– Karen Hauer
– Katya Jones
– Luba Mushtuk
– Nadiya Bychkova
– Nancy Xu
– Neil Jones
– Nikita Kuzmin
– Jowita Przystal
– Lauren Oakley
– 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
