Stars of the dance show Strictly Come Dancing Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec are international performers who boast successful careers that extend far beyond Strictly. Available for hire as a dance act for a variety of events Aljaz & Janette are exceptional performers with a wealth of routines and styles on offer. American born Manrara and Slovenian Skorjanec met whilst on the worldwide tour of the hit Broadway musical Burn the Floor where both Aljaz & Janette were performing.
They instantly became a hit dance act and went on to tour the world giving performances on some of the most acclaimed and exotic stages the dance world has to offer. Whilst in London touring with Burn the Floor Aljaz & Janette were spotted by the producers of the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing; the couple’s dance act stood out amongst countless others and impressed not only the producers but also the public audience and their first appearance on Strictly garnered national praise.
Aljaz is a successful choreographer having created popular routines in Salsa, Rumba, Quickstep and Samba. The 19-time winning champion is gifted in Ballroom, Latin and Ten Dance, proving his vast ability across dance genres. Joining Strictly in 2013, Aljaz became a fan favourite and starred in 2021 West End Show, Here Come The Boys, and on Dancing With The Stars Weekends in 2022 alongside Janette.
Performing in musical theatre at a young age, Janette began studying dance aged 19, and is originally known as a Salsa dancer and for her show-stopping choreography. As a professional dancer, Janette has appeared on the US television show, So You Think You Can Dance, receiving high praise from the judges and later returned as an All Star. The couple are widely recognised for their unmatched talent and continue to stun all audiences.
The couple gained much acclaim on Strictly Come Dancing, Aljaz gaining ultimate success with his partner Abbey Clancy when they won season 11. As a combined music act Aljaz & Janette are stunning performers whilst their work as professional dancers on Strictly demonstrates heir successful teaching and leadership skills. An admirable and truly impressive dance and music act Aljaz & Janette are available for hire today.
How to hire Aljaz & Janette
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Aljaz & Janette for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
** We do not accept requests for autographs, signed merchandise, fan mail, birthday messages or any other non-commercial contact with the speakers or acts. Each speaker on the website may not have necessarily worked with Champions in the past but are known to perform such engagements within the industry.