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Jan Ravnik to Join “Dancing With the stars”
The “Eras Tour” dancer joins the cast of season 34.
LOS ANGELES – Dancing With the Stars is adding Jan Ravnik, a professional dancer familiar to millions, to its cast for the upcoming season.
Jan Ravnik, known for his work on Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour, will be a pro dancer on the ABC show’s 34th season, premiering Sept. 16. He gained recognition from viral moments during the singer-songwriter’s world tour in 2023 and 2024.
ABC revealed Ravnik’s addition to the DWTS cast on Good Morning America. Earlier speculation arose after he posted a video on social media dancing with DWTS veteran Jenna Johnson.
Ravnik’s celebrity partner is yet to be announced. ABC has confirmed that Robert Irwin,alix Earle, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen affleck and Whitney Leavitt will compete in season 34. The full cast and pairings will be revealed Sept. 3.
Besides the Eras Tour, Ravnik has danced at the 2025 Oscars and toured with Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, and Bruno Mars.He also appeared in carey’s 2021 special, Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues on Apple TV+.
“Ravnik is best known as one of the dancers on Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour“
understanding the World of Competitive Dancing
Competitive dancing, also known as dancesport, involves couples performing various ballroom and Latin dances before a panel of judges. These dances are evaluated based on technique, artistry, and overall performance [[1]].The popularity of dancesport has grown considerably over the past few decades, fueled by television shows like “Dancing With the Stars” [[2]].
Timeline of Dance Competition
- Early 20th Century: Ballroom dancing becomes a popular social activity.
- Mid-20th Century: Standardized rules for ballroom dance competitions are established.
- Late 20th Century: Latin dances are incorporated into competitions, leading to the term “dancesport.”
- 21st Century: Television shows like “Dancing With the Stars” increase the popularity of dancesport worldwide.
The global dancesport market is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2020 [[3]].
