Ian Waite was born on 29 January 1971 and is a British professional dancer specialising in Latin American dance, a teacher and choreographer.
10 Facts About Ian Waite
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Ian Waite went on to the open circuit where he achieved international success by becoming the European Youth Latin American Champion.
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Ian Waite turned professional in 1997 and formed a partnership with the former Latin American world champion, Inga Haas.
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Ian Waite decided to further his dance career by moving to the Netherlands to train with the choreographer and dance coach, Ruud Vermeij.
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Ian Waite went on to dance with Daisy Croes, from Belgium, who now appears on the Belgian version of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Ian Waite has made a dance video with Angela Rippon and presented a documentary called 'Inside Out' for BBC South following the progress of a young couple from Bournemouth.
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Ian Waite created a Ballroom and Latin dance fitness programme with Mark Foster and fellow Strictly Come Dancing professional Natalie Lowe called FitSteps.
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Ian Waite has taken part in 7 series of Strictly Come Dancing, a popular televised celebrity ballroom competition, appearing as a professional dancer.
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Ian Waite has appeared in three Strictly Come Dancing tours, reprising his partnerships with Zoe Ball in 2008, and with Jodie Kidd in 2009.
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Ian Waite has appeared in Strictly Come Dancing Christmas specials, with his best performances being runner-up with Denise Lewis in 2004 and Zoe Ball in 2006.