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Russian Federation Katya Jones is a celebrated professional dancer and choreographer, recognized for her achievements in competitive ballroom dancing and her prominent role on the BBC series "Strictly Come Dancing."
Katya Jones is best known for being a professional dancer in the competition show Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2017 with her dance partner Joe McFadden.
In 2024, it was announced she would be appearing at Donahey's Dancing with The Stars Weekends in 2025, offering audiences the chance to meet, learn from, and watch her perform. She partners with Lewis Cope in the 2025 season of Strictly Come Dancing.
Katya Jones has been a professional dancer on BBC One's "Strictly Come Dancing" since 2016, where she puts celebrities through their paces and has won the Glitterball Trophy.
Born Ekaterina Andreevna Sokolova on May 12, 1989, in Sestroretsk, near Leningrad, Soviet Union, Katya Jones began her dance training at age six, alongside gymnastics. Her father is Russian and a senior oil company executive, while her Korean mother is an engineering graduate. This early immersion in dance laid the foundation for a successful career, leading her to become a world-class professional dancer.
Jones gained widespread recognition in 2016 when she joined “Strictly Come Dancing” as a professional dancer for its 14th series. Her tenure on the show has been marked by significant milestones, including winning the Glitterball Trophy in 2017 with her celebrity partner Joe McFadden. Her career on “Strictly Come Dancing” also saw her participate in the show’s first same-sex couple in its 18th series with professional boxer Nicola Adams. She has consistently partnered with various celebrities, demonstrating her versatility and skill in different dance styles.
Beyond “Strictly Come Dancing,” Katya Jones has expanded her television presence, appearing as a contestant on “Celebrity Masterchef” in 2022 and participating in the fifth series of “Celebrity Hunted” in 2023. She has also performed in stage productions, including “Somnium: A Dancer’s Dream,” and has engaged with audiences through national tours and dance event appearances, further solidifying her status as a respected figure in the dance community.
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