Erin Boag - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Julian Clary
The International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) Classic Champion
for 2003, Erin is a strong, vivacious Kiwi who specialises in ballroom
dancing.
Her professional dance partner is Anton Du Beke, also part of Strictly
Come Dancing.
Erin took part in the first Strictly Come Dancing series in which she
and her celebrity partner Martin Offiah made it to the last four couples.
Erin said: "I want everyone to see what dancing's really all about and
to raise awareness of it.
"As for winning, I reckon we've got as good a chance as anyone else!"
Anton Du Beke - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Esther Rantzen OBE
Anton is a typical English gentleman with a naughty sense of humour
who specialises in ballroom dancing.
He is the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) Classic Champion
2003.
His professional dance partner is Erin Boag, also part of Strictly Come
Dancing.
Anton was part of the first series and he and his celebrity partner Lesley
Garrett got knocked out in the penultimate show.
He says: "I loved it last time – I think it's the greatest
thing on TV and I think I've got a great chance of winning - I am Mr Strictly
Come Dancing!"
Camilla Dallerup - Strictly Come
Dancing partner to Roger Black MBE
Camilla is a blonde, Danish beauty with huge charisma who specialises
in Latin American dancing.
She is Asian Pacific Latin American Champion and New Zealand Latin American
Champion.
Her professional dance partner is Ian Waite, also part of Strictly Come
Dancing.
Camilla competed in the first Strictly Come Dancing series when she and
her celebrity partner David Dickinson got knocked out in round two.
She says: "I had such a good time on series one and I had to take
the chance to come back and try to go even further."
Paul Killick - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Carol Vorderman MBE
Paul is one of the biggest names in the Latin dance world. He is extremely
competitive and has to win.
In 2003 he was winner of The World Cup, The World Trophy and The World
Series.
When Paul took part in the first Strictly Come Dancing series, he and
his celebrity dance partner Verona Joseph were knocked out in the third
round.
Paul said: "I think one of the best things about Strictly Come Dancing
is that it's really helped promote ballroom dancing in the UK."
Brendan Cole - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Sarah Manners
Brendan is a strapping Kiwi who used to be a builder and specialises
in Latin American dancing.
He is Asian Pacific Latin American Champion and New Zealand Latin American
Champion.
In the first series, Brendan and his celebrity partner Natasha Kaplinsky
won the Strictly Come Dancing crown, pipping Christopher Parker in the
final.
Brendan said: "I'm looking forward to the challenge and excitement
of working with and training a new partner.
"After winning the first series, I didn't want to be left out of
this one!"
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Hazel Newberry - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Quentin Willson
Hazel is an English rose who is graceful, elegant and sassy.
She has held the World Champion in Ballroom title since 2002 and recently
split with her long time dance partner after 12 years dancing together.
Known for movement, speed and elegance on the dance floor, she said:
"I'd seen the first series and thought it was fantastic. This new one
has come at a really good time for me and it'll be a fabulous new challenge".
Ian Waite - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Denise Lewis OBE
Ian's speciality is Latin American. He's a genuinely warm and charming
person who is constantly smiling and who made it to the European Professional
Latin Championship finals in 2003.
Ian's recently teamed up with professional dance partner Camilla Dallerup
who is also part of Strictly Come Dancing.
He said: "I watched the first series and I thought, 'I should be a part
of that'. I think it's a great thing to do in the public eye."
Nicole Cutler - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Diarmuid Gavin
Nicole is a fun loving person who enjoys a glass of wine, a laugh and
life in general.
She specialises in Latin American, this year winning the All England
Champion and Singapore Millennium Champion titles.
Nicole was born in South Africa and moved to the UK aged 18 to follow
her love of dancing.
She said: "This is a wonderful opportunity. I hope I do well - you have
to have a certain confidence to take part."
Lilia Kopylova - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Aled Jones
Lilia is gentle and softly spoken. However below the surface lies a cheeky
Russian minx.
Her speciality is Latin American and together with her partner and husband
Darren Bennett, also part of Strictly Come Dancing, they are ranked the
number one Latin American couple in Britain.
Lilia's favourite dances are the Rumba and the Foxtrot.
She said: "It was a big decision to take part as we have a high rating
and we're very competitive but the show's just so exciting and different
- I'm really looking forward to it."
Darren Bennett - Strictly Come Dancing
partner to Jill Halfpenny
Darren is a down to earth, cheeky guy who loves his northern roots and
can often be found down the pub with a pint of Best.
Darren and his partner and wife Lilia Kopylova, also part of Strictly
Come Dancing, are currently ranked the number one British Latin American
Couple.
Darren's favourite dances are the Samba and the Foxtrot.
He said: "I've always wanted to do it and know Erin Boag and her partner
well so got a good idea of how much fun the first series was.
"I even appeared on the normal Come Dancing back in the mid-Nineties!"
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