“I have my own unique style but since doing the show, I’ve learnt how to do the Foxtrot and I love it!”

HOW DID YOU GET INTO DANCE?

I auditioned for Grease at school. I got the part of Danny – I couldn’t believe it. After that I wanted to pursue dance. I was 18 when I started – very late, I’ve only been dancing for 4 years – and my mum was really supportive, so I went to an audition and got in.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE SONG TO DANCE TO?

I love my tear-jerkers – my rock ballads! Songs that I hear and make me move to feelings. I always listen to the back-beats and dance to those as well as the front beats.  There is a band called Switchfoot that have really inspired me lately.

WHAT’S THE GREATEST DANCING FEAR YOU HAVE?

Falling over! But it happens.

BEST PHYSICAL FEATURE?

My hair?! People get jealous because it is always so straight – but you always want what you can’t have – I’ve always wanted big curly hair!

WHAT’S YOUR WORST HABIT IN DANCE?

I always shake off my moves. It’s almost like a shiver! I don’t know why. I always get told off for it.

WHAT’S THE MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT YOU’VE HAD ON STAGE?

At dance college I dropped a girl on stage in front of everyone. But I didn’t realise! I watched it back on DVD after and felt like such an idiot.

WHY DID YOU ENTER THE COMPETITION?

I entered the competition because I want to make a difference on how dancing is perceived – especially for male dancers. I want to inspire young males into starting up dance.

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS?

I never plan ahead. But really I’d like to meet a girl…and now I work with seven absolutely gorgeous girls who are all amazing dancers…it’s like winning the lottery!

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