Ian Waite

Ian's back with his one-time Strictly partner Zoe for Waite's Wednesday Warm-Up. When a 10-year-old Ian Waite accompanied his younger brother to a Saturday dance class, it didn't take long to see just what a natural born performer and dancer he was. Winner of the Dutch Professional, UK Ten Dance, Amateur Latin American Championship as well as countless other international achievements, Ian has proved again and again to be an immensely talented and respected performer, teacher and choreographer.

Ian first joined the Strictly family back in 2004 as one of the professional dancers in series two, reaching the final with Denise Lewis. He reached the final the following year with our very own Zoe Ball, finishing in 3rd place behind Colin Jackson and Erin Boag and the Strictly winners for that year, Darren Gough and Lilia Kopylova. He continued in Strictly until 2009, but continues to dance professionally. In 2011, Ian joined the It Takes Two family as a permanent fixture, reuniting with his former dance partner Zoe for Waite’s Wednesday Warm-up, in which he gives the fans a sneak peek of the Strictly rehearsals and offers his expert take on their routines.