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Dance around the aquarium with Strictly’s Janette Manrara

Janette Manrara shows you how you can dance like creatures from the aquarium inspired by 'The Carnival of the Animals'. All you will need is yourself!

Watch this fun dance activity from 91Èȱ¬ Proms Family: The Carnival of the Animals!

Dance around the aquarium with Strictly’s Janette Manrara

About Janette Manrara

Janette Manrara was born in Miami, Florida and was a relative latecomer to the dancing world. After attending Florida International University focusing on finance, she worked in a bank for seven years, whilst continuing her dance training in Ballroom, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Salsa.

At the age of 24, she became a top eight finalist in the US version of So You Think You Can Dance. Since then Janette has worked on the Academy Awards, danced with Jennifer Lopez, been a principal dancer on Glee and performed in dance stage show Burn the Floor for several years. Janette was cast as a Professional Dancer on Season 11 of Strictly Come Dancing and 2020 saw her reach the final with HRVY. This year will see Janette take on a new role as one of the hosts of It Takes Two.

About Step Change Studios

Step Change Studios is an inclusive dance organisation committed to enabling all ages and abilities to dance. They are passionate about the benefits to quality of life that dance can provide, including improved physical and mental health and wellbeing. They want to contribute to removing barriers to participation and inspiring more people to be active by leading by example.

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