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World champion dancer & activist

Katya Jones

Explore the art of dance and its impact on personal expression with Katya Jones, speaker, world champion dancer and environmental activist.

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Katya Jones, Entertainer | Dancer, Choreographer, Champion
Katya Jones

Katya Jones

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Katya Jones's biography

At a glance

  • World champion in Latin American dancing
  • Winner of Strictly Come Dancing
  • Environmental activist and National Numeracy ambassador
Katya Jones, famed as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing, is a dancer and choreographer. She won the title in 2017 with her partner Joe McFadden. In the 2020 series, she made history by partnering with retired Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, marking the first same-sex couple in the show's format. Katya's career highlights include being an eight-time British National champion in Latin American dancing and a two-time world champion in the same discipline. She was nominated for a BAFTA for “TV Moment of the Year” for her Gangnam Style routine with politician Ed Balls. Katya collaborated with fellow dancer Neil Jones on the dance show Somnium: A Dancer's Dream at Sadler's Wells Theatre in June 2019. She has also appeared in various pantomimes. Active on social media, Katya has 240,000 followers on Instagram, 87,000 on Twitter, and 26,000 on TikTok. She is an ambassador for National Numeracy, Cancer UK, and Magic. Her interests include environmental sustainability, languages, acrobatics, and yoga. Katya supports charities like Oxfam and Para Dance. She is a native Russian speaker with some Spanish and Italian knowledge.

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Why we recommend booking Katya

Book Katya Jones for your event to energise and inspire your audience. She brings charisma and expertise as a world champion dancer and Strictly Come Dancing winner. Her passion for sustainability and numeracy adds depth, while her vibrant personality ensures an unforgettable experience.

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Email katya.jones@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Katya's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
What is Katya Jones's stage presence like?
Katya Jones draws on live dance performance and choreographic demonstration as her primary format, using her background in competitive Latin American dancing and her Strictly Come Dancing experience to illustrate themes such as perseverance, inclusion, and partnership. Her 2019 show Somnium: A Dancer's Dream at Sadler's Wells Theatre is an example of how she translates these themes into a structured, narrative-driven stage format.
What topics does Katya Jones specialise in?
Katya Jones is available for performance, hosting, and after-dinner appearances, with credits spanning live dance shows, pantomime, and television entertainment including Strictly Come Dancing. She is a two-time world champion and eight-time British National champion in Latin American dancing, and won Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 with partner Joe McFadden.
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