Jan Ravnik is moving from the stadium to the ballroom. Taylor Swift‘s former Eras Tour dancer is making his debut on Dancing With the Stars, and he’s keeping his experiences close to his heart.
When asked by E! News about what he learned from the “Lover” singer, he said, “Just to be an icon and be true to yourself. She’s amazing.” The dancer, who had appeared in all stops of Taylor’s monumental Eras tour, also reacted to the news of her getting engaged to Travis Kelce. He told the outlet he’s “happy” for her like the rest of the world. “She deserves the best.”
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His partner, Jennifer Affleck of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fame, also reacted to the news. “I found out who my partner was on the same day that she got engaged. I was like, ‘What is going on right now?’ ” she said. “Like, yeah, it’s a dream come true.”
The professional dancer has won competitions all over the globe and has danced for artists like Paula Abdul, Bruno Mars, and Lewis Capaldi. Before he embarked on the Eras tour, he also danced for Mariah Carey during her Christmas tour.
At the end of the Eras tour in December 2024, Ravnik expressed his utmost gratitude for his experience. “I never imagined I’d be performing in front of sold out stadiums across the globe. Night after night, I got to share the stage with the most dedicated, creative, and passionate people. 🤍 From my fellow dancers who inspired me to be better every day, to the band and bgv, the crew, and everyone behind the scenes who made the magic happen,” he wrote on Instagram. “A special thank you to @nopenother for her visionary choreography and guidance that pushed me to grow as an artist. And of course, thank you to Taylor for setting a bar so high it made every one of us rise to the challenge.”