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Household names, national treasures and true stars of stage and screen, Anton & Erin are the most respected and recognisable couple in ballroom dancing today.
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Anton & Erin - the Early Years
Anton & Erin’s remarkable journey began when the pair first met back in 1997. The couple quickly began to cut a dash through the dancing world, and within a year of forming their partnership they won the New Zealand Championships… and again the year after. In 1997 they also made it to the prestigious International Dance Championships at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
After ascending the amateur rankings, Anton & Erin turned professional in 2002 to place 3rd in the UK in their first professional competition in Blackpool. Wins, accolades and much recognition were to follow as they continued to work the competition circuit, honing their talents.
- IDTA Classic Championships 2003 and 2004
- British National Finalist 2002, 2003 and 2004
- BDF Star Ball finalist 2003
- UK and International Rising Star finalist 2003
- UBC Canadian champion.
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Anton & Erin - the Strictly Come Dancing Years
It was no surprise that the couple caught the eye of the BBC when it decided that prime-time Saturday television was in need of a strictly fabulous new show.
Given Anton’s wit and charm, and Erin’s allure and elegance, the couple were chosen in 2004 to star in the first series of the BBC1 television show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. This was their big break and would whisk them away from competitive life and onto career opportunities they had not dreamt possible.
Come Dancing was reborn, with a new format, celebrity partners, high profile judges, and the nation’s favourite Bruce Forsyth at the helm. The show burst onto our screens and has gone on to become a global phenomenon.
Erin remains the only female professional to appear in ten series, stepping down from the competition prior to the birth of her son. Anton, having famously appeared in every series to date, now takes a well deserved seat on the judging panel for Strictly 2021!
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Erin's 10 Series of Strictly
Series 1
Martin Offiah
4th place
Series 2
Julian Clary
3rd place
Series 3
Colin Jackson
2nd place
Series 4
Peter Schmeichel
7th place
Series 5
Willie Thorne
11th place
Series 6
Austin Healey
4th place
Series 7
Ricky Groves
6th place
Series 8
Peter Shilton
11th place
Series 9
Rory Bremner
12th place
Series 10
Richard Arnold
9th place
See Erin's selection of Strictly performances here in the Gallery:
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Anton's 18 Series of Strictly
Series 1
Lesley Garrett
3rd place
Series 2
Esther Rantzen
8th place
Series 3
Patsy Palmer
5th place
Series 4
Jan Ravens
9th place
Series 5
Kate Garraway
8th place
Series 6
Gillian Taylforth
15th place
Series 7
Laila Rouass
4th place
Series 8
Ann Widdecombe
6th place
Series 9
Nancy Dell'Olio
11th place
Series 10
Jerry Hall
13th place
Series 11
Fiona Fullerton
9th place
Series 12
Judy Murray
9th place
Series 13
Katie Derham
4th place
Series 14
Lesley Joseph
11th place
Series 15
Ruth Langsford
9th place
Series 16
Susannah Constantine
15th place
Series 17
Emma Barton
2nd place
Series 18
Jacqui Smith
12th place
See Anton's selection of Strictly performances here in the Gallery:
...And for Anton's 19th Series of Strictly...
Anton is delighted to be taking a seat alongside Shirley, Craig and Motsi on the judging panel!
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Anton & Erin - Sell-out Tours Since 2009
Anton & Erin have an unrivalled track record for thrilling audiences with their live theatre productions. From choreographing the hit stage show ‘Simply Ballroom’ which toured internationally for two years, their own sell-out headline tours have been touring the nation, delighting audiences since 2009!
From Steppin’ Out in 2009… to Showtime all set for 2022, Anton & Erin are masters in crafting a showstopping dance extravaganza. Accompanied by the incredible vocals of Strictly favourite Lance Ellington, a wonderful orchestra on stage, and a world class troupe of backing dancers, Anton & Erin’s shows are simply unmissable!
Step back in time with Anton & Erin's past tours here:
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Anton & Erin - Special Appearances
Appearing in the BBC’s ‘Proms In The Park’ for the second year running, most recently at the spectacular Titanic Slipways in Belfast, and special guests in a 2014 showcase of ‘Cole Porter Classics’ at the Royal Festival Hall, their special appearances add timeless sparkle and panache to productions.
Equally at home on world class stages as they are in the ballroom, their ‘Christmas Cracker’ performances have become a regular festive treat to sell-out audiences at the Royal Albert Hall in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Performing regularly at corporate, private and charity events; appearing on the red carpet at media awards and launches, and booked season after season for residential workshops and gala dinners at premier hotel groups, Anton and Erin are in great demand, showcasing ballroom dancing at its best with their world-class talent, grace and chemistry.
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