Jan Ravnik, Taylor Swift. Getty Photos(2)
Jan Ravnik captured the hearts of Swifties when he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift for her Eras Tour — and now, he’ll be on our TV screens on Dancing With the Stars.
Ravnik was certainly one of 16 dancers to take the stage with Swift that first evening in Glendale, Arizona, and the performer took to social media to share his appreciation for the pop star — and the chance.
“I’m past grateful to be a part of @taylorswift Eras Tour 🙏🏼❤️ Nonetheless can’t put into phrases how I really feel after yesterdays opening evening!” he wrote by way of Instagram in March 2023 alongside images from his first present. “I by no means thought that small city boy from Slovenia might come thus far, however right here we’re 🙋🏻♂️🥹.”
Since then, he’s develop into a staple of the present, and Swifties have continued to be impressed with Ravnik’s expertise and charismatic stage presence. Ravnik grew much more common as he caught followers’ eyes within the Eras Tour film, which hit theaters in October 2023.
Taylor Swift’s backup dancers have stored their muscle tissue unfastened throughout her Eras Tour hiatus. Jan Ravnik, for his half, lately choreographed a lyrical piece to Swift’s “So Lengthy, London.” In a video shared by way of Instagram on Sunday, Could 5, Ravnik carried out the routine with So You Assume You Can Dance alum Audrey Case Shell. The […]
When the Eras Tour kicked off for its European leg in Paris in Could, Ravnik was featured in a brand new dance duet with Swift for “Fortnight,” a lot to followers’ delight.
“Jan stepping in for Submit Malone in the course of the ‘Fortnight’ set!” one consumer gushed by way of X. “It was all in order that unimaginable 😍🤍.”
Maintain scrolling to be taught extra about Ravnik:
The place Is He From?
Ravnik grew up in Slovenia and moved to the US to pursue his dance profession. Whereas Ravnik lives within the U.S. at the moment, he does sometimes go to his household in Slovenia.
“Vacation season with my fam🎄🎅🏼,” he wrote by way of Instagram in December 2023 alongside a number of snaps together with his family members.
He’s Gained Awards and Titles
Whereas he was a aggressive dancer, Ravnik took dwelling a number of Nationwide, European and World champion titles. He additionally gained the Finest Dancer of Slovenia award twice and an award for the Finest Coach/Choreographer from the Slovenian Olympic committee.
Who Else Has He Carried out With?
Along with Swift, Ravnik has additionally shared the stage with Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, Lewis Capaldi, Khalid, Luis Fonsi and extra. He was featured in Carey’s Apple TV particular and McDonald’s industrial. Ravnik additionally carried out with Abdul for the Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve, her Las Vegas residency and her Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade efficiency.
He’s a Choreographer Too!
Ravnik just isn’t solely a gifted dancer however a choreographer as nicely. On his TikTok web page, he’s shared a number of routines he’s created over time together with a current quantity for Swift’s music “So Lengthy London.”
He is also concerned with the Joffrey Ballet Faculty and taught a category for the scholars in January 2024.
Ravnik will subsequent flex his dance and choreography muscle tissue as a professional on Dancing With the Stars season 34, which premieres in September 2025.
He’s Into Health
Dance isn’t the one factor Ravnik is captivated with! He additionally has an affinity for figuring out. He additionally likes to hike, run, trip bikes, surf, weight raise, and extra.
“Coaching this week 👇🏼,” he wrote by way of Instagram alongside a number of health club selfies. 142 miles/ 228km on the bike 🚴🏼, 30 miles/ 48km operating 🏃 [and] 5x weights classes 🏋🏻♂️.”
