Emma Slater Biography

(English-American Dancer and Choreographer)

Birthday: December 25, 1988 (Capricorn)

Born In: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Emma Louise Slater is a British professional dancer, choreographer and TV personality, known for her appearances on the American version of the dance reality show, ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Born and raised in Staffordshire, England, she was keen on dancing from a young age and started learning ballet at the age of 4, and participated in Latin American and Ballroom dance competitions from 10. During her teen years she appeared in George Michael’s music video, ‘Round Here.’ Soon after that, she began performing in such stage shows as ‘Simply Ballroom,’ ‘Burn the Floor,’ among others and travelled around many places with these shows. Slater has also won dance competition titles, such as ‘British Under-21 Latin American Championship’ and was ranked in the world’s ‘Top 20’ for under-21 Latin American dancing. Slater performed in the ‘Universal Pictures’ movie ‘Mamma Mia!’ where she worked with Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. She received invitation to participate in the season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ and joined as a troupe member. Slater, along with her partner Rashad Jennings (NFL star), won the season 24 of the show. She is married to dancer Sasha Farber.
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Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In December

Also Known As: Emma Louise Slater

Age: 35 Years, 35 Year Old Females

Family:

siblings: Kelly Slater

Partner: Sasha Farber (2011–)

Choreographers Reality TV Personalities

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

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    How did Emma Slater start her career in dancing?

    Emma Slater started her career in dancing at the age of 10, when she began training in various dance styles, including ballroom, Latin, and ballet.

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    What dance styles is Emma Slater known for excelling in?

    Emma Slater is known for excelling in ballroom dances, particularly in the styles of cha-cha, rumba, and waltz.
  • 3

    Has Emma Slater participated in any dance competitions?

    Yes, Emma Slater has participated in various dance competitions, showcasing her skills in ballroom dancing and winning several titles throughout her career.
  • 4

    What are some of the notable performances Emma Slater has been a part of?

    Emma Slater has been a part of notable performances on the television show "Dancing with the Stars," where she has choreographed and performed in numerous memorable dance routines.
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    How does Emma Slater continue to inspire aspiring dancers?

    Emma Slater continues to inspire aspiring dancers through her dedication to her craft, her innovative choreography, and her passion for sharing the joy of dance with others.
Childhood & Early Life
Emma Slater was born on December 25, 1988, at Tamworth, Staffordshire, England. Her father’s name is Robin Slater. She has a twin sister, Kelly Slater, who works as a stylist and costume designer for the show, ‘Dancing with the Stars.’
Emma enrolled at ‘Novelli Stage School’ at the age of 4 to learn ballet, and began competing in Latin American and Ballroom dancing at the age of 10. At 15, she appeared in a George Michael music video, ‘Round Here.’ The video, produced by ‘Bikini Films,’ was shot at the ‘Rivoli Ballroom,’ London. During the same year she was part of the fitness video, ‘Latinasize,’ which was shot at the ‘Pinewood Studios.’
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Dancing Competitions & Career
At the age of 16, Slater participated in the stage show, ‘Simply Ballroom,’ where she was the ‘Principal Latin Dancer.’ The show toured around UK, UAE and South Africa. During the South African part of the tour, Emma appeared on the ‘Dancing with the South African Stars’ and her celebrity partner was TV host Dalen Lance.
While she was still performing on the show, ‘Simply Ballroom,’ she won the 2005 ‘British Under-21 Latin American Championship’ at Blackpool, and the next year, she won the ‘United Kingdom Under-21 Latin American Championship’ at Bournemouth. She represented England at all the levels of dancing competitions and was ranked in the world’s top 20 for under 21 Latin dancing.
Slater featured in the ‘Universal Pictures’ 2007 movie, ‘Mamma Mia!’ in which she appeared with Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. She also sang on the movie’s Grammy-winning soundtrack, which was produced by ‘ABBA.’
Later that same year, she appeared in ‘Dirty Dancing’ at the ‘Aldwych Theater’ in West End, London. Along with being the ‘Principal Latin Dancer/Ballroom Supervisor,’ Slater also understudied and played the important character of ‘Lisa Houseman.’ Her other theater shows were, ‘Cheek to Cheek’ at ‘The Coliseum’ and ‘Latin Fever’ at the ‘Peacock Theater.’
In 2009, Slater appeared in another stage show, ‘Burn the Floor.’ The show was granted extended run at the ‘Longacre Theater’ on the ‘Broadway,’ New York City, and with this show she toured various places, including, Belgium, Holland, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Canada, New Zealand and a nine month multi-city tour of the USA.
Slater was invited to be a part of season 14 of the American version of the dance reality show, ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ in 2012. Joining the show as a troupe member, she danced and choreographed all the opening dance numbers, and also the finale. In the summer of 2012, she choreographed Usher at the ‘2012 Billboard American Music Awards’ at the ‘MGM Grand’ in Las Vegas.
In September 2013, Slater progressed from being a troupe member to a professional dancer for the 17th season of the ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ Her celebrity partner for that season was comedian, singer and actor Bill Engvall, with whom she reached the final round and achieved the 4th place.
Her other celebrity partners from season 18 to 21 were film actor Billy Dee Williams, racing pro and NASCAR driver Michael Waltrip, singer Redfoo and ‘Vine’ star Hayes Grier. She did not take part in the season 22 of the show. In season 23 she was partnered with US Presidential candidate Rick Perry. Slater and her partner Rashad Jennings won the 24th season on May 23, 2017. For the next three seasons, she partnered with realtor-actor Drew Scott, baseball player Johnny Damon, and country musician John Schneider.
Slater was a part of a highly successful ‘Dancing with the Stars Live Tour Show’ during 2014-2015. The show was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and was staged at 39 venues across the USA.
She is the first professional to conduct a live fitness class on ‘All Access DWTS,’ and has hosted ‘Dancing with the Stars All Access Live’ along with Gethin Jones.
Personal Life
Slater dated Australian professional dancer Sasha Farber from 2011 to 2014. They were said to have separated in 2014, but in 2015 Farber disclosed on social media that they were back together. He proposed Slater on October 4, 2016, during an episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’ The two got engaged in 2017 and were married on March 25th, 2018.
Facts About Emma Slater
Emma Slater is an accomplished dancer who has been a professional on the hit TV show "Dancing with the Stars" for many seasons.
In addition to her dancing skills, Emma is also known for her vibrant personality and sense of humor, which have endeared her to fans of the show.
Emma is originally from England and has brought a unique flair to her performances on the show, incorporating elements of her British heritage into her routines.
Outside of her work on "Dancing with the Stars," Emma is passionate about fitness and wellness, often sharing tips and insights with her followers on social media.
Emma has a strong bond with her fellow dancers and has formed lasting friendships with many of her colleagues on the show.
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