Ian Waite
Ballroom dancer, dance commentator
Ian Waite is a British professional ballroom dancer, choreographer, and presenter. Born in 1971, he was a Strictly Come Dancing professional from 2004 to 2009, partnering with celebrities such as Zoe Ball and Denise Lewis. After retiring from competitive dance, he became a presenter on Strictly: It Takes Two, offering expert dance analysis. Waite continues coaching and performing in dance tours, remaining a popular figure in the ballroom dance community. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Ian has been a professional dancer for 6 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 2 (2004) | Denise Lewis | 12 | 8 | 8.16 | 2nd |
| Season 3 (2005) | Zoe Ball | 14 | 10 | 8.73 | 3rd |
| Season 4 (2006) | Mica Paris | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13th |
| Season 5 (2007) | Penny Lancaster | 5 | 6 | 7.5 | 9th |
| Season 6 (2008) | Jodie Kidd | 8 | 10 | 6.88 | 6th |
| Season 7 (2009) | Jade Johnson | 8 | 8 | 7.72 | 7th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 49 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 49 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Viennese waltz | 8.88 | 8 |
| Tango | 8.63 | 16 |
| Quickstep | 8.54 | 24 |
| American Smooth | 8.25 | 8 |
| Foxtrot | 8.05 | 20 |
| Samba | 8.04 | 28 |
| Paso doble | 7.92 | 12 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 7.67 | 12 |
| Waltz | 7.63 | 16 |
| Jive | 7.1 | 20 |
| Salsa | 6.75 | 8 |
| Rumba | 6.63 | 16 |