Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy is a British professional dancer, choreographer, and television personality. Born in 1970, she became a World Latin Dance Champion before transitioning to teaching and choreography. She won Strictly Come Dancing in 2006 with cricketer Mark Ramprakash, earning praise for her technical skill and engaging choreography. After retiring from competition, she founded the Karen Hardy Dance Studios in London and became a regular dance expert on television. She has worked as a judge and choreographer on various dance shows and remains a respected figure in the dance world, mentoring new generations of ballroom and Latin dancers. More on Wikipedia.