Katya Virshilas
Ballroom dancer, actress, choreographer
Katya Virshilas is a Lithuanian-Canadian ballroom dancer, best known for her time on Strictly Come Dancing from 2009 to 2011. Born in 1983, she partnered with Phil Tufnell and Gavin Henson during her tenure. After leaving Strictly, she worked as a choreographer and judge on dance competitions worldwide. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Katya has been a professional dancer for 3 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 7 (2009) | Phil Tufnell | 9 | 9 | 6.67 | 8th |
| Season 8 (2010) | Gavin Henson | 12 | 11 | 6.67 | 5th |
| Season 9 (2011) | Dan Lobb | 3 | 3 | 5.75 | 13th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 24 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 24 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtrot | 8.25 | 4 |
| American Smooth | 7.25 | 8 |
| Quickstep | 7.13 | 8 |
| Viennese waltz | 6.83 | 12 |
| Waltz | 6.75 | 12 |
| Tango | 6.63 | 8 |
| Samba | 6.5 | 8 |
| Paso doble | 6.5 | 4 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 6.38 | 8 |
| Rumba | 6.25 | 8 |
| Jive | 5.5 | 4 |
| Salsa | 5.33 | 12 |