Nancy Xu
Ballroom dancer, choreographer, instructor
Nancy Xu is a Chinese-born ballroom dancer and choreographer, best known for her role as a Strictly Come Dancing professional since 2019. Born in 1991, she previously starred in So You Think You Can Dance China and was a finalist in international Latin dance competitions. She made her Strictly debut as a competing professional in 2021, partnering with Rhys Stephenson and later with Les Dennis. Known for her powerful Latin dance skills, Xu continues performing in stage tours and mentoring new dance talent. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Nancy has been a professional dancer for 4 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 19 (2021) | Rhys Stephenson | 13 | 12 | 8.54 | 4th |
| Season 20 (2022) | Will Mellor | 13 | 12 | 8.25 | 5th |
| Season 21 (2023) | Les Dennis | 2 | 2 | 3.88 | 15th |
| Season 22 (2024) | Shayne Ward | 8 | 8 | 7.56 | 9th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 36 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 36 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Argentine tango | 9.75 | 4 |
| Charleston | 9.75 | 8 |
| Foxtrot | 9.75 | 4 |
| Couple's choice | 9.38 | 8 |
| Waltz | 9.13 | 8 |
| Quickstep | 8.5 | 12 |
| Jive | 8.25 | 8 |
| American Smooth | 8 | 12 |
| Paso doble | 8 | 12 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 7.67 | 12 |
| Viennese waltz | 7.67 | 12 |
| Salsa | 7.13 | 8 |
| Tango | 6.92 | 12 |
| Samba | 6.81 | 16 |
| Rumba | 6.63 | 8 |