Nikita Kuzmin
Ballroom dancer, diabetes awareness advocate
Nikita Kuzmin is a Ukrainian-born ballroom dancer who joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2021. Born in 1998, he previously competed on Let’s Dance (Germany’s version of Strictly). His debut Strictly series saw him partner with Tilly Ramsay, making it to Week 10. Known for his athleticism and innovative choreography, Kuzmin remains a rising star in professional ballroom dancing. He actively supports diabetes awareness, openly sharing his experiences as a Type 1 diabetic. He continues competing on Strictly while mentoring young dancers and performing in international dance productions. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Nikita has been a professional dancer for 4 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 19 (2021) | Tilly Ramsay | 10 | 10 | 7.88 | 6th |
| Season 20 (2022) | Ellie Simmonds | 7 | 7 | 7.32 | 10th |
| Season 21 (2023) | Layton Williams | 16 | 13 | 9.19 | 2nd |
| Season 22 (2024) | Sam Quek | 7 | 7 | 6.75 | 10th |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 40 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 40 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Argentine tango | 9.88 | 8 |
| Couple's choice | 9.88 | 8 |
| Showdance | 9.75 | 4 |
| Rumba | 9 | 4 |
| Salsa | 8.63 | 8 |
| Tango | 8.38 | 8 |
| Paso doble | 8.25 | 16 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 8.17 | 12 |
| Charleston | 8.06 | 16 |
| Quickstep | 7.9 | 20 |
| American Smooth | 7.88 | 8 |
| Jive | 7.83 | 12 |
| Foxtrot | 7.33 | 12 |
| Samba | 7.25 | 12 |
| Viennese waltz | 7 | 4 |
| Waltz | 6.38 | 8 |