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Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova
Darren was born into a ballroom family, and began dancing when he was six years old. Lilia was born in Moscow, and begand dancing aged nine. Darren & Lilia married in 1999. They are the current UK Closed Professional Latin Champions, and have been South American Showdance Champions. Darren won "Strictly Come Dancing" series 2 with actress Jill Halfpenny, and placed 3rd on series 4 with former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. His other "Strictly" partner was TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford (series 3). Lilia won "Strictly Come Dancing" series 3 with cricketer Darren Gough. She came in 2nd on series 4 partnering England rugby star and TV presenter Matt Dawson, and she partnered classical singer Aled Jones to the semi-final of series 2. Learn more about Darren & Lilia on their website.
Erin was born in Auckland New Zealand. Her competitive career highlights include winning the New Zealand Amateur 10-Dance Champion, and with her professional partner Anton du Beke, winning the IDTA Classic championships, and being a finalist the BDF Star Ball Finalist 2003, the British National Finalist 2002 and 2003, and UK & International Rising Star Finalist 2003. Erin is best known for her amazing success on BBC1's "Strictly Come Dancing". She recently won the 2006 Christmas Special with her 3rd series partner, world record hurdler Colin Jackson. She twice made the finals - in the 2nd series with comedian Julian Clary, and in the 3rd series with Colin Jackson. In the 4th series Erin partnered Manchester United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel. Learn more about Erin on her website.
Matthew had successful "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4, partering TV presenter and "dark horse" Carol Smillie through week 9. In series 3 Matthew partnered actress Siobhan Hayes. In his own competitive career, Matthew Cutler has been UK Closed Professional Latin Champion in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2005, with previous partner Nicole Cutler and current partner Charlotte Egstrand. Matthew has also been a World, British Open, International and UK Professional Latin finalist from 2000-2005. Click here for Matthew Cutler's website.
Camilla Dallerup has become a television regular. She has appeared on all three series of "Strictly Come Dancing", partnering Olympic silver medallist Roger Black (series 2) & David Dickinson of BBC1's "Bargain Hunt" (series 1), and TV chef James Martin in the current series. Camilla was co-host on BBC's Saturday children's dance competition prgramme "Dance Factory". Camilla's professional competitive partnership with Ian Waite is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Camilla & Ian have recently released a DVD The Magic of Dance. Contact Camilla directly at camilla_dallerup@hotmail.com, and learn more about her on Camilla's website.
Anton began dancing at age 14. His professional achievements with partner Erin Boag include the IDTA Classic Champion 2003, BDF Star Ball Finalist 2003, British National Finalist 2002 and 2003, and UK & International Rising Star Finalist 2003. With Erin, Anton trains the Cambridge University dance team. Anton’s "Strictly Come Dancing" celebrity partners include Lesley Garrett CBE (semi-finalists), Esther Rantzen OBE, Patsy Palmer, and most recently comedienne Jan Ravens. Learn more about Anton on his website.
Karen Hardy is known to one and all as champion of "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4 with cricketer Mark Ramprakash. Karen started her dancing career at age five. She had a successful amateur partnership with Mark Lunn, but her professional partnership with Bryan Watson catapulted her to the top of the Latin American competitive world. In their five years dancing together Karen & Bryan were undefeated professional Latin American champions of the International, UK, World Masters and British National championships. They were also runners up in the World, British Open and European Championships. Karen retired in 1999 and since then has devoted herself to her teaching and her family. Karen came out of competitive dance retirement last year to partner BBC presenter Bill Turnbull on "Strictly Come Dancing". Learn more about Karen from her website.
Flavia Cacace moved to England when she was just four, and Vincent Simone moved to England when he was sixteen. They have been dancing together for approximately 10 years. Their competition successes include: four times UK Professional Ten-Dance Champions, three times UK Professional Showdance Champions, four times World and European Ten Dance and Show dance finalists, and twice IDO World Argentine Tango Show Champions. Vincent partnered actress Louisa Lytton on "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4. Flavia partnered comedian Jimmy Tarbuck in series 4, but he had to pull out of the competition after the first week for health reasons. Flavia & Vincent are based in Guildford, and they teach and perform Ballroom, Latin and Argentine Tango around the country. Learn more about Vincent & Flavia on their website.
Ian Waite is known for his successful appearance on "Strictly Come Dancing", partnering Olympic gold medal heptathlete Denise Lewis to 2nd place in the 2nd series. He partnered presenter Zoe Ball to the finals on the 3rd series, and partnered soul singer Mica Paris on the 4th series. Ian's professional competitive partnership with Camilla Dallerup is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Ian & Camilla have recently released a DVD The Magic of Dance. Contact Ian directly at info@ian-waite.com.
Darren was born into a ballroom family, and began dancing when he was six years old. Lilia was born in Moscow, and begand dancing aged nine. Darren & Lilia married in 1999. They are the current UK Closed Professional Latin Champions, and have been South American Showdance Champions. Darren won "Strictly Come Dancing" series 2 with actress Jill Halfpenny, and placed 3rd on series 4 with former Spice Girl Emma Bunton. His other "Strictly" partner was TV and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford (series 3). Lilia won "Strictly Come Dancing" series 3 with cricketer Darren Gough. She came in 2nd on series 4 partnering England rugby star and TV presenter Matt Dawson, and she partnered classical singer Aled Jones to the semi-final of series 2. Learn more about Darren & Lilia on 
Erin was born in Auckland New Zealand. Her competitive career highlights include winning the New Zealand Amateur 10-Dance Champion, and with her professional partner Anton du Beke, winning the IDTA Classic championships, and being a finalist the BDF Star Ball Finalist 2003, the British National Finalist 2002 and 2003, and UK & International Rising Star Finalist 2003. Erin is best known for her amazing success on BBC1's "Strictly Come Dancing". She recently won the 2006 Christmas Special with her 3rd series partner, world record hurdler Colin Jackson. She twice made the finals - in the 2nd series with comedian Julian Clary, and in the 3rd series with Colin Jackson. In the 4th series Erin partnered Manchester United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel. Learn more about Erin on 
Matthew had successful "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4, partering TV presenter and "dark horse" Carol Smillie through week 9. In series 3 Matthew partnered actress Siobhan Hayes. In his own competitive career, Matthew Cutler has been UK Closed Professional Latin Champion in 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2005, with previous partner Nicole Cutler and current partner Charlotte Egstrand. Matthew has also been a World, British Open, International and UK Professional Latin finalist from 2000-2005. 
Camilla Dallerup has become a television regular. She has appeared on all three series of "Strictly Come Dancing", partnering Olympic silver medallist Roger Black (series 2) & David Dickinson of BBC1's "Bargain Hunt" (series 1), and TV chef James Martin in the current series. Camilla was co-host on BBC's Saturday children's dance competition prgramme "Dance Factory". Camilla's professional competitive partnership with Ian Waite is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Camilla & Ian have recently released a DVD 
Anton began dancing at age 14. His professional achievements with partner Erin Boag include the IDTA Classic Champion 2003, BDF Star Ball Finalist 2003, British National Finalist 2002 and 2003, and UK & International Rising Star Finalist 2003. With Erin, Anton trains the Cambridge University dance team. Anton’s "Strictly Come Dancing" celebrity partners include Lesley Garrett CBE (semi-finalists), Esther Rantzen OBE, Patsy Palmer, and most recently comedienne Jan Ravens. Learn more about Anton on 
Karen Hardy is known to one and all as champion of "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4 with cricketer Mark Ramprakash. Karen started her dancing career at age five. She had a successful amateur partnership with Mark Lunn, but her professional partnership with Bryan Watson catapulted her to the top of the Latin American competitive world. In their five years dancing together Karen & Bryan were undefeated professional Latin American champions of the International, UK, World Masters and British National championships. They were also runners up in the World, British Open and European Championships. Karen retired in 1999 and since then has devoted herself to her teaching and her family. Karen came out of competitive dance retirement last year to partner BBC presenter Bill Turnbull on "Strictly Come Dancing". Learn more about Karen from 
Flavia Cacace moved to England when she was just four, and Vincent Simone moved to England when he was sixteen. They have been dancing together for approximately 10 years. Their competition successes include: four times UK Professional Ten-Dance Champions, three times UK Professional Showdance Champions, four times World and European Ten Dance and Show dance finalists, and twice IDO World Argentine Tango Show Champions. Vincent partnered actress Louisa Lytton on "Strictly Come Dancing" series 4. Flavia partnered comedian Jimmy Tarbuck in series 4, but he had to pull out of the competition after the first week for health reasons. Flavia & Vincent are based in Guildford, and they teach and perform Ballroom, Latin and Argentine Tango around the country. Learn more about Vincent & Flavia on 
Ian Waite is known for his successful appearance on "Strictly Come Dancing", partnering Olympic gold medal heptathlete Denise Lewis to 2nd place in the 2nd series. He partnered presenter Zoe Ball to the finals on the 3rd series, and partnered soul singer Mica Paris on the 4th series. Ian's professional competitive partnership with Camilla Dallerup is very successful, including being twice semi-finalists in the 2005 International Championships (Latin), and finalists in the British National Championships (Latin). Ian & Camilla have recently released a DVD