Lana Williams

Lana Williams (born 17 January 1986, Chorley, Lancashire) partnered with Darren Bailey in the second series of BBC One show Strictly Dance Fever. They reached the final which aired on the 3rd of June 2006, and finished second behind Hollie Robertson and Darrien Wright, and ahead of Ben Harrold and Stephanie Croxson.
Biography
Lana grew up in Chorley, where she attended Mar-Jan Stage School from the age of three. She then joined the Carol May School of Dancing in Preston.
In 2002, Lana began her training in Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Street Jazz and Theatre Dance at the Central School of Dance and Drama in Brentwood.
She now teaches all different types of dance at Tredegar School of Dance, in Wales; which is run by Rachael Drewett.
Lana is also a member of Ryan Francois Swing Xtreme Dance Company in London.
T.V. credits
*Strictly Dance Fever 2006 runner up - BBC 1 (live)
*The New Paul O'Grady Show - Channel 4 (live)
*Britain’s Got Talent (backing dancer) - ITV 1
*The Coal House (series), choreographer and guest performer - BBC 2
*Dance House 1944 (documentary), Featured dancer - BBC 2
*Strictly Come Dancing (series 10), assistant choreographer - BBC 1
*The Alan Titchmarsh Show - ITV 1
Other credits
*‘Frank Skinner’s Cabaret’ - (West End) The Lyric Theatre
*‘Ambassador Of Swing Theatre Show’ - Featured Dancer ‘Ann Johnson’ - Manhattan Theatre (USA).
*‘Clash’ Theatre Show’- Featured Dancer - Blackpool Tower Ballroom
*"Fever" Jive Aces - Music Video
*‘Picnic In The Park’ Cole Porter Tribute Show - Dubai.
*Mark Ramprecash Charity Dinner - Hilton Hotel, London
*Cuban Groove Dance Company Cabaret - Mall Of The Emirates, Dubai.
*Dance Manifesto Launch Guest Performer - London City Hall
*Strictly Come Dancing promotional show - West Field Mall Opening Derby
*‘Showtime’ Cuban Groove - Birmingham NEC
*Corporate Team Building Promotional Video - HSBC.
*NHS Annual Awards Ceremony, choreographer (Northampton).
Career
In 2009, Lana, along with dance partner Darren Bailey, was asked to be an assistant choreographer on BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing. It was here that they assisted Ryan Francois and Jenny Thomas with the training and choreography of finalist Ricky Whittle and professional dance partner Natalie with their Rock and Roll performance, and winners Chris Collins and Ola with their winning Charleston routine.
Lana was also chosen to perform a recreation of the most infamous Lindy hop routine of all time, Hellzapoppin’ alongside some of the worlds most talented swing dances of today, including top lindy hop dancer and mentor Ryan Francois. Lana considers this to be one of her greatest achievements and it was an exceptional honour to have been a part of such a heartfelt show, in remembrance of the late, legendary Lindy Hopper, Frankie Manning.
Visit You Tube: Hellzapoppin then and now
Lana has also made guest performances in aid of numerous charities that are very dear to her: Christian Lewis Trust, Neo-natal Unit, Cancer Research, Torfaen Carers and St Catherine’s Hospice included.

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