Performing at Warner Hotels for the Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Experience
Get ready to be dazzled as two Strictly pros, Nikita Kuzmin and Jowita Przystal, showcase their skills at Thoresby Hall (June) and Studley Castle (July). Known for their extraordinary performances on the show, they’ll bring glamour, passion, and a whole lot of sparkle to your Strictly weekend.
More about the professional dancers
Nikita Kuzmin
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Nikita’s family moved to Italy when he was 9 to help his older sister pursue her dance career. Despite his initial desire to be a karate hero like Jackie Chan, Nikita discovered the joy of dance and ended up being Italian Latin and Ballroom Champion six times. In 2021, Nikita became a professional dancer on Let’s Dance, the German version of Strictly Come Dancing, before joining Strictly in 2021. In his first season he was paired with Tilly Ramsey making it to week 10, and in 2022 he was partnered with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds making it to week 7.
Jowita Przystal
Polish born Jowita started dancing aged 12 and rapidly made her mark, going on the become Polish Open Latin Champion in 2014. Moving to the UK, Jowita took part in the TV dance competition, The Greatest Dancer, being mentored by former Strictly professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Jowita and her partner went on to win the series which included as part of the prize, an appearance on Strictly Come Dancing. Clearly, Jowita’s performance stood out as she was asked to join the Strictly line up in 2021 and was paired with her first celebrity partner in 2022, wildlife presenter Hamza Yassin. Jowita and Hamza’s performances wowed the judges and audience, lifting the glitterball trophy in the grand finale.
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Our immersive Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Experience is also available at other hotels. Book now and you’ll get to meet and mingle with the professional dancers, learn the steps of your favourite dances, watch showstopping dance extravaganzas, and go behind the scenes on a sequin-packed costume tour.