Lana Williams
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Lana Williams partnered Darren Bailey in the second series of BBC One
show Strictly Dance Fever
. They reached the final which aired on 3 June 2006, and came second behind Hollie Robertson
and Darrien Wright
, and ahead of Ben Harrold and Stephanie Croxson
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 include :
‘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 include:
‘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).
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 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 heart felt 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.
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
show Strictly Dance Fever
Strictly Dance Fever
Strictly Dance Fever is a British television programme, broadcast on BBC One on Saturday evenings. It was an amateur dance talent competition, hosted by Graham Norton, which ran during Spring 2005 and Spring 2006. It was, in many ways, similar to the BBC's popular Strictly Come Dancing, a celebrity...
. They reached the final which aired on 3 June 2006, and came second behind Hollie Robertson
Hollie Robertson
Hollie Victoria Robertson is an English dancer who won the second series of the BBC One dance talent show Strictly Dance Fever together with partner Darrien Wright. In the final they beat Darren Bailey and Lana Williams.- Early life :...
and Darrien Wright
Darrien Wright
Darrien Wright partnered Hollie Robertson in the second series of BBC One show Strictly Dance Fever. They won the competition on 3 June 2006, beating Darren Bailey and Lana Williams into second place....
, and ahead of Ben Harrold and Stephanie Croxson
Lana grew up in Chorley
Chorley
Chorley is a market town in Lancashire, in North West England. It is the largest settlement in the Borough of Chorley. The town's wealth came principally from the cotton industry...
, 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
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
, Tap
Tap dance
Tap dance is a form of dance characterized by using the sound of one's tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussive instrument. As such, it is also commonly considered to be a form of music. Two major variations on tap dance exist: rhythm tap and Broadway tap. Broadway tap focuses more on the...
, Modern Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Street Jazz and Theatre Dance at the Central School of Dance and Drama in Brentwood
Brentwood, Essex
Brentwood is a town and the principal settlement of the Borough of Brentwood, in the county of Essex in the east of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, 20 miles east north-east of Charing Cross in London, and near the M25 motorway....
.
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 include :
‘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 include:
‘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).
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 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 heart felt 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.