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Britt Benae Stewart (born September 21, 1989) is an American professional dancer. She is currently a professional dancer and choreographer on Dancing with the Stars.

Early life

Stewart was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. She began dancing at the age of 3 at the Artistic Fusion Dance Academy. In 2000, she was accepted into the Denver School of the Arts. After graduating in 2008, she got accepted at Loyola Marymount University and moved to Los Angeles, California.

Career

Stewart appeared in all three High School Musical movies as a principal dancer. She was also a dancer on tours for singers Annie Lennox, Demi Lovato, Florence and the Machine, Janet Jackson, Rihanna and Selena Gomez. She was a core dancer for singer Katy Perry for three years. She danced at Super Bowl XLIX and on her Prismatic World Tour.

She appeared as a dancer in the shows Bunheads, Gilmore Girls, Grey's Anatomy, and The Voice. She was a series regular on the ABC Family show Dancing Fools.

She appeared on the 2024 edition of A Capitol Fourth in a performance.

Personal life

On February 14, 2023, Stewart confirmed her relationship with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Daniel Durant. They announced their engagement on December 29, 2023.

Dancing with the Stars

Stewart started working on Dancing with the Stars as a troupe member on season 23. She remained in that role until season 27. She also went on tour three times for the show. She became a pro in season 29, becoming the first black female pro on the show.

In season 29, she was partnered with Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. The couple reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 10, finishing in 6th place.

In season 30, she was partnered with actor Martin Kove. They were eliminated in the second week of competition, finishing in last place.

In season 31, she was partnered with deaf actor Daniel Durant. They reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 9, finishing in 5th place.

For season 32, she was partnered with NFL running back Adrian Peterson. They were eliminated in the 4th week of competition, finishing in 11th place.

For season 33, she was partnered with Actor Eric Roberts. They were eliminated in the 3rd week of competition and finished in 11th place in a double elimination.

Season 29

Celebrity partner: Johnny Weir

Notes

1. Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
2. Johnny and Britt received three bonus points for this dance relay.
3. Johnny and Britt received zero bonus points for losing this dance-off.

Season 30

Celebrity partner: Martin Kove

Notes

1. Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.

Season 31

Celebrity partner: Daniel Durant

Notes

1. Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
2. Daniel and Britt received one point in this dance marathon.
3. Daniel and Britt also received a score of 8 from guest judge Michael Bublé.
4. Daniel and Britt received zero points for losing this dance relay.

Season 32

Celebrity partner: Adrian Peterson

Notes

1. Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
2. Adrian and Britt also received a score of 9 from guest judge Michael Strahan.

Season 33

Celebrity partner: Eric Roberts

Notes

1. Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
2. Eric and Britt also received a score of 6 from guest judge Rosie Perez.

References

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2. ^ "Pro Dancer Britt Stewart Inspires and Break Barriers on DWTS". Chicago Defender. December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
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5. "DWTS' Britt Stewart on making show history, plus Katy Perry, Rihanna revelations". HELLO!. September 21, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
6. "ABOUT". Britt Benae Stewart. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
7. "TV Tinsel: Take in the sights and sounds as Ribeiro hosts 'A Capitol Fourth'". Whittier Daily News. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
8. "DWTS Partners Are Dating, Go IG Official: 'My Valentine'". heavy.com. February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
9. Siwak, Miranda (March 24, 2023). "'DWTS' Pro Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant's Relationship Timeline: From Dancing to Dating". Us Weekly.
10. "'DWTS' Pro Britt Stewart and 'CODA' Star Daniel Durant Are Engaged (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
11. "Meet Britt Stewart, the First Black Female Pro on "Dancing with the Stars"". Dance Spirit. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
12. "'Dancing with the Stars' 2020: Pairs for season 29 revealed". Good Morning America. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
13. Stone, Natalie (November 16, 2020). "DWTS Double Elimination! Who Was Sent Home During Semifinals — and Which Celebs Will Compete in the Finale?". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
14. "Dancing With The Stars Season 30: Full List Of Dancing Couples". ScreenRant. September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
15. Mizoguchi, Karen (September 27, 2021). "DWTS: Cobra Kai Star Martin Kove Is the First Contestant to Be Eliminated on Season 30". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
16. "Dancing with the Stars: Teresa Giudice, Wayne Brady, Selma Blair and More Celebs Join Season 31". Peoplemag. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
17. Longeretta, Emily (November 15, 2022). "'Dancing With the Stars' Season 31 Finalists Revealed After an Emotional Double Elimination". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
18. Longeretta, Emily (October 18, 2023). "'Dancing With the Stars' Disney Night: 10 Pairs Remain After a Controversial Celeb Is Sent Home". Variety. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
19. Bloom, Mike. "Another Double Elimination! Who Went Home on the 'Dancing with the Stars' in Week 3?". Parade.

External links

• Official website

• 1989 births
• Living people
• American female dancers
• Dancers from Colorado
• People from Aurora, Colorado
• 21st-century American dancers
• Loyola Marymount University alumni