Britt Benae Stewart (born September 21, 1989)[1] is an American professional dancer. She is currently a professional dancer and choreographer on Dancing with the Stars.
Britt Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | Britt Benae Stewart September 21, 1989 Aurora, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
| Partner | Daniel Durant (engaged) |
Early life
editStewart was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. She began dancing at the age of 3 at the Artistic Fusion Dance Academy.[2] 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.[3]
Career
editStewart appeared in all three High School Musical movies as a principal dancer.[4] She was also a dancer on tours for singers Annie Lennox, Demi Lovato, Florence and the Machine, Janet Jackson, Rihanna and Selena Gomez.[2] She was a core dancer for singer Katy Perry for three years. She danced at Super Bowl XLIX and on her Prismatic World Tour.[citation needed]
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.[5]
She will appear on the 2024 edition of A Capitol Fourth in a performance.[6]
Personal life
editOn February 14, 2023, Stewart confirmed her relationship with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Daniel Durant.[7][8] They announced their engagement on December 29, 2023.[9]
Dancing with the Stars
editStewart 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.[10]
In season 29, she was partnered with Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.[11] The couple reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 10, finishing in 6th place.[12]
In season 30, she was partnered with actor Martin Kove.[13] They were eliminated in the second week of competition, finishing in last place.[14]
In season 31, she was partnered with deaf actor Daniel Durant.[15] They reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 9, finishing in 5th place.[16]
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.[17]
| Season | Partner | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Johnny Weir | 6th |
| 30 | Martin Kove | 15th |
| 31 | Daniel Durant | 5th |
| 32 | Adrian Peterson | 11th |
| 33 | Eric Roberts |
Season 29
editCelebrity partner: Johnny Weir
| Week | Dance | Music | Judges' scores[a] | Total score | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha | "Buttons" — The Pussycat Dolls | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | Safe |
| 2 | Tango | "Poker Face" — Lady Gaga | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | Safe |
| 3 | Rumba | "Reflection" — Christina Aguilera | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 4 | Jive | "Crocodile Rock" — Elton John | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 5 | Contemporary | "Total Eclipse of the Heart" — Bonnie Tyler | 10 | 10 | 9 | 29 | Safe |
| 6 | Salsa | "On the Floor" — Jennifer Lopez, feat. Pitbull | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 | Bottom two |
| 7 | Viennese waltz | "Creep" — Vincint | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Safe |
| 8 | Foxtrot | "Wonder" — Shawn Mendes | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Safe |
| Viennese waltz (Dance relay) |
"I Have Nothing" — Whitney Houston | — | 3[b] | ||||
| 9 | Quickstep | "Valerie" — Amy Winehouse, feat. Mark Ronson | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | Bottom two |
| Jive (Dance-off) |
"Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" — Wham! | Loser | 0[c] | ||||
| 10 | Salsa | "X" — Jonas Brothers & Karol G | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Eliminated |
| Jazz | "I Lived" — OneRepublic | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | ||
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
- ^ Johnny and Britt received three bonus points for this dance relay.
- ^ Johnny and Britt received zero bonus points for losing this dance-off.
Season 30
editCelebrity partner: Martin Kove
| Week | Dance | Music | Judges' scores[a] | Total score | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paso doble | "You're the Best" — Joe Esposito | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | Safe |
| 2 | Cha-cha-cha | "Twist and Shout" — The Isley Brothers | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | Eliminated |
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
Season 31
editCelebrity partner: Daniel Durant
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
- ^ Daniel and Britt received one point in this dance marathon.
- ^ Daniel and Britt also received a score of 8 from guest judge Michael Bublé.
- ^ Daniel and Britt received zero points for losing this dance relay.
Season 32
editCelebrity partner: Adrian Peterson
| Week | Dance | Music | Judges' scores[a] | Total score | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salsa | "Yeah!" — Usher | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | Safe |
| 2 | Samba | "Taki Taki" — DJ Snake, feat. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | Bottom two |
| 3 | Quickstep | "You Can't Hurry Love" — The Supremes | 9 | 8 | 8 | 34[b] | Safe |
| 4 | Viennese waltz | "Baby Mine" (from Dumbo) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | Eliminated |
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
- ^ Adrian and Britt also received a score of 9 from guest judge Michael Strahan.
Season 33
editCelebrity partner: Eric Roberts
| Week | Dance | Music | Judges' scores[a] | Total score | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha | "Old Time Rock and Roll" — Bob Seger | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | Safe |
| 2 | Waltz | "Main Title (The Godfather Waltz)" — Nino Rota & Carlo Savina | |||||
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli.
References
edit- ^ Bloom, Mike (November 16, 2020). "Here's Everything You Need to Know About Britt Stewart, Dancing with the Stars' First Black Female Main Pro Cast Member". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ a b "Pro Dancer Britt Stewart Inspires and Break Barriers on DWTS". Chicago Defender. December 21, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ "Britt Stewart". IMDb. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "From "High School Musical" to "Dancing with the Stars," Britt Stewart Can Conquer It All". Dance Magazine. August 23, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "ABOUT". Britt Benae Stewart. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "TV Tinsel: Take in the sights and sounds as Ribeiro hosts 'A Capitol Fourth'". Whittier Daily News. July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ "DWTS Partners Are Dating, Go IG Official: 'My Valentine'". heavy.com. February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Siwak, Miranda (March 24, 2023). "'DWTS' Pro Britt Stewart and Daniel Durant's Relationship Timeline: From Dancing to Dating". Us Weekly.
- ^ "'DWTS' Pro Britt Stewart and 'CODA' Star Daniel Durant Are Engaged (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "Meet Britt Stewart, the First Black Female Pro on "Dancing with the Stars"". Dance Spirit. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "'Dancing with the Stars' 2020: Pairs for season 29 revealed". Good Morning America. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dancing With The Stars Season 30: Full List Of Dancing Couples". ScreenRant. September 24, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dancing with the Stars: Teresa Giudice, Wayne Brady, Selma Blair and More Celebs Join Season 31". Peoplemag. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ Longeretta, Emily (November 15, 2022). "'Dancing With the Stars' Season 31 Finalists Revealed After an Emotional Double Elimination". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ 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.