ANTON DU BEKE

 

Biography: Anton was a relatively late comer to the dancing world, not starting to learn until he was fourteen, but his natural ability meant success came quickly. He initially trained in a variety of disciplines before deciding to specialise in ballroom, winning awards nationally and internationally. Teaming up with professional partner Erin Boag, the partnership flourished, winning the NZ Champsionships within a year, and retaining the title the following year. Anton has competed in all five series of Strictly Come Dancing, winning over audiences with his personality on and off the dancefloor.
Speciality: Ballroom
Height: 5' 11"
Professional Partner: Erin Boag
Favourite Dance: Foxtrot
Least Favourite Dance: Samba
Achievements:
  • IDTA Classic Champion, 2003
  • BDF Star Ball Finalist, 2003
  • British National Finalist, 2002, 2003
  • UK & International Rising Star Finalist, 2003
  • UBC Canadian Champion 2002
  • Official Website: http://www.antondubeke.com/
    http://www.antonanderin.com/

     

     

    Strictly Come Dancing history

    Series Celebrity Last week Position
    1 Lesley Garrett 5 3rd
    2 Esther Rantzen 3 8th
    3 Patsy Palmer 8 5th
    4 Jan Ravens 5 9th
    5 Kate Garraway 7 8th
    6 Gillian Taylforth 2 = 15th
    7 Laila Rouass 12 4th

     

    Statistics

    as at the end of series 6

    Dances   Score
    Type Number   Highest LowestAverage
    Ballroom 18   34 15 25.9
    Latin 14   30 16 23.6
    Overall 32   34 15 24.6

     

    Number of 10s: 0

    Number of 40s: 0