When it comes to Strictly Come Dancing, most eyes are on the celebs rather than their professional dance partners. At least, that’s the official version. The reality may be somewhat different.
By definition, the dancers tend to be relatively young, fit, agile and rather alluring to viewers of both sexes and of all persuasions. And one of Strictly’s latest male dancers is certainly proving a hit with most of the ladies (and perhaps quite a few of the men) tuning in to the BBC’s Strictly each Saturday teatime.
Siberia’s own Pasha Kovalev, who specialises in Latin dance and who partners Manchester-born Chelsee Healey is one of the favourites to take the eventual top-slot at the world famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom in December. Those following the Strictly Come Dancing odds should remember this.
With his brown hair and brown eyes, the 5’10″, the Russian Kovalev, aged 31, looks like every woman’s dream with his smouldering good looks and athleticism. In fact, he looks a bit more Latin than Latvian – which perhaps explains his specialism when it comes to dance.
So perhaps a good proportion of the public’s votes are based more on Pasha’s good looks than Chelsee’s dancing ability? Anyone looking at the Strictly Come dancing winner odds needs to ask themselves this.
Pasha was a US National Latin Finalist in the years 2001-2006, an Ohio Star Ball Finalist 2001-2005 and a “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 3 Finalist and All Star.
He also appeared on the “So You Think You can Dance” Live Tour in 2007, and on the Australian version of “So You Think You can Dance” as a guest choreographer.
Pasha started dancing when he was eight years old before training formally in Ballroom Dancing. He has taught all styles of ballroom including International Standard, American Smooth and Rhythm but his specialty is International Latin.
