Aljaž Škorjanec
Ballroom dancer, theatre performer
Aljaž Škorjanec is a Slovenian ballroom dancer, best known for being a Strictly Come Dancing professional from 2013 to 2021. Born in 1990, he won his debut season in 2013 with Abbey Clancy and remained one of the show’s most popular professionals. He left Strictly to focus on theatre, touring productions, and live performances with his wife, Janette Manrara. He remains a beloved figure in dance and entertainment. More on Wikipedia.
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As a Professional
Aljaž has been a professional dancer for 10 seasons.
| Season | Partner | Dances Danced | Weeks Active | Average Score | Season Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 11 (2013) | Abbey Clancy | 16 | 13 | 8.91 | 1st |
| Season 12 (2014) | Alison Hammond | 7 | 7 | 6.17 | 10th |
| Season 13 (2015) | Helen George | 11 | 11 | 8.25 | 6th |
| Season 14 (2016) | Daisy Lowe | 8 | 8 | 7.94 | 8th |
| Season 15 (2017) | Gemma Atkinson | 16 | 13 | 7.75 | 2nd |
| Season 16 (2018) | Kate Silverton | 9 | 9 | 6.25 | 8th |
| Season 17 (2019) | Emma Weymouth | 7 | 7 | 6.75 | 9th |
| Season 18 (2020) | Clara Amfo | 6 | 6 | 6.72 | 7th |
| Season 19 (2021) | Sara Davies | 8 | 8 | 7.13 | 8th |
| Season 22 (2024) | Tasha Ghouri | 16 | 13 | 9.33 | 2nd |
Scores Distribution
The number of times each score was recieved across all 104 dances they have danced.
Average Scores by Dance Type
The average score they recieved by the type of dance they have danced. This is an indicator of which dance this person was best at performing across all 104 dances they have danced.
| Dance Type | Average Score | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Showdance | 9.58 | 12 |
| American Smooth | 9 | 28 |
| Paso doble | 8.79 | 24 |
| Quickstep | 8.44 | 32 |
| Couple's choice | 8.42 | 12 |
| Charleston | 8.32 | 31 |
| Waltz | 8.29 | 24 |
| Salsa | 8.2 | 20 |
| Viennese waltz | 8.13 | 31 |
| Argentine tango | 7.75 | 12 |
| Foxtrot | 7.56 | 27 |
| Tango | 7.51 | 35 |
| Rumba | 7.32 | 28 |
| Samba | 7.26 | 35 |
| Jive | 6.65 | 20 |
| Cha-cha-cha | 6.15 | 39 |
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