Jan Ravnik
Ravnik in 2023
Born	(1995-05-13)13 May 1995 (age 30)[1] Bohinj, Slovenia[2]
Occupations	Dancer choreographer
Television	Dancing with the Stars

Jan Ravnik (Slovene:[ˈjaːnˈráːʋnik], born 13 May 1995) is a Slovenian professional dancer and choreographer. He is best known for being one ofTaylor Swift's backup dancers duringthe Eras Tour and a professional dancer on the Americantelevision programDancing with the Stars.

Jan Ravnik was born on 13 May 1995 at themunicipality of Bohinj in Slovenia.^[1][2] He first started dancing at the age of six and engaged in training by the age of eight.^[3]

Ravnik was a competitive dancer, winning multiple National, European and World champion titles.^[4] In 2015, he won first place in the show dance solo members and modern solo members categories during the IDO World Show Dance Championship held inMikołajki, Poland andRiesa, Germany, respectively.^[5][6] His talent was recognized by the Slovenian Olympic Committee, which honored him with the Best Trainer/Choreographer award. He was also awarded twice as the Best Dancer of Slovenia.^[7] In 2018, he moved to theUnited States and now lives inLos Angeles.^[8]

Ravnik toured and performed with several musicians, includingPaula Abdul,Bruno Mars,Khalid,Lewis Capaldi,Luis Fonsi,Dean Lewis, andHelene Fischer.^[9][10][11] In 2022, he performed as one of Mariah Carey's backup dancers during herMerry Christmas to All!concert tour and appeared onMariah Carey Christmas: The Magic Continues.^[12] Prior to this, he was chosen to be one ofKaty Perry's dancers during herLas Vegas concert residency but later declined since it required him to forgo all his other professional projects during that time.^[3] From March 2023 to December 2024, Ravnik was a key member of the dance ensemble forthe Eras Tour,Taylor Swift's sixth concert tour, and also appeared in its accompanying concert film,Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour.^[13] During this tour, he became viral due to his performance during the song "Lavender Haze".^[14]

In addition, he appeared on the97th Academy Awards^[15] and booked shows onEvrovizijska Melodija [de],^[16]Slovenia's Got Talent [sl],^[17]America's Got Talent,The X Factor,^[18] andDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.^[7] In July 2025, he was a guest choreographer and hosted masterclasses at the 2025 Dance World Cup which took place inBurgos, Spain.^[19]

On 28 August 2025, he announced onGood Morning America that he would be joining as a professional partner for thethirty-fourth season of the American dance competitiontelevision seriesDancing with the Stars,^[20] becoming the first Slovenian to become a professional partner in the show.^[21] During the full cast announcement on 3 September, Ravnik was paired withThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck.^[22] They were eliminated on week seven and came in ninth place.^[23]

Celebrity partner: Jen Affleck

Year	Age division	IDO Dance discipline	Place	Ref.
2007	Junior	Show dance solos	6	[31]
2008		Show dance solos	7	[32]
2010		Show dance solos	4	[33]
		Show dance duos		[34]
2012	Adult	Show dance duos		[35]
2013		Modern duos	5	[36]
2015		Show dance solos		[37]

Year	Age division	IDO Dance discipline	Place	Ref.
2007	Junior	Show dance solos	8	[38]
2009		Show dance duos	6	[39]
2010		Show dance solos	13	[40]
		Show dance duos	13	[41]
2012	Adult	Modern solos	6	[42]
		Modern duos		[43]
		Show dance duos		[44]
2013		Modern duos		[45]
2014		Show dance solos		[46]
		Modern solos		[47]
2015		Show dance solos		[48]
		Modern solos		[49]
2016		Modern & contemporary solos		[50]
		Show dance solos		[51]

• 1995 births
• Living people
• Participants in American reality television series
• Slovenian male dancers

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