Quick Info
| Profession | Professional dancer, Strictly Come Dancing |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Caerphilly, Wales |
Latest News about Amy Dowden
06/01/2025
Amy Dowden made her emotional return to Strictly Come Dancing for the 2025 season after taking a break in 2024 to recover from breast cancer treatment. The 34-year-old Welsh dancer, who underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy in 2023, partnered with Thomas Skinner (age 33) and was celebrated by fans and colleagues for her resilience and comeback to the ballroom floor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Started Dancing | Age 8 |
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| Strictly Debut | 2017, first Welsh professional dancer |
| Notable Achievements | British National Latin Champion 2016 (with Ben Jones), four-time British National Finalist, World Championship semi-finalist 2015, Guinness World Record holder, MBE recipient |
| Health | Diagnosed with Crohn's disease at 19, breast cancer in 2023 (mastectomy and chemotherapy) |
Personal Life
| Health Conditions | Crohn's disease (diagnosed age 19), breast cancer (2023) |
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Relationships & More
| Partner | Ben Jones (dance and life partner) |
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| Spouse | Ben Jones |
Career
| Competitive Dance | British National Latin Champion 2016, first all-British pair in over 30 years; British Dance Federation Champions, English Closed Champions, Welsh Closed and Open Champions |
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| Strictly Come Dancing | Joined 2017; finalist 2019 with Karim Zeroual; partners include Brian Conley, Tom Fletcher, JJ Chalmers, Thomas Skinner (2025), JB (2024) |
| Other Work | Dare to Dance (BBC), Lorraine (ITV), Art In Motion Dance Academy (co-owner with Ben Jones), tutor, works with children with special needs |
| Documentaries | Strictly Amy: Cancer & Me (BBC One, 2024, NTA nominated) |
| Awards | MBE |
Favourites
| Dance Type | Rumba |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/amy_dowden/ | |
| https://twitter.com/dowden_amy | |
| X | https://x.com/dowden_amy |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guinness World Record for most back-Charleston kick-steps in 30 seconds | |
| 2. Passionate about working with children with special needs and learning difficulties | |
| 3. Ambassador for Crohn's & Colitis UK and Tenovus Cancer Care |