Quick Info
| Profession | Professional dancer, Strictly Come Dancing |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Caerphilly, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Amy Dowden
29/11/2025
Amy Dowden later shared that her second mastectomy had gone ahead and that she was recovering well. She said the first week after surgery was difficult, but her condition improved steadily as the days passed.
03/11/2025
Amy Dowden announced that she would undergo another mastectomy after a recent appointment with her medical team. She clarified that the operation was not due to a new cancer diagnosis and was part of her ongoing treatment and recovery plan.
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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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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 |
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