Aljaž Škorjanec
Aljaž Škorjanec (born 19 February 1990) is a Slovenian dancer and choreographer, who is known for appearing on the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer from 2013 to 2021, and from 2024 onwards.
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10
Series
104
Total scored dances
3,213
Total points
7.84
Av. judge score (10)
22nd / 63
Pros rank for av. score (10)
31.31*
Av. total score (40)
23rd / 63*
Pros rank for av. score (40)
69
Total 10s awarded
6*
Perfect scores (40/40)
1
Series wins
Aljaž's dance statistics
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| # | Dance | Dances | % of total | Total points | Av. judge Score (10) | Av. dance score (40) | Perfect scores (40s) | Number of 10s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | 7 | 6.7% | 252 | 9 | 36 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | Argentine Tango | 3 | 2.9% | 93 | 7.75 | 31 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Cha Cha Cha | 10 | 9.6% | 239 | 6.13 | 24.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Charleston | 8 | 7.7% | 258 | 8.32 | 33.46 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Couple's Choice | 3 | 2.9% | 101 | 8.42 | 33.67 | 0 | 6 |
| 6 | Foxtrot | 7 | 6.7% | 204 | 7.56 | 30.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Jive | 5 | 4.8% | 133 | 6.65 | 26.75 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Paso Doble | 6 | 5.8% | 211 | 8.79 | 35.17 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Quickstep | 8 | 7.7% | 270 | 8.44 | 33.75 | 0 | 7 |
| 10 | Rumba | 7 | 6.7% | 205 | 7.32 | 29.29 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Salsa | 5 | 4.8% | 164 | 8.2 | 32.8 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Samba | 9 | 8.7% | 254 | 7.26 | 28.89 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Showdance | 3 | 2.9% | 115 | 9.58 | 38.33 | 1 | 8 |
| 14 | Tango | 9 | 8.7% | 263 | 7.51 | 29.96 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Viennese Waltz | 8 | 7.7% | 252 | 8.13 | 32.21 | 0 | 4 |
| 16 | Waltz | 6 | 5.8% | 199 | 8.29 | 33.17 | 2 | 8 |
Aljaž's series outcomes
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| # | Series | Celebrity | Show type | Week | Position | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 - S11 | Abbey Clancy | Final | 13 | 1st | Winners |
| 2 | 2014 - S12 | Alison Hammond | Normal show | 7 | 10th | Eliminated |
| 3 | 2015 - S13 | Helen George | Musicals week | 11 | 6th | Eliminated |
| 4 | 2016 - S14 | Daisy Lowe | Normal show | 8 | 8th | Eliminated |
| 5 | 2017 - S15 | Gemma Atkinson | Final | 13 | 2nd | Runners-up |
| 6 | 2018 - S16 | Kate Silverton | Blackpool week | 9 | 8th | Eliminated |
| 7 | 2019 - S17 | Emma Weymouth | Normal show | 7 | 9th | Eliminated |
| 8 | 2020 - S18 | Clara Amfo | Normal show | 6 | 7th | Eliminated |
| 9 | 2021 - S19 | Sara Davies | Normal show | 8 | 8th | Eliminated |
| 10 | 2024 - S22 | Tasha Ghouri | Final | 13 | 2nd | Runners-up |
Aljaž Škorjanec | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1990 Ptuj, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer and choreographer |
| Spouse |
Janette Manrara (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
Aljaž's facts and stats
- Aljaž is the pro with most 10s for both the American Smooth (16 tens – Abbey [3], Gemma [5] and Tasha [8]) and the Waltz (8 tens – Abbey [4], Tasha [4])
- His American Smooth with Tasha (S22) was a ‘double-40’ dance; it’s one of 6 double-40 dances (Vincent & Rachel, Foxtrot S6; Pamela & James, Viennese Waltz S8; Danny & Oti, Samba S14; Karim & Amy, Jive S17; Fleur & Vito, Couple’s Choice S20)
- Tasha and Aljaž are one of 3 couples in a Semi-Final dance-off with a perfect-scoring routine:
- Matt & Flavia survived against Gethin & Camilla with their 40-scoring Waltz in Series 5 (2007)
- In Series 16 (2018), Ashley & Pasha eliminated Lauren & AJ with a 40-scoring American Smooth
- Tasha & Aljaž won their Semi-Final dance-off against Pete & Jowita with a perfect Waltz in Series 22 (2024)
- Aljaž is the longest serving current male pro on the show [104 dances], behind Anton [127] and Brendan [119]