Jan Ravnik, Taylor Swift. Getty Photos(2)
Jan Ravnik captured the hearts of Swifties when he stepped on stage with Taylor Swift for her Eras Tour.
Ravnik was certainly one of 16 dancers to take the stage with Swift that first evening in Glendale, Arizona, and the performer took to social media to share his appreciation for the pop star — and the chance.
“I’m past grateful to be a part of @taylorswift Eras Tour 🙏🏼❤️ Nonetheless can’t put into phrases how I really feel after yesterdays opening evening!” he wrote through Instagram in March 2023 alongside images from his first present. “I by no means thought that small city boy from Slovenia might come to date, however right here we’re 🙋🏻♂️🥹.”
Since then, he’s turn into a staple of the present, and Swifties have continued to be impressed with Ravnik’s expertise and charismatic stage presence. Ravnik grew much more in style as he caught followers’ eyes within the Eras Tour film, which hit theaters in October 2023.
When the Eras Tour kicked off for its European leg in Paris in Might, Ravnik was featured in a brand new dance duet with Swift for “Fortnight,” a lot to followers’ delight.
“Jan stepping in for Put up Malone throughout the ‘Fortnight’ set!” one consumer gushed through X. “It was all in order that unimaginable 😍🤍.”
Hold scrolling to be taught extra about Ravnik:
The place Is He From?
Ravnik grew up in Slovenia and moved to the US to pursue his dance profession. Whereas Ravnik lives within the U.S. presently, he does often go to his household in Slovenia.
“Vacation season with my fam🎄🎅🏼,” he wrote through Instagram in December 2023 alongside a number of snaps together with his family members.
He’s Gained Awards and Titles
Whereas he was a aggressive dancer, Ravnik took dwelling a number of Nationwide, European and World champion titles. He additionally received the Finest Dancer of Slovenia award twice and an award for the Finest Coach/Choreographer from the Slovenian Olympic committee.
Who Else Has He Carried out With?
Along with Swift, Ravnik has additionally shared the stage with Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, Lewis Capaldi, Khalid, Luis Fonsi and extra. He was featured in Carey’s Apple TV particular and McDonald’s business. Ravnik additionally carried out with Abdul for the Billboard Music Awards, Dick Clark’s New Yr’s Rockin’ Eve, her Las Vegas residency and her Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade efficiency.
He’s a Choreographer Too!
Ravnik isn’t solely a proficient dancer however a choreographer as nicely. On his TikTok web page, he’s shared a number of routines he’s created through the years together with a current quantity for Swift’s tune “So Lengthy London.”
He is also concerned with the Joffrey Ballet Faculty and taught a category for the scholars in January 2024.
He’s Into Health
Dance isn’t the one factor Ravnik is captivated with! He additionally has an affinity for understanding. He additionally likes to hike, run, journey bikes, surf, weight raise, and extra.
“Coaching this week 👇🏼,” he wrote through Instagram alongside a number of fitness center selfies. 142 miles/ 228km on the bike 🚴🏼, 30 miles/ 48km operating 🏃 [and] 5x weights classes 🏋🏻♂️.”