Jenna Johnson (dancer)

Jenna Johnson
Born Jenna Michelle Johnson
(1994-04-12) April 12, 1994
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Occupation Dancer, choreographer
Years active 2013–present
Partner(s) Valentin Chmerkovskiy (fiancé)

Jenna Michelle Johnson (born April 12, 1994)[1] is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer and choreographer. She first gained attention in 2013, as she finished ladies' third runner-up on So You Think You Can Dance: season 10. Johnson continued her professional dancing career on Dancing with the Stars, winning her second season with her partner, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon.

Early life

Johnson was born and raised in Provo, Utah, the fifth of six children. She has three brothers and two sisters.[2] She started dancing at the age of three, training in different dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop, ballroom and tap among many others. Johnson is a five-time U.S. National Latin Champion, U.S. National Youth 10 Dance Champion, as well as a three-time National Contemporary Winner. In 2012, she represented the United States at the World Latin Dance Champions.[3]

So You Think You Can Dance

Johnson was a contestant on season 10 of So You Think You Can Dance. She first auditioned for season 10 in Memphis, Tennessee. Her 2 older sisters had auditioned prior to her, but were cut at Green Mile. She was paired with contemporary dancer Tucker Knox. Johnson made it to the top 8. Her specialty was Latin Ballroom. She was eliminated on August 20, 2013.[4] In 2016, she came back to So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, and she was one of the mentors and choreographers. She competed alongside Jake Monreal, and made it to Top 8 before elimination on August 1, 2016.[5] She returned to season 14 as an all-star, mentoring Kiki Nyemchek, and made it to the Top 4.

Dancing With The Stars

Johnson was a troupe member on Dancing with the Stars from season 18 to season 22. In August 2016, it was revealed on media that Johnson would be a pro on the next season.[6] She became a professional dancer on season 23 and was partnered with actor Jake T. Austin.[7] They danced jive and cha-cha and were the first couple eliminated on September 20, 2016.[8] Due to Sharna Burgess sitting out the October 31 and November 7 shows for a knee injury from the October 24 dress rehearsal, Johnson filled in as James Hinchcliffe's partner in weeks 8 and 9 and was their trio partner in Week 10.[9]

After taking season 24 off, Johnson returned in season 25 as a troupe member.[10] In April 2018, Johnson was announced to be a pro for her second time on season 26 and she was paired with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon.[11] The couple reached the finals and won the competition on May 21, 2018.[12] Johnson is one of few dancers to win in her second season and to win after being eliminated first in her previous season. [13]

Following her win, Johnson returned for season 27 and she is paired with reality television star Joe Amabile.[14]

Season Partner Place Average Score
23 Jake T. Austin 13th 23.0
26 Adam Rippon 1st 27.6
27 Joe Amabile TBA TBA

Season 23 with celebrity partner Jake T. Austin

Week Dance / Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Hough Tonioli
1 Jive / "Kiss You" 5 6 5 6 No Elimination
2 Cha-cha-cha / "Go, Diego, Go! Theme" 6 6 6 6 Eliminated

Season 26 with celebrity partner Adam Rippon

Week Dance / Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Cha-cha-cha / "Sissy That Walk" 8 8 8 Safe
2 Quickstep / "Make Way"
Team Freestyle / "Instant Replay"		 9
9		 9/91
9/101		 10
9		 Safe
3 Contemporary / "O"
Jive Dance-Off / "Johnny B. Goode"		 10
Awarded		 9/102
2		 10
Points		 Safe
4
Finals		 Jazz / "Anything You Can Do"
Freestyle / "Scooby Doo Pa Pa"		 10
9		 10
9		 10
10		 Winner

1 Score given by guest judge Rashad Jennings.

2 Score given by guest judge David Ross.

Season 27 with celebrity partner Joe Amabile

Week Dance / Song Judges' score Result
Inaba Goodman Tonioli
1 Quickstep / "Fish Out of Water" 5 4 5 Safe
2 Foxtrot / "New York State of Mind"
Jazz / "The Gambler"		 5
6		 6
6		 6
6		 Safe
3 Viennese Waltz / "You Are the Reason" 6 6 6 Safe
4 Trio Salsa / "I'm Too Sexy"

Personal life

In 2015, she began an on and off relationship with fellow DWTS pro Valentin Chmerkovskiy. In 2017, Chmerkovskiy confirmed that he and Johnson were dating again.[15] On 14 June 2018, the couple shared their engagement on Instagram.[16]

References

  1. ↑ "Jenna Johnson Bio, Wiki, Net Worth, Dating, Boyfriend, Married, Height". Bio Wikis. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
  2. ↑ "6 Must-know facts about DWTS pro Jenna Johnson, Val Chmerkovskiy's fiancé". metro.us. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Jenna Johnson". ABC. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  4. ↑ 'So You Think You Can Dance' cuts Jenna Johnson and Tucker Knox - realitytvworld.com - 21-08-2013
  5. ↑ 'So You Think You Can Dance' eliminates Jake Monreal and Jordan Wandick, determines Top 6 dancers - realitytvworld.com - 02-08-2016
  6. ↑ 'DWTS' season 23 cast update: Jenna Johnson joins pro lineup, Sherilyn Fenn in as celeb? - us.blastingnews.com - 25-08-2016
  7. ↑ Dancing with the Stars Cast Revealed: Everything to Know About Season 23 - people.com - 30-08-2016
  8. ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Eliminated 'DWTS' Star Jake T. Austin Reveals Biggest Regret, Predicts Season 23 Winner - etonline.com - 20-09-2016
  9. ↑ Dancing With the Stars' Sharna Burgess Sidelined With Knee Injury - eonline.com - 31-10-2016
  10. ↑ Gomez, Patrick (August 28, 2017). "Find Out Which Former Pros are Returning to the Dancing with the Stars Troupe for Season 25". People. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  11. ↑ Thorbecke, Catherine (April 13, 2018). "Adam Rippon, Tonya Harding and more superstar athletes to face-off in Dancing With the Stars season 26". ABC News. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ Natalie Stone; Karen Mizoguchi (May 21, 2018). "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes Crowns Adam Rippon as Its Season 26 Champion". people.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Jenna Johnson is fourth 'Dancing with the Stars' pro to go from last to first place". Goldderby. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  14. ↑ Murphy, Desiree (September 12, 2018). "'Dancing With the Stars' Season 27 Cast Revealed -- Meet the Celebs and Their Pro Partners!". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 12, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Val Chmerkovskiy on Girlfriend (and DWTS Costar) Jenna Johnson: 'I Think She's the Best Girl'". people.com. 26 September 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  16. ↑ "Dancing with the Stars' Val Chmerkovskiy and Jenna Johnson Are Engaged!". people.com. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Jordan Fisher & Lindsay Arnold		 Dancing with the Stars (US) Winners
Season 26 (Spring 2018 with Adam Rippon)		 Succeeded by
Preceded by
Geraldo Rivera & Edyta Śliwińska		 Dancing with the Stars (US) last place
Season 23 (Fall 2016 with Jake T. Austin)		 Succeeded by
Chris Kattan & Witney Carson
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