Flavia Cacace facts for kids
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Flavia Cacace-Mistry
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Cacace at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards
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| Born | 1980 (age 44–45) Naples, Italy
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Professional dancer, choreographer |
| Known for | With dance partner Vincent Simone:
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| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Jimi Mistry (m. 2013) |
| Partner(s) | Matt Di Angelo (2007–2010) Vincent Simone (1999–2007) |
Flavia Cacace-Mistry, born in 1980, is a talented Italian British professional dancer. She is well-known for her dance partnership with Vincent Simone. Together, they are often called 'Vincent and Flavia'. From 2006 to 2012, both dancers were popular on the BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Flavia Cacace was born in Naples, Italy. She was the youngest of six children in her family. When she was four years old, her father, who was a chef, moved for a new job. This brought Flavia and her family to the United Kingdom. She went to St Peter's Catholic School in Guildford and finished school in 1995.
Flavia's Dance Career
Flavia Cacace has had a very successful career as a professional dancer. She has won many awards and appeared on popular TV shows.
Strictly Come Dancing Journey
Strictly Come Dancing is a famous TV show where professional dancers team up with celebrities. They learn and perform different dance styles. Flavia was a professional dancer on the show for many years.
| Series | Partner | Place | Average Score |
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| 4 | Jimmy Tarbuck | 12th | 17.0 |
| 5 | Matt Di Angelo | 2nd | 32.9 |
| 6 | Phil Daniels | 16th | 20.0 |
| 7 | Craig Kelly | 9th | 21.0 |
| 8 | Jimi Mistry | 10th | 28.3 |
| 9 | Russell Grant | 8th | 24.3 |
| 10 | Louis Smith | 1st | 33.5 |
In 2005, Flavia and Vincent Simone helped introduce a new dance style to Strictly Come Dancing. They choreographed a group Argentine Tango to show everyone what the dance was like. The next year, the Argentine Tango became a competitive dance on the show.
Flavia joined the fourth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2006. Her celebrity partner was the comedian Jimmy Tarbuck. However, they had to leave the show early due to medical reasons.
Flavia and Vincent Simone announced in June 2013 that they would not be returning to Strictly Come Dancing. They wanted to focus on other exciting dance shows and projects.
Other Appearances and Projects
Beyond Strictly Come Dancing, Flavia has explored other opportunities. In January 2012, she appeared on the BBC TV series The Magicians.
Flavia and Vincent Simone also created a dance app called 'Dance with Vincent and Flavia'. This free app helps users learn basic dance steps. It also guides them to become more skilled dancers with their help. The app was published by International Celebrity Networks.
Dance Achievements
Flavia Cacace has won many important dance titles with her professional partner, Vincent Simone. These titles show how skilled and successful they are as a dance duo:
- UK Professional Ten Dance Champions from 2002 to 2006
- UK Professional Showdance Champions from 2003 to 2006
- UK Argentine Tango Champions in 2006
- UK Ballroom Champions
- World and European Ten Dance and Showdance finalists from 2002 to 2006
Personal Life
Flavia Cacace lives in Devon. She is married to Jimi Mistry, who was one of her celebrity partners on Strictly Come Dancing. They announced their engagement on Twitter in January 2013. Their wedding took place in London in December 2013.
See also
In Spanish: Flavia Cacace para niños
