Keo Motsepe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Keo Motsepe
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Motsepe in 2015
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Keoikantse Motsepe
24 November 1989 |
| Occupation | Dancer |
| Employer | ABC |
| Television | Dancing with the Stars |
Keoikantse Motsepe (born on November 24, 1989) is a talented dancer from South Africa. He is known for his amazing Latin and Ballroom moves. Keo made history as the first black professional dancer on the popular TV show Dancing with the Stars in the United States.
Keo Motsepe's Dancing Journey
Keo Motsepe started dancing when he was just 11 years old. He quickly became a competitive dancer, representing his home country. In 2012, he joined a famous dance show called Burn the Floor. Then, in 2014, he got the exciting news that he would be a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars.
Dancing with the Stars Highlights
Keo has been a professional dancer on many seasons of Dancing with the Stars. He has danced with many different celebrities.
- In Season 19, he danced with Olympic athlete Lolo Jones. They were the first couple to leave the competition.
- For Season 20, he was paired with model Charlotte McKinney. They finished in 11th place.
- In Season 21, he danced with Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan. They were also eliminated early in the season.
- In Season 22, Keo partnered with actress Jodie Sweetin from Full House. They did very well, finishing in 6th place. During this season, Keo was part of a special dance with fellow pro Nyle DiMarco. This was the first time a same-sex dance was shown on the show anywhere in the world.
- He returned as a troupe member in Season 23.
- For Season 24, he danced with actress and comedian Charo.
- In Season 25, he was paired with Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran.
- For Season 26, he danced with former Olympic softball pitcher Jennie Finch Daigle. They made it to 4th place.
- Keo had his best season in Season 27 when he was paired with Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch. They made it all the way to the finals and finished in 3rd place! This was Keo's first time reaching the finale.
- He was a pro dancer in Season 28 but did not have a celebrity partner.
- Most recently, in Season 29, he danced with actress Anne Heche.
Here is a summary of Keo's journey on Dancing with the Stars:
| Season | Partner | Place | Average Score |
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| 19 | Lolo Jones | 13th | 22.0/40 |
| 20 | Charlotte McKinney | 12th | 23.3/40 |
| 21 | Chaka Khan | 13th | 14.0/30 |
| 22 | Jodie Sweetin | 6th | 24.5/30 |
| 24 | Charo | 11th | 23.3/40 |
| 25 | Barbara Corcoran | 13th | 15.5/30 |
| 26 | Jennie Finch Daigle | 4th | 22.0/30 |
| 27 | Evanna Lynch | 3rd | 26.7/30 |
| 29 | Anne Heche | 13th | 18.0/30 |
See also
In Spanish: Keo Motsepe para niños
