Luba Mushtuk facts for kids

Luba Mushtuk, born on November 14, 1989, is a talented dancer and choreographer. She is from Russia and has also become a British citizen. She is well-known for her role as a professional dancer on the popular TV show Strictly Come Dancing.

Early Life and Dance Journey

Luba was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia. When she was 12 years old, she moved to Italy to follow her dream of dancing. On November 20, 2023, she shared that she had become a British citizen.

Luba's Dance Achievements

Luba is a very successful dancer! She won the Italian Dance Championship four times. She was also the Italian Open Latin Show Dance champion. She even placed second in the European 10 Dance Championships. She was also a finalist in the Latin European Championships. These wins show how skilled she is in different dance styles.

Strictly Come Dancing Career

In 2018, the BBC announced that Luba would join Strictly Come Dancing. This is a famous British TV show where celebrities learn to dance with professional partners.

Luba has danced in several special episodes:

• In 2018, she won the Children in Need special with Shane Lynch.
• She also competed in the 2018 Christmas special with actor Jake Wood.
• For the 2021 Christmas Special, she danced with Jay Blades.
• She partnered with Rickie Haywood-Williams for the 2022 Christmas Special.

Main Series Partnerships

Luba has been partnered with several celebrities in the main series of Strictly Come Dancing:

• For series 17, Luba danced with rower James Cracknell. They were the first couple to leave the competition.
• In series 18, she was partnered with former NFL player Jason Bell. They were the second couple to be eliminated.
• After two years in the show's dance troupe, Luba returned as a main professional. For series 21, she danced with actor Adam Thomas. They were the sixth couple to leave the show.
• For series 22, Luba was partnered with TV presenter Nick Knowles. They were the third couple to be eliminated.

Strictly Come Dancing Results Summary

Here's a quick look at Luba's results in the main Strictly Come Dancing series:

See also

In Spanish: Strictly Come Dancing para niños