Britt Benae Stewart (born September 21, 1989)[1] is an American professional dancer. She is currently a professional dancer and choreographer on Dancing with the Stars.
Britt Stewart | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 21, 1989 Aurora, Colorado, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Dancer, choreographer |
| Partner | Daniel Durant (engaged) |
Early life
Stewart was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. She began dancing at the age of 3 at the Artistic Fusion Dance Academy.[2] In 2000, she was accepted into the Denver School of the Arts. After graduating in 2008, she got accepted at Loyola Marymount University and moved to Los Angeles, California.[3]
Career
She appeared in all three High School Musical movies as a principal dancer.[4] She was also a dancer on tours for singers Annie Lennox, Demi Lovato, Florence and the Machine, Janet Jackson, Rihanna and Selena Gomez.[2] She was a core dancer for singer Katy Perry for three years. She danced at Super Bowl XLIX and on her Prismatic World Tour.[citation needed]
She appeared as a dancer in the shows Bunheads, Gilmore Girls, Grey's Anatomy, and The Voice. She was a series regular on the ABC Family show Dancing Fools.[5]
Personal life
On February 14, 2023, Stewart confirmed her relationship with her former Dancing with the Stars partner Daniel Durant.[6][7] They announced their engagement on December 29, 2023.[8]
Dancing with the Stars
Stewart started working on Dancing with the Stars as a troupe member on season 23. She remained in that role until season 27. She also went on tour three times for the show. She became a pro in season 29, becoming the first black female pro on the show.[9]
In season 29, she was partnered with Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir.[10] The couple reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 10, finishing in 6th place.[11]
In season 30, she was partnered with actor Martin Kove.[12] They were eliminated in the second week of competition, finishing in last place.[13]
In season 31, she was partnered with deaf actor Daniel Durant.[14] They reached the semifinals and were eliminated week 9, finishing in 5th place.[15]
For season 32, she was partnered with NFL running back Adrian Peterson. They were eliminated in the 4th week of competition, finishing in 11th place.[16]
- Scores out of 40 are adjusted to be out of 30.
| Season | Partner | Place | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Johnny Weir | 6th | 25.1 |
| 30 | Martin Kove | 15th | 10.5 |
| 31 | Daniel Durant | 5th | 24.8 |
| 32 | Adrian Peterson | 11th | 17.5 |
Season 29
Celebrity partner: Johnny Weir
| Week | Dance / Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inaba | Hough | Tonioli | ||||
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha / "Buttons" | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | No elimination |
| 2 | Tango / "Poker Face" | 6 | 6 | 6 | 18 | Safe |
| 3 | Rumba / "Reflection" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 4 | Jive / "Crocodile Rock" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 5 | Contemporary / "Total Eclipse of the Heart" | 10 | 10 | 9 | 29 | Safe |
| 6 | Salsa / "On the Floor" | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 | Bottom two |
| 7 | Viennese waltz / "Creep" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Safe |
| 8 | Foxtrot / "Wonder" Viennese waltz relay / "I Have Nothing" | 9 Awarded | 9 3 | 9 Points | 27 + 3 = 30 | Safe |
| 9 | Quickstep / "Valerie" Jive Dance-off / "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" | 10 Awarded | 10 0 | 10 Points | 30 | Bottom two |
| 10 (Semifinals) | Salsa / "X" Jazz / "I Lived" | 9 10 | 9 10 | 9 10 | 27 30 | Eliminated |
Season 30
Celebrity partner: Martin Kove
| Week | Dance / Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inaba | Goodman | Hough | Tonioli | ||||
| 1 | Paso doble / "You're the Best" | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | No elimination |
| 2 | Cha-cha-cha / "Twist and Shout" | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | Eliminated |
Season 31
Celebrity partner: Daniel Durant
| Week | Dance / Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inaba | Goodman | Hough | Tonioli | ||||
| 1 | Tango / "Barbra Streisand" | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 27 | Safe |
| 2 | Jive / "King Creole" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | Safe |
| 3 | Rumba / "The World Is Not Enough" | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 31 | Safe |
| 4 | Quickstep / "Finally Free" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | Safe |
| 5 | Contemporary / "Both Sides, Now" Cha-cha-cha / "SexyBack" Hustle & Lindy Hop Marathon / "Hot Stuff" and "Jump, Jive an' Wail" | 8 8 Awarded | 8 8 1 | 9 8 Extra | 9 8 Point | 34 32+1=33 67 | Safe |
| 6 | Foxtrot / "Feeling Good" | 9 | 8 | 91/8 | 9 | 43 | Safe |
| 7 | Paso doble / "Bury a Friend" Freestyle (Team Dance) / "Heads Will Roll" | 8 10 | 8 9 | 9 10 | 9 10 | 34 39 | Safe |
| 8 | Jazz / "Enjoy the Silence" Cha-cha-cha relay | 10 Awarded | 9 0 | 10 Extra | 10 Points | 39 | Safe |
| 9 | Viennese waltz / "Surprise Yourself" Samba / "Light It Up (Remix)" | 9 9 | 8 8 | 9 9 | 9 8 | 35 34 | Eliminated |
1 Score given by guest judge Michael Buble.