The best British dancers you need to know

The best British dancers you need to know - Despite what you may have seen at your last family party, Brits aren't too bad at dancing. From old Earls to brilliant ballerinas, there's never been a shortage of dancing talent in the UK. With Alesha Dixon returning with new show 'The Greatest Dancer,' here's a rundown of the British dancers you need to know about.

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Diversity -

This street dance group jumped into the public's attention back in 2009 when they became runners-up on ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’

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Alesha Dixon -

Alesha Dixon was a singer before she transitioned into dancing in 2007. She has served as a judge on ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

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Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey -

Here’s a bit of a throwback. Henry Paget was a British Lord who squandered his wealth on a wild social life. He was nicknamed The Dancing Marquess for his seductive dancing moves.

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George Sampson -

Sampson is another dancer who hit it big thanks to ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ Now he’s an ambassador for the United Dance Organisation.

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Aicha McKenzie -

McKenzie is a dancer, model, and gymnast. She’s also the CEO of AMCK Management, which manages dance projects across the UK.

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Margot Fonteyn -

Margot Fonteyn was a brilliant ballerina who danced with the Royal Ballet. She was even appointed Prima Ballerina Assoluta by Queen Elizabeth II herself.

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June Brae -

June Brae was a ballet dancer unlike any other. She passed away in 2000, but her legacy will live on for decades.

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Signature -

This street dancing duo combine British Bhangra dances with Michael Jackson moves. MJ himself gave his stamp of approval before he passed.

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Ryan Francois -

Ryan Francois (right) is a dancer who helped revive the Lindy Hop style. He prefers jazz and swing styles to more modern dancing.

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Roshanara -

The legendary Anglo-Indian dancer passed away too young at 32. However, she was instrumental in introducing Indian dance styles to British and American audiences.

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Naz Choudhury -

Naz Choudhury (left) is a specialist of Bollywood dancing, and one of the most respected in Europe at that. He is the mastermind behind projects like ‘Bollywood Showstoppers’ and ‘Bolly Flex.’

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Amy Dowden -

This Welsh dancer is the current British National Champion in Latin American Dance.

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Paul Killick -

The ballroom dancer (right) specialises in Latin styles, and has won numerous dance championships around the world.

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Sarah Churchill -

Believe it or not, Winston Churchill’s daughter was a revered actress and dancer too.

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Craig Revel Horwood - The Simon Cowell of ballroom dancing also does a spot of pantomime every now and again. He has even played the Queen in a production of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’

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Neil Jones -

This pro dancer (left) can just about do it all: tap, modern, and even ballroom. You may recognise him from ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

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Len Goodman -

Goodman is another respected judge on ‘Strictly.’ He also runs a ballroom dance school in Kent, and has been a judge on the American show 'Dancing with the Stars' since 2005.

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Peggy Spencer -

Peggy Spencer (right) was once a star of the vintage ‘Come Dancing’ show. She had a long career in ballroom dancing.

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Robin Windsor -

This Latin and ballroom dancer (right) is something special. He's headlined ‘Burn the Floor,' a world-famous dance show, which took place in the West End.

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Nicole Cutler - Nicole Cutler has a working dance partnership with ex-husband Matthew Cutler.

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Shobna Gulati -

Before she starred in ‘EastEnders’ and ‘Coronation Street,’ Gulati was a dancer in videos for Boy George.

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Chloe Hewitt -

Hewitt is a dancer and choreographer who has been crowned British, European, and World champion of ballroom and Latin dancing.

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Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - We couldn't discuss dance without bringing up Torvill (right) and Dean (left). The incredible ice dancing duo made a name for themselves around the world.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones -

That’s right—the famous Welsh actress was also a dancer. She used to be in a dance troupe that toured London, and even belly danced in ‘The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles.’

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Fiona Dickson -

Fiona Dickson is a retired dancer who once lit up London stages with her perfect routines.

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Dominique Tipper -

Tipper has a storied history in commercial dancing, working with musical groups and other acts.

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Hazel Newberry -

Hazel Newberry is one of the nation’s leading ballroom dancers and teachers. She has won the World Professional Ballroom championship three times, dancing with partner Christopher Hawkins.

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Akai Osei -

This young dancer won ‘Got to Dance’ when he was just 10. Since then, Osei has starred in movies and TV shows.

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Arlene Phillips - Who could forget about Arlene Phillips? The legendary dancer and choreographer has appeared on shows like ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ and ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’

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