Alexis Warr | |
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 Warr in 2025 | |
| Born | June 5, 2000 Highland, Utah, U.S. |
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| Known for | So You Think You Can Dance Strictly Come Dancing |
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Jake Burton (m. 2018) |
Alexis Warr Burton (née Warr; born June 5, 2000) is an American dancer and choreographer. She is the first Latin and ballroom dancer to win the competition series So You Think You Can Dance, emerging victorious on its seventeenth season. After appearing as part of the dance troupe on Dancing with the Stars, she became a professional on the British version of the series Strictly Come Dancing.
Early life
[edit]Alexis Warr was born on June 5, 2000, in Highland, Utah.[1] She developed an early interest in dance through watching her sister perform in local musical theater productions.[2] Warr started training at the Center Stage Performing Arts Studio in Orem when she was six years old.[3] She learned ballet and jazz the following year, and added ballroom to her training by the age of thirteen.[2] She is also trained in contemporary, hip hop, tap, and gymnastics.[1]
Career
[edit]After leaving high school, Warr embarked on her first tour performance with Derek Hough, and subsequently worked as a dancer on America's Got Talent.[2] In 2022, Warr became a contestant on the seventeenth season of So You Think You Can Dance, ultimately going on to be crowned "America's Favorite Dancer".[4] She became the first female Ballroom and Latin dancer to claim the title.[5] Following this, she became a member of the dance troupe on Dancing with the Stars.[6][7] In 2024, she appeared in the music video for JoJo Siwa's song "Karma".[8]
2025–present: Strictly Come Dancing
[edit]In July 2025, it was announced that Warr would be joining the twenty-third series of Strictly Come Dancing in the United Kingdom as a professional dancer, alongside Julian Caillon.[9] Following the announcement, Warr said she had "admired Strictly Come Dancing for years, so joining this incredible family is such an honor."[10][11] For her inaugural series, she was partnered with social media personality George Clarke.[12]
| Series | Partner | Place | Average Score |
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| 23 | George Clarke | TBA | TBA |
Color key:
Series 23
[edit]Celebrity partner: George Clarke
| Week | Dance | Music | Judges' scores[a] | Total score | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Smooth | "Stargazing" — Myles Smith | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | No elimination |
| 2 | Paso doble | "Game of Survival" — Ruelle | TBA | |||||
- Notes
- ^ Individual judges' scores are listed in the following order: Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke.
Personal life
[edit]Warr is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[3] She married her high school sweetheart, Jake Burton, on November 15, 2018, at the Provo City Center Temple.[3][13] Warr dedicated her So You Think You Can Dance victory to her mother, who was battling brain cancer.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Randall, Caresa Alexander (May 22, 2019). "These two Utah dancers were judged by Derek Hough on World of Dance; now they're touring with him". Deseret News. Archived from the original on November 13, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ a b c DeSantis, Marissa (January 24, 2023). "So You Think You Can Dance Winner Alexis Warr Goes From Student to Star". Dance Magazine. Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Lundberg, Haley (August 11, 2022). "Latter-day Saint wins So You Think You Can Dance season 17". LDS Living. Archived from the original on August 26, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Bree, Jenna (August 11, 2022). "Utah dancer Alexis Warr Burton wins Season 17 of So You Think You Can Dance". FOX 13 News Utah. Archived from the original on August 23, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Hilton, Haley (August 11, 2022). "Alexis Warr Is America's Favorite Dancer!". Dance Magazine. Archived from the original on August 11, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Orfanides, Effie (July 27, 2025). "DWTS Pros React to Colleague's Big News Ahead of Season 34". Parade. Archived from the original on August 1, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Dimaano, Hannah (May 22, 2023). "DWTS Troupe Member Alexis Warr Awaits to Be a Pro for Season 32". Talent Recap. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "From Derek Hough to JoJo Siwa: Alexis Warr Burton shares her dance journey highlights". Fresh Living (Podcast). KUTV. May 6, 2025. Archived from the original on May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
- ^ Dean, Grace (July 27, 2025). "Strictly announces new professional dancers Alexis Warr and Julian Caillon". BBC News. Archived from the original on August 21, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Muir, Ellie (July 27, 2025). "Strictly Come Dancing announces two new professional dancers following scandal". The Independent. Archived from the original on September 20, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Allen, Abby (July 27, 2025). "Strictly announces 'incredible' new shake-up for 2025". Hello!. Archived from the original on August 2, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Cotton, Elizabeth (August 15, 2025). "BBC Strictly Come Dancing 2025 line-up in full as 15 celebrities confirmed". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
- ^ Warr Burton, Alexis [@alexis_warr]; (November 15, 2023). "Happy 5 years of being married to the love of my life! Words can't describe how much you and our relationship means to me. Looking back at all the memories we've made I'm so eternally grateful for you. I love you so much!🥹❤️". Retrieved July 31, 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ Johnson, Lottie Elizabeth (August 11, 2022). "'A love letter to my mother': Utah dancer on winning So You Think You Can Dance". Deseret News. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Pierce, Scott D. (August 10, 2022). "Did a Utahn win on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance?". The Salt Lake Tribune. Archived from the original on August 14, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2025.