Karen Hauer

Karen Hauer has been confirmed as a brand new professional dancer for Strictly Come Dancing 2012 when it returns this autumn.

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Age	30
Dance Partner	Nicky Byrne

Karen is trained as a dancer and choreographer and has worked with some of the biggest stars in the world, including Jennifer Lopez. She has won numerous ballroom awards including World Mambo Champion in 2008 and Professional American Rhythm Rising Star Champion in 2009.

If I could dance how I feel about joining Strictly - then you'd be able to see how excited I am!Karen Hauer

Most recently Karen starred as a principal dancer in the hit show Burn The Floor. She is a ballroom dancer from Valencia, Venezuela who moved to New York when she was eight years old.