Meet Lana
Introducing the Jazz dancer who admires Michael Jackson.
Age: 20
Date of Birth: 17/01/86
Height: 5'2"
Audition Venue: London
Dance Style: Jazz
Dance Partner: Darren Bailey
Family Life
Lana grew up in Chorley, Lancashire, with her Mum, Dad, brother and sister. She is the baby of the family.
Got to Dance
Lana started dancing when she was three at Mar-Jan Stage School in Chorley then after a short break, she joined the Carol May School of Dancing in Preston.
Lana moved to Essex in 2002 to attend the Central School of Dance and Drama, Brentwood, where she studied Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Street Jazz and Theatre Dance.
Her Partner
On the second day of recalls Lana was partnered with Darren Bailey. Lana loved dancing with Darren and really wanted him as her partner if she continued in the competition.
Living in the Mansion
Lana has no worries about living in the Dance Mansion with the other competitors. Due to her nomadic past she is used to moving around and says she has lived with every type of person ûsome good, some badú. She has a feeling everyone is going to get on really well.
Going Live
Lana is extremely excited about the prospect of performing at the live shows. She loved performing the routines to the judges and crew at the recalls and can't wait to get the chance again in front of a live audience.
Dance Idols
Lana is more inspired by dance itself than specific individuals but if she could dance with anyone it would be Michael Jackson.
