Janette Manrara was born in Miami, FL, on November 16th, 1983, to a fun filled and loving Cuban family. Always up for a performance as a child, it was evident that Janette was born to perform!

 

She began in a musical theatre school (MDA) when she was 12, taking acting, singing, and dance classes. Through the schools involvement with Univision TV, Janette was able to experience working on television as a child, making appearances on the hispanic, record breaking TV Game show Sabado Gigante. It was being on television from a young age, that developed the natural charm and charisma that Janette exposes in front of a camera today. 

 

Janette attended the school until she was 19. Then she moved studios and began classes at DanceTown. Focusing strictly on dancing, Janette began taking jazz, ballet, pointe, flamenco, hip hop, and partnering classes. It was here, under the direction of the USA based and very popular dance couple, Manuel & Lory Castro, that Janette became a strong and versatile dancer. 

 

Janette decided to audition to be a part of the hit FOX TV show, So You Think You Can Dance?. When Season 5 of the show came along, Janette was selected to be in the Top 20 dancers, and was a stand-out from the first episode! She made it all the way to top 4 girls, and after went on a 3-month USA tour with the show as well. 

 

After that, Janette made the move from Miami to LA! There, she performed with Jennifer Lopez, became a dancer in the 2010 Academy Awards (The Oscars), and was also cast as a principal dancer on the TV sensation Glee as a member of "Vocal Adrenaline" (Seasons 1 & 2). She then returned to So You Think You Can Dance?, Season 8 as an “All Star”, and shortly after got cast as a dancer in the theater show of Dancing with the Stars Live in Las Vegas! 

 

Then, Janette was offered a position as a cast member of the Broadway & international touring show, Burn the Floor! There she perfected her Latin and Ballroom with world champions Jason Gilkison & Peta Roby. She continued performing with the show for the next 4 years, all over the world as a lead cast member; mesmerizing audiences worldwide!

 

It wasn't until the the show came to the West End in London, England that the producers of the BBC1 TV Series, Strictly Come Dancing, came to watch! Instantly, they fell in love with Janette's passionate performance and quality dancing! She was shortly after cast as a Professional Dancer on Season 11 of Strictly Come Dancing, and can still be seen as a Professional Dancer on the show today! 

 

It is evident in Janette's story that performing is truly her biggest passion! With her versatility, dedication, and star quality performances, Janette became one of the hottest working dancers in the entertainment business worldwide! Being able to feel at home on stage and in front of a camera, Janette certainly continues to demonstrate her career's success in any and all projects she is a part of.