Jenna Johnson (dancer)

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Jenna Johnson (dancer) born?April 12, 1994
2. Where was Jenna Johnson (dancer) born?California, USA
3. What is the primary dance styles?Latin and Ballroom
4. What is the choreographic recognition?Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography for 'Dancing with the Stars'
5. What TV shows did Jenna Johnson dance on?Jenna first danced on the reality show So You Think You Can Dance, and then she joined the popular ABC show Dancing with the Stars.
6. How many times has Jenna Johnson won Dancing with the Stars?She has won the Dancing with the Stars competition twice—once with Olympic skater Adam Rippon and again with Bachelor star Joey Graziadei.

Choreographer: An artist who conceives, designs, and arranges dance movements for performances and productions.
Latin Dance: A genre of partner dances characterized by rhythmic complexity, energetic movements, and expressive styles like Samba, Cha-Cha, and Jive.
Ballroom Dance: A category of partner dances performed in social and competitive settings, emphasizing grace, posture, and technical execution, including Waltz, Tango, and Foxtrot.
Primetime Emmy Award: A prestigious award honoring excellence in American television programming, particularly during evening broadcast hours.