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Dancing together since 1997 Darren & Lilia achieved great
success early in their career together winning the
International and British Youth Championships at under 21. As
amateur they won the British National Championships 4 times
and traveled the world in amateur events. Whilst amateur they
were invited to perform for many different types of audiences
including Elton John's 50th Birthday.
Turning Professional in 2003 Darren and Lilia won the British
Rising Star Professional Championships at their first attempt,
besting 250 couples to this prestigious title. Within their
first year as professionals they achieved a ranking in the top
6 of the World Series. They have been invited to perform their
show all over the world.
In 2004 Darren and Lilia enjoyed their most successful year -
making the World Final and the British Team.
In July 2004 they were asked to take part in the BBC
Strictly Come Dancing.
The program was the BBC success of the year and at it's peak
attracted approx. 11 million viewers.
Darren, dancing with Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders won the
show's contest and then went on to win the champion of
champions dance off. Lilia, dancing with Aled Jones were the
fan's favorite, winning the phone vote for 6 weeks.
Darren went on to present at the Royal Variety Show meeting
Prince Charles and performing with Michael Buble on stage.
Lilia has a background in ballet and gymnastics. Her favorite
dances are the Rumba and the Foxtrot. Darren's favorite dances
are the Samba and the Foxtrot.
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