Britt Stewart

CTL-E-6149 · Person · other · 1989–present

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Britt Benae Stewart, born 21 September 1989 in Aurora, Colorado, is an American professional dancer, choreographer and teacher. She began ballet and tap classes at age three in Seattle, trained at the Artistic Fusion Dance Academy and the Denver School of the Arts, and briefly attended Loyola Marymount University before leaving to work professionally. As a teenager she was a principal dancer in the High School Musical films, and her commercial career later included Fame, Teen Beach Movie and tours and television performances with major recording artists. Stewart joined Dancing with the Stars as a troupe member in 2016 and, in August 2020, was named the first Black female professional dancer in the show's history. She reached the semifinals with Johnny Weir in her first season as a pro and recorded her best finish, fifth place, with Daniel Durant in 2022. She is president of Share the Movement, a nonprofit supporting young BIPOC dancers, and remains a Dancing with the Stars pro, competing with Taylor Hanson in the 2026 season.

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• Also known as: Britt Benae Stewart, Britt Stewart Durant

Notes

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Sources

• Dance Magazine, 'From "High School Musical" to "Dancing with the Stars," Britt Stewart Can Conquer It All' (22 Aug 2021) — Stewart began dance at three in Seattle, was a principal dancer in the High School Musical films, joined the Dancing with the Stars troupe in 2016 and in August 2020 became the first Black female Pro in the show's history, reaching the semifinal with Johnny Weir; president of Share the Movement — https://dancemagazine.com/britt-stewart-2/ (primary source · build store)
• Wikipedia, 'Britt Stewart' — Britt Benae Stewart, born 21 September 1989, Aurora, Colorado; educated at Denver School of the Arts and Loyola Marymount University; partnered Daniel Durant to fifth place in season 31, her highest placement; married Durant in 2025 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britt_Stewart (build store)
• USA Today, ''Dancing with the Stars': Super Bowl Night ends with fan-favorite duo sent home' (13 Oct 2026) — season 35 began in September 2026 and Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart were eliminated in week three, on 29 September 2026 — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv-streaming/2026/10/13/dancing-with-the-stars-super-bowl-night-2026-live-updates--live/92235193007/ (build store)

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