Jenna Johnson

Jenna Michelle Johnson (born April 12, 1994, in Los Angeles and raised in Provo, Utah) is an American professional ballroom and Latin dancer, choreographer, and television personality. She first gained prominence on So You Think You Can Dance Season 10, making the top eight, and later joined Dancing with the Stars: starting as a troupe member (seasons 18–22), then rising to pro dancer in Season 23 (2016) The Times of India+11The Cinemaholic+11BrainyQuote+11. As a competitor, she has dominated the DWTS stage—winning Season 26 with Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon and again winning Season 33 alongside Joey Graziadei—and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for choreography in recognition of her creative excellence +7+7TheCityCeleb+7.

From a young age, Jenna has been immersed in dance. She holds multiple titles, including being a five-time U.S. National Latin Champion, National Youth 10-Dance Champion, and three-time National Contemporary Champion. She even represented the U.S. at the World Latin Dance Championships in 2012, showcasing her elite-level dedication and skill across multiple dance disciplines Readimo+8+8The Cinemaholic+8.

Jenna Johnson is also known for her reflective and motivational outlook on self-worth, balance, and growth. She has shared:

“I think the dance world is really hard, we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to look a certain way, and so that was a battle that I had to figure out for myself.”

“Everyone’s on their own journey... you’re going to have ups and downs, but you need to be content with your own journey and find what works for you.”

“Working out early in the morning is a form of meditation for me... it’s practically the only hour to myself.” Readimo+1BrainyQuote+1BrainyQuote

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