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Karen Hauer

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Karen Hauer is a Venezuelan-American professional dancer best known as the longest-standing professional on Strictly Come Dancing. She is known for her enthusiastic, fun, warm, and empowering personality, always supporting her dance partners and students.

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Raised in New York City, Karen trained at the prestigious Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance and attended the Performing Arts High School, famously known as the Fame school. Her talent and dedication led her to So You Think You Can Dance, and she has since performed on both Broadway and the West End.

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A World Mambo Champion, Karen is also a passionate fitness professional. She worked as a personal trainer in NYC . She loves helping dancers and non-dancers alike connect with themselves through movement.

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Outside of dance and fitness, Karen enjoys a good cup of coffee and spending time with her partner Si and four rescue dogs—Betty, Marley, Phoebe, and Joey—who sometimes make a special appearances in her online classes.

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