Mark Karmalita

Mark Karmalita
Born (2003-09-18) September 18, 2003
Toronto, Canada
Occupations
  • Dancer
  • choreographer
Known forStrictly Come Dancing

Mark Karmalita (born September 18, 2003) is a Canadian dancer and choreographer, known for appearing as a professional dancer on the BBC competition series Strictly Come Dancing since 2026.

Life and career

Karmalita was born on September 18, 2003, in Toronto, Canada.[1][2][3] He is a two-time National Latin Champion in Canada, as well as a Canadian Championship winner and finalist across multiple age group dance categories. Karmalita is also an Empire Dance US Latin Rising Star Champion and was previously ranked 10th in the World at the Under 21 Latin Dance Festival in Blackpool.[4][5][6][7]

In July 2026, Karmalita was announced to be joining the twenty-fourth series of the British version of Strictly Come Dancing as a professional dancer, alongside Aleksandra Isaeva, Maddie Ingoldsby, Lethabo Monametsi and Cristian Priori.[8] Following the announcement, Karmalita said: "Joining Strictly feels incredibly special, and I'm honoured to be stepping into a ballroom with so much history and heart. I can't wait to bring my own style, connect with the audience, and enjoy every moment along the way.[9][10]

References

  1. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (July 25, 2026). "Meet the new 'Strictly Come Dancing' 2026 pros!". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing announces five new Pro Dancers". BBC. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Strictly picks internet stars for new professional dancers". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Five new professional dancers join the Strictly line-up". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing announces FIVE new professional dancers joining the 2026 line-up". Digital Spy. July 25, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Strictly Come Dancing reveals new professional dancers". RTÉ. July 25, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Five new Strictly pro dancers confirmed and one has appeared on show before". Daily Record. July 25, 2026. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  8. ↑ Magnocavallo, Fabio (July 25, 2026). "Meet the five new Strictly Come Dancing professionals ahead of 2026 series". TV Guide. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  9. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn. "Strictly Come Dancing announces five new pro dancers following exits | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ "The five new pro dancers joining the Strictly ballroom this year". The Independent. July 25, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.


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