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Emma Slater

Emma Louise Slater is a British-American professional dancer and choreographer, primarily recognized for her role on Dancing with the Stars. She has been a prominent figure on the show, showcasing her talent and contributing to its popularity through her performances and choreography. Her career is primarily centered around dance and reality television.


December 1988: Emma Slater's Birth

In December 1988, Emma Louise Slater was born. She is a British and American professional dancer and choreographer known for Dancing with the Stars.

1988: Emma Slater's Birth and Early Life

In 1988, Emma Louise Slater was born on Christmas Day in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. She began taking dance classes at an early age and, at 10, started training in ballroom and Latin dance.

2005: British Under 21 Latin American Champion

In 2005, at the age of 16, Emma Slater won the British Under 21 Latin American Championships at the Blackpool Closed 2005.

2006: United Kingdom Under 21 Latin American Champion

In 2006, Emma Slater won the United Kingdom Under 21 Latin American Championships at the Bournemouth Pavilions, England.

2008: Feature Film Debut

In 2008, Emma Slater was featured in the Universal Pictures movie Mamma Mia!, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Colin Firth, and she sang on the Grammy-nominated soundtrack.

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2009: Joining Burn the Floor

In 2009, Emma Slater joined the stage show Burn the Floor for the China tour and later the cast for an extended run at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway in New York City and a world tour.

2011: Relationship with Sasha Farber Began

In 2011, Emma Slater began dating Sasha Farber, who was also a member of Dancing with the Stars.

March 2012: Joining Dancing with the Stars

In March 2012, Emma Slater joined the fourteenth season of the American edition of Dancing with the Stars as a troupe dancer, choreographing the opening dance numbers.

September 2013: Promotion to Professional Dancer

In September 2013, Emma Slater was announced as one of the new female professional dancers for the seventeenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Her celebrity partner was Bill Engvall, and they reached the finals, finishing in 4th place.

2014: Relationship with Sasha Farber Ended

In 2014, Emma Slater and Sasha Farber ended their relationship.

December 2015: Reconciliation with Sasha Farber

In December 2015, Sasha Farber confirmed on his Instagram account that he and Emma Slater were back together after dating from 2011 to 2014.

October 2016: Engagement to Sasha Farber

On October 4, 2016, Sasha Farber proposed to Emma Slater during a broadcast of Dancing with the Stars.

May 2017: Winning Dancing with the Stars

On May 23, 2017, Rashad Jennings and Emma Slater won the competition on Dancing with the Stars, marking Slater's first win.

March 2018: Marriage to Sasha Farber

On March 25, 2018, Emma Slater married Sasha Farber, with fellow Dancing with the Stars pros as bridesmaids and Derek Hough as a groomsman.

December 2020: Citizenship

In December 2020, Emma Slater became an American citizen.

April 2022: Separation from Sasha Farber

In April 2022, Emma Slater and Sasha Farber separated.

February 2023: Divorce Filing

In February 2023, Emma Slater filed for divorce from Sasha Farber.