Andrew Cuerden



Andrew Cuerden is a South African professional dancer.

Early Life
Andrew was born in Zimbabwe, and grew up in South Africa but moved to England to further his dance career in 1996.

Career
Dancing with partner Hanna Haarala they reached 4th place in the UK amateur Latin rankings, before turning pro on February 5. He, along with Haarala was chosen to tutor a celebrity in the third series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Jaye Jacobs. He was eliminated in week 2, but performed in many professional demonstrations.

Previously ranked 25th in the world professional Latin rankings with professional partner Hanna Haarala, and 2nd in the Finnish Latin Rankings as well as reaching the Quarter Final of "The International Championships" Professional Latin 2006. Andrew and Hanna retired from competing in May 2008. They remain dance partners and now teach in and around London as well as perform their Latin Emotion Cabaret performance around the world.