Stephen Vincent (dancer)
Stephen Vincent is an English dancer and choreographer. He is a former UK Latin Champion.
Early life
Vincent was born in Manchester, England. Vincent began dancing at the age of six.Amateur dancing career
Vincent began his competitive amateur dancing career in 2001 partnering with Bryony Fielding. Vincent and Fielding amassed many titles during their partnership including Junior Latin Champions at the British Closed Championships in Blackpool in 2003. They remained partners until April 2004.In July 2004, Vincent began dancing competitively with Amanda Couper. They remained partners for a year before calling it a day on their partnership in late 2005. Their year together provided many top five finishes including several first places, including the title of UK Closed Amateur 10 Dance champions in Bournemouth Summer Festival.
Professional dancing career
In 2006, Vincent joined the touring dance company Burn the Floor. He has toured annually with the company all over the world including Australia, South Africa, Asia and North America.In 2018 and 2019, Vincent joined Strictly Come Dancing professional, Giovanni Pernice as a dancer on his solo tour.
''Dancing with the Stars''
In November 2019, it was confirmed that Vincent would be joining the cast of the Irish series of Dancing with the Stars as a professional dancer. He partnered Love Island contestant, Yewande Biala. They were the first couple to be eliminated from the competition.In 2022, Vincent partnered with Irish Paralympic gold medal-winning swimmer, Ellen Keane. They reached the final, finishing as runners-up behind Nina Carberry & Pasquale La Rocca, alongside Jordan Conroy & Salome Chachua and Erica-Cody & Denys Samson.
In 2023, Vincent partnered with former state pathologist, Dr. Marie Cassidy. They were the second couple to be eliminated from the competition.
In 2024, Vincent partnered with author and Miss World 2003, Rosanna Davison. They were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition after losing their dance-off to Katja Mia & Ervinas Merfeldas.
In 2025, Vincent partnered with stand-up comedian and podcaster, Gearóid Farrelly. They were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition after losing their dance-off to Danny O'Carroll & Salome Chachua.
In 2026, Vincent partnered with singer and Eurovision winner, Niamh Kavanagh.
| Series | Partner | Place |
| 4 | Yewande Biala | 11th |
| 5 | Ellen Keane | 2nd |
| 6 | Dr. Marie Cassidy | 10th |
| 7 | Rosanna Davison | 7th |
| 8 | Gearóid Farrelly | 7th |
| 9 | Niamh Kavanagh | TBA |
Highest and Lowest Scoring Per Dance
| Dance | Partner | Highest | Partner | Lowest |
| American Smooth | Gearóid Farrelly | 22 | ||
| Cha-cha-cha | Ellen Keane Gearóid Farrelly | 21 | ||
| Charleston | Ellen Keane | 30 | Gearóid Farrelly | 25 |
| Contemporary Ballroom | Ellen Keane | 27 | Gearóid Farrelly | 23 |
| Foxtrot | Ellen Keane | 23 | Dr. Marie Cassidy | 15 |
| Jive | Ellen Keane | 27 | Dr. Marie Cassidy | 15 |
| Paso Doble | Ellen Keane | 30 | Gearóid Farrelly | 21 |
| Quickstep | Ellen Keane | 27 | Rosanna Davison | 20 |
| Rumba | Rosanna Davison | 26 | ||
| Salsa | Ellen Keane | 26 | Yewande Biala | 16 |
| Samba | Ellen Keane | 22 | ||
| Showdance | Ellen Keane | 29 | ||
| Tango | Ellen Keane Gearóid Farrelly | 21 | Dr. Marie Cassidy | 16 |
| Viennese Waltz | Gearóid Farrelly | 22 | Yewande Biala | 12 |
| Waltz | Rosanna Davison | 17 |