In this episode of Break the Routine, Marius sits down with James Wilson, a British National Latin finalist turned choreographer, performer, and teacher whose career has spanned competition floors, West End stages, and the Strictly Come Dancing world. From being dragged to his first class by his cousin to dancing for Her Majesty the Queen and starring in Dancing with the Stars Turkey, James opens up about instinct, perseverance, and why longevity matters more than titles.

They talk about the reluctant beginning that shaped his life, the reality behind the glamour of touring and TV, the difference between competition prestige and real career building, and why James insists on standards and earned legitimacy while still championing collaboration, access, and giving other dancers a break.

In this conversation:

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