In the rest of Europe, dance is seen as a sport and in the UK it's seen as an art. And art… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I like to be so good, that no-one can have anything to say about me; my dancing speaks for itself. — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
Although I won many titles on the competition circuit, my first professional audition was in 2015 for the popular German version of… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
My sister loves to play Christmas music - especially Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' - that's definitely the… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, a show like 'Strictly' is not about what colour you are, or where you come from.… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
In London, I live with one of the other 'Strictly' dancers, Amy Dowden. She got me a chocolate advent calendar and I… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I can make a beginner, anyone with no dance experience, look amazing if we put in the hours. — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
My first passion was to create for young girls the idea that you have to be brave and courageous, it's not easy… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
My family plays a big part in my role as a dancer and my sister was my first trainer. She's still my… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I've dedicated my life to competitive dancing, so I'd like to pass that on to others. You can't be half-hearted about competitive… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
The first dance we did for 'Ain't Misbehavin' was five minutes and I was like, 'What? Five minutes!' — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I've made storylines through dance to complement the music. It's all about enhancing the singing and acting. It's been an amazing learning… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I had been dancing in competitions in South Africa since the age of four, before going on to compete internationally. — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I've made storylines through dance to complement the music. It's all about enhancing the singing and acting. It's been an amazing learning curve for… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
Although I won many titles on the competition circuit, my first professional audition was in 2015 for the popular German version of 'Strictly Come… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I know first-hand what it's like to be judged and to have someone criticise your creativity, your hard work and your art. — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
It's really important to always have a positive mind-set, no matter what people have been through. — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
The goal was for me to become a civil engineer. But one day I really felt that it was important for me to do… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
When you are different, that can lead to judges not marking you right because they think you look 'odd' - and that's in any… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
In London, I live with one of the other 'Strictly' dancers, Amy Dowden. She got me a chocolate advent calendar and I had no… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
My sister loves to play Christmas music - especially Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' - that's definitely the best to… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
I'm obsessed with 'Wicked', and I'd love to play Nala in 'The Lion King'. Some of the songs from 'The Lion King' are performed… — Oti Mabuse Copy Share Image
