Karen Hardy
- January 4, 2024
- Dancer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Karen Hardy |
Occupation | Dancer |
Date Of Birth | Jul 14, 1970(1970-07-14) |
Age | 54 |
Birthplace | Weymouth |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Massachusetts |
Horoscope | Cancer |
Karen Hardy Biography
Name | Karen Hardy |
Birthday | Jul 14 |
Birth Year | 1970 |
Place Of Birth | Weymouth |
Home Town | Massachusetts |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Spouse | Conrad Murray |
Children(s) | Taylor Murray, Callum Murray |
Karen Hardy is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on July 14, 1970 in Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States. English Professional ballroom dancer, coach, and instructor who was the winner of an official International Latin America Dance Championship along with Bryan Watson in 1998.
She danced by She was partnered with Gary Rhodes in the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing. in the 2008 season in Strictly Come Dancing.
Hardy turned professional in August 1994, after being asked to partner South African dancer Bryan Watson. They were highly successful from 1995–1999. In January 1995 they entered the Professional Final of the Pioneer United Kingdom Open Championship finishing fourth. Their progress to the top continued over the coming year going from fourth to first. The couple won the Carl Alan award for services to the dance world, and were named the most outstanding Latin American couple in 1995 by the Ballroom Dancers’ Federation. During their 5-year partnership they were World Masters, Osaka World Trophy, United Kingdom Open, International Open, British National, Italian Open, London Open, Yankee Classic Professional Latin American Champions.
Karen Hardy is a British professional ballroom dancer, coach, teacher and adjudicator. In 1998 she won the professional International Latin American Dance Championship with Bryan Watson. She also won the United Kingdom Open, British National, European and World Masters championships. She now runs a dance studio at Imperial Wharf, London.
She was married to ex- New Zealand dancer Conrad Murray in 2003. They have a son called Callum who was born in 2005.
Karen Hardy Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Dancer |
House | Living in own house. |
Karen Hardy is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Karen Hardy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She began dancing in the local community at the age of five. Later, at the age of 18 she began competing throughout the United States for two years and won two titles, the East as well as West Coast amateur titles.
She was a part of her role in the Channel 4 television series Faking It in the fourth episode of the series.
She started dancing aged five in her home town of Bournemouth, and competed in the United States for two years from the age of 18 winning both East and West Coast amateur championship titles. She returned to the UK in 1990 after two years in America where she teamed up with new partner Mark Lunn. It only took 6 months before they broke into the finals worldwide, representing England.
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Who is Karen Hardy Dating?
According to our records, Karen Hardy married to Conrad Murray. As of December 1, 2023, Karen Hardy’s is not dating anyone.
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In the 2008 series of Strictly Come Dancing, Hardy partnered Gary Rhodes. They were knocked out in week 3. She has since said that she left as due to Gary Rhodes work commitments he was unable to train much and so each week they would be struggling to do the routines. This caused arguments due to frustration on both sides which she didn’t like causing her to “fall out of Love” with it. She does however continue to make regular appearances on sister-show Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two giving her professional opinion on the couple’s training and performances.
Facts & Trivia
Karen Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Karen Hardy celebrates birthday on July 14 of every year.
At the age of eight Hardy was diagnosed with a rare and acute form of ear cancer. Despite successive operations, the cancer returned three times. As a consequence of this, Hardy was advised to take up the art of ballroom dancing to compensate for the loss in her balance. A last-ditch operation when she was 21 cleared the cancer permanently. As a result of the cancer, Hardy lost 70% of the hearing in her left ear and in August 2012 was fitted with a hearing device.
What is Karen Hardy doing?
She now runs a dance studio at Imperial Wharf, London. She is best known for being a professional dancer in Strictly Come Dancing from 2005 to 2009 and as a regular contributor to Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two. She has also filled in for some of the judges on The Strictly Live Tour.
Who is Karen Hardy married to?
Conrad Murray
How old is Karen Hardy?
51 years (July 14, 1970)
Who used choreography corner?
Erin Boag took over Choreography Corner from Karen Hardy… It’s in fact thought that Erin is a temporary presenter, and Karen will return at some point later in the series.
What does Matthew Cutler do now?
Matthew Cutler, (Five series, 2005-9) Matthew, 44, now teaches Zumba and other classes in Croydon at Matico Dance Studio , which he co-runs with Enrico Stey, another professional dancer.