Keo Motsepe – Bio, Girlfriend, Married, Wife, Age, Height, Net worth
Keo Motsepe is a South African dancer whose dancing talent paved his way onto the international scene. He is best known for his serial appearances on ABC’s TV show Dancing With The Stars. Here’s everything you need to know about him.
Keo Motsepe Bio / Age
Keoikantse ‘Keo’ Motsepe was born on November 24, 1989 in Pretoria, South Africa.
Keo, whose parents later separated, always knew what he wanted to be. By the age of 5 he had already begun to show ability and interest in dancing. By the time he was 14, he had started taking it a little more seriously. Keo entered every dance competition he came across. Not only did he compete, he always came out on top. Back home in South Africa he has not spared a national dance title.
From 2004 to 2014 Keo Motsepe and his dance partner Otlile Mabuse was South Africa’s undefeated Latin dance champion of all time. The duo has been the face of South Africa in several international competitions. In 2010, the two SA represented at the World Championships in New York.
career
What started as a fun activity gradually evolved into his current career as a professional dancer.
Keo’s talent comes to life most when it comes to Latin and ballroom dancing. As a choreographer, he also masters contemporary dance movements. His first television appearance came as a professional guest on Gotta Dance South Africa in 2013.
The record-breaking dancer made history when he became the first black professional dancer on the Dancing With the Stars show . The milestone for joining the cast of professional dancers on the show were announced in 2014. Prior to the announcement, Keo was already working as a dancer on a Norwegian cruise line in Miami.
In early 2012, he became the first South African to take part in the ‘Burn the Floor’ world tour. According to ABC, Keo’s dance stint was with the Burn the Floor crew. It wasn’t long before he became the lead male dancer in the cast. He was said to have been handpicked to give a solo performance during the show’s residency at the Shaftesbury Theater in the West End.
Keo says his dancing career taught him how to treat and respect women. He said dancing made him realize he could be “the decent guy that a girl can dream of being”. He also intends to mentor young male dancers.
Keo Motsepe’s Dancing with the Stars performances
- Season 19 – Paired with Olympian Lolo Jones. They were eliminated in week 1 of the competition in 13th place.
- Season 20 – Coupled with model Charlotte McKinney. They were eliminated in week 3 at position 11.
- Season 21 – Coupled with Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan. They were the first couple to drop out in week 2 at position 13.
- Season 22 – Partnered with Full House and Fuller House actress Jodie Sweetin; dropped out in week 8 in 6th place. This would be Motsepe’s longest appearance on the show.
- Season 23 – Appeared as a squad member.
- Season 24 – Appeared as a pro dancer and was partnered with actress and comedian Charo. They were eliminated in 3rd at 11th position.
Keo hopes to be the best he can on the dance floor in the future. It will be a dream to dance with American superstar Ciara.
Keo Motsepes Networth
Keo Motsepe whose net worth is estimated at $2 million. He reportedly earns up to $300,000 from dancing, which is considered his top source of income.
Married, girlfriend, wife
The media is keeping their ears to the ground, knowing who the lucky girl would be when he leaves his single status. The SA star has been described as a private individual who keeps his affairs out of the public eye.
At this time, the media can’t confirm who the dancer is in a relationship right now, or if he’s married or not. As a dancer, the nature of his career hasn’t made it easy considering how many women are around him. The South African is said to have been in a relationship with Emma Slater in 2015. However, it turned out that the rumors were false.
height, dimensions
For his amazing dance moves, Keo certainly owes his well-built physique and unwavering stamina to his credit. The dancer is 15 cm tall and weighs 86 kg.
