Thanks to everyone for the great wishes and welcomes to be joining the show and London. Everyone keeps on asking if I’ve met my celebrity partner yet. Come on guys – you know the nature of the show, no I haven’t quite yet – but even when I do I can’t share that! You have to keep watching the Strictly site for news.
In the meantime – here’s a vid from a photo shoot I snuck in with Budi (great photog) in Vancouver before heading to London. My fav dresses were already packed, and it was during a heat wave in Vancouver. Our original studios’ A.C. was broke so we switched last min’. We just try to make it look easy and glam, but there’s always something to roll with.
My dress fitting was so good. Seriously, Chrisanne Couture is amazing! I love my dresses and they are so very, hot! I felt like a princess twirling around in the ballgowns, the fabrics the designs. They’re just amazing.
Just check out some of their designs. I can’t wait to wear these works of art on Strictly Come Dancing. Wow.
Oh! And I got some wicked practice wear too. Speaking of – time to start doing that.
I had a great time at my first photoshoot of my journey. Heat Magazine is doing ‘Strictly Stars Without Make Up.‘ Yup, that means me all natural – no makeup.
They sent a car for me, and treated me so nicely. So great to start things proper! I heard that Kelly Osborne was also there shooting – but didn’t run into her. It’s a shame, the papers say that Sharon has turned down offers to be on Strictly Come Dancing.
Anyway, the shoot was so liberating. I give props to Heat Magazine for doing a series that keeps it real. Sans makeup.
I arrived in London with only one minor mishap at the airport – too much luggage. Had to leave a few clothes and some dance shoes with Adrian and family – who sent me off.
Been getting settled into a friends flat, which is lovely except for NO closet space. Even with my reduced luggage there’s still been no where to put it.
Problem solved! A trip to Ikea and now I have a closet. It’s beginning to feel like home. Now time to explore a bit before life starts to get crazy.
Strictly Come Dancing here I come! So my news is that I’m one of the new pro dancers added to the next season of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing (the UK version of Dancing with the Stars).
Catching my flight to London tonight – but first stopped by the set of Citytv Breakfast TV for an interview (early!!) this morning. Tangoed with BT Hosts and had an amazing time. T-A-N-G-O
Today is turning out to be a whirlwind. I still have packing…and goodbyes to say. Excited to share my adventures with all of you as I start on this next journey. And also watch for Strictly’s news on their site.
I’m back! But no time to update on my holiday yet – except that it was a great holiday. Will update soon, but now as soon as I got home I was swept into fittings. I’m on set today filming an episode for Supernatural.
It’s my second time shooting with Jensen Ackles. This time I’m an ass-kicking demon! Jensen is a great guy so makes the very, very long day easier. And thank god all the trailers have A.C. because Vancouver is in the middle of heat wave.
So it’s vacation time!!!! – I’m off on an Alaska Cruise. My first time.
To be honest the last few weeks have had me on a killer schedule. The Gemini congress in Portland was crazy fun, running two back-to-back dance camps, my dance school’s end of year show, and booking a few acting gigs in between (more on that soon). You know…the usual!
Did ya know the Port of Vancouver is homeport for the Vancouver-Alaska cruise, one of the world’s most popular cruises. Annually from May to September, more than 900,000 passengers on some 275 sailings. Make that 900,002 if you add Adrian and me.
I’m hyped to share that I’m a new ambassador for Vega!
As a professional ballroom dancer, film choreographer and dance teacher, my body is truly my temple. On any given day, I could be training for six hours, dancing cha-chas and tangos; I could be teaching groups of enthusiastic children the joy of dance; or I could be putting in a 14-hour day making movie stars look like they’ve been waltzing since they were six. To attain the levels of energy I need to keep my body running efficiently, I require a well-balanced diet, and Vega. It’s my fuel, my energy. Read more on my regime.
It’s that time of year again. To shout out what you love most about Vancouver – fill out a ballot for the Georgia Straight’s 2009 Best of Vancouver.
Until July 29 have your say about the best of the city. From Best Kept Vancouver Secret to Best Romantic Dining, your most cherished Vancouver people, secrets, and landmarks; AND your fav dancer. VOTE! for Katya Vishilas
Enter now and spread the word. Grand-prize draw for a $3,000 Flight Centre gift cert.
On Saturday, July 4 we had the Katya’s School of Dance “Year-End Show.”
My students are ages 7-16 all danced their little hearts out – from latin and tap, to ballroom. It was a great show. I’m so proud of all the kids! you guys rocked! xoxo
And I even threw in a surprise performance and danced with Dale.
I’m back! But no time to update on my holiday yet – except that it was a great holiday. Will update soon, but now as soon as I got home I was swept into fittings. I’m on set today filming an episode for 
