Jan Ravnik made his debut on Season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside celebrity competitor Jen Affleck. Ravnik faced criticism from former DWTS pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy but won over the public with his positive attitude and his skilled choreography. However, Ravnik got his first taste of fame thanks to his inclusion in Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
Jan Ravnik Celebrates Taylor Swift on Her Birthday
In honor of Swift’s 36th birthday on December 13, Ravnik made a post on Instagram to celebrate her. He posted several photos of himself and Swift taken from the tour, as well as videos. In the caption, he shared his thoughts. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY @taylorswift,” he wrote with a red heart emoji. “I’m endlessly grateful for you, and for the 3 years we’ve shared together. You’re one of a kind!”
Fans reacted to the post with praise for Ravnik and Swift. Many also miss the Eras Tour. “Take me baaaack happy bday Taylor!” a comment reads. “These are incredible haha!! Love you,” another fan wrote.
Other reactions include, “I need these dancers on EVER taylor tour,” “Your ‘the man’ faces will always be my favorite part of that song! Soooo incredibly grateful I got to experience the Eras Tour in Chicago! Happy birthday Taylor!!!!!!!!!!!” and “Love you Jan! I how we get to see more of you in the next episodes!!”
Jan Ravnik Discusses Working with Taylor Swift
Ravnik has praised his experience of working with Swift before, and there are photos of himself and the musician on Instagram. It is clear he really valued his inclusion in her tour. In an interview with E! News in September, the professional dancer also revealed what he had learned from working with Swift.
“Just to be an icon and be true to yourself,” he said. “She’s amazing.”
At the end of the Eras Tour in December 2024, Ravnik shared his thoughts about being included in the concert as a dancer. “I still can’t find the words to fully describe what I’m feeling. It’s like there’s this weight in my chest, a mix of gratitude, love, and sadness, because saying ‘thank you’ just doesn’t seem enough,” he wrote in the caption of an Instagram post. “I never imagined I’d be performing in front of sold out stadiums across the globe. Night after night, I got to share the stage with the most dedicated, creative, and passionate people.”
Ravnik also praised those involved in the tour, including the choreographer who “pushed me to grow as an artist.” He ended his message by thanking Swift personally for “changing” his life.
