Arlene Phillips
Arlene Phillips | |
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Phillips in 2009 | |
| Born | 22 May 1943 Prestwich, Lancashire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Choreographer |
| Years active | 1976–present |
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| Notable work | Annie Starlight Express Saturday Night Fever Hot Gossip Loose Women Strictly Come Dancing So You Think You Can Dance We Will Rock You |
| Partner | Angus Ion (1985–present) |
| Awards | Laurence Olivier Award Carl Alan Award |
| Website | arlenephillips |
Dame Arlene Phillips DBE (born 22 May 1943) is an English choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, former television judge, presenter, and dancer. She reached mainstream fame on television as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing (2004-2008) and So You Think You Can Dance (2010-2011). She has also achieved success as a stage choreographer on musicals including Starlight Express (1987), Grease (1993 and 2022), Saturday Night Fever (1998), and Guys and Dolls (2023).