Keo Motsepe
Details
- Date of Birth:
- November 24, 1989
- Hometown:
- Pretoria
Bio:
Keo Motsepe (born Keoikantse “Keo” Motsepe on November 24, 1989 in Pretoria, South Africa) is an South African dancer and choreographer. Keo Motsepe is formally trained in dace in the styles of Latin American, Ballroom and Contemporary. He and partner Otlile Mabuse were South Africa’s undefeated Latin American Dance Champions from 2004 to 2014. They represented South Africa in major international dance competitions from 2003 and competed in the World Latin Championships in New York in 2010. In 2012, Keo made history by becoming the first South African to join the “Burn the Floor” World Tour. In 2014, Keo was the first South African star to join Dancing With The Stars. He was partnered with Olympic track star Lolo Jones. Keo is currently competing on season 20 of Dancing With The Stars with partner Charlotte McKinney.
Best Known For:
Keo Motsepe is best known as a professional dancer, having appeared on Dancing With The Stars and the Burn The Floor World Tour.
Personal Life:
Keo started dancing at the age of five after his best friend suggested they try it for fun. When he’s not dancing, he’s an avid television watcher and exploring his new home of Los Angeles.
