Janette Manrara was born in Miami, Florida to a fun-filled and loving Cuban family and it was evident from the very beginning that she was born to perform. Janette has danced all her life, and in 2013, she was cast as a Professional Dancer on Season 11 of Strictly Come Dancing, first partnering with fashion designer Julien Macdonald. Over the next eight years, she partnered with Jake Wood, Peter Andre, Melvin Odoom, Aston Merrygold, Dr Ranj, Will Bailey MBE and in her final year, she reached the final with HRVY. In 2021, Janette was ready to take on a new challenge as one of the hosts of It Takes Two. She is passionate about the power of positivity and about sharing all that she has learned about making the world a brighter place. Tiny Dancer, Big World is her first book.
‘Tiny Dancer, Big World is anything but tiny and Janette serves us up a heartfelt call to action to embrace our own journey, welcome all experiences, and endeavour to create a world filled with kindness and confidence. It’s a reminder that we have the power to be the light and make a difference in the lives of others. Darling, it’s a ten!' CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD ‘A feel good motivational book proving that anything is possible if we truly believe in ourselves’ GEMMA ATKINSON ‘Brilliant … Janette has put her whole heart into Tiny Dancer, Big World, and it shows … This book is perfect for people who want to follow their dreams, but aren’t sure where to begin. It offers the tools to make a start’ SARA DAVIES