Jessica Raffa
Celebrity Partner: Gerrard Gosens
Jessica, 24, has been dancing since the age of 3. She started her dancing career with the Junior Australian Ballet, then ventured into Ballroom.
This led her to compete on both a national and international level for over ten years. She was trained in London by World Champion Latin dancers such as Brian Watson and John Eftidal. At 15, Jessica competed at the prestigious Blackpool Ballroom Dancing Competition in 1999.
Eight years ago, Jessica joined the cast of 'Burn The Floor'. She started teaching dance to blind and vision impaired people after performing a blindfolded dance in the show. Jessica has taught throughout Australia and the US, working closely with Vision Australia.
Togther with producer Harley Medcalf, Jessica created the non-profit organisation Blindfold, raising money for deaf and blind children in Australia.
Jessica was the head spokesperson for 'Burn the Floor presents Floorplay', representing the company at promotional events in Australia, China, Japan, Europe and North America. Two documentaries have been aired in Japan focusing solely on Jessica's life and role in 'Floorplay'.
This year, Jessica assisted Jason Gilkinson with his choreographing duties on So You Think You Can Dance.
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Jesskaa 03:12pm Monday 06th July 2009 EST Report AbuseOMG!!! I wish i could help out with blindfold. I looked you up before the season started and I was astounded at just wht you could do with Adrienne who you helped when you were travelling with burn the floor. Hope Blindfold goes well... Jesskaa
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gary.roche 12:54pm Monday 06th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Jessica , I really admire the task you have taken on with Gerrard , it would be a very time consuming job , to teach dancing to a blind person and I can see from your profile that you have the background to give yourself & Gerrard the best possible chance in this competition. I would say the work you have put in , with the touch-feel approach before even starting to teach the dance moves has required a lot of time and patience and I really would like to congratulate you for what you have ...
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Michelle 11:10pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report AbuseYou two were fantastic, you are a very talented woman to guide him the way you have, very well done to you both my duaghter loves your dress where did you get it lol
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Mark G 11:04pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Jessica Nice work. Your talent is times two as you show twice the skill of others as you support Gerrard in his journey. While he will get deserved praise for his courage and endeavours no one should miss the skill and talent of yours as his partners. Good luck.
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tamara_h 10:09pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
woah. you two glide as if you were one. it was mermerising and beautiful.
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tamara_h 10:08pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
woah. you two glide together like one. it was mermerising and beautiful.
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andy 09:43pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report Abusewell done, and keep it up. Hope you'll do the best you can Cheers Andrew
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kim 09:10pm Sunday 05th July 2009 EST Report Abuse
Would be very keen to hear more about the way you teach blind and vision impaired to dance. I am a guide dog instructor, and in my nights off I also teach dancing. I see this as an amazing venture you are doing - great job and keep up the great work.
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