Ervinas Merfeldas
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Choreographer
Ervinas Merfeldas | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2002-08-18) 18 August 2002 (age 23) |
| Occupations | Dancer Choreographer |
Ervinas Merfeldas (born 18 August 2002) is an Irish ballroom and Latin dancer and choreographer.
Career
Merfeldas has been dancing since the age of seven, training in ballroom and Latin styles.
In 2016, Merfeldas partnered with Gabija Raciute and competed in the WDSF World Championship in Romania.[4] In 2017, Merfeldas and Raciute finished in fifth place in the British Dance Federation Junior Latin Championships.[5] In 2019, they reached the final of the World Dance Championships - Latin discipline, ultimately finishing in sixth place.[6] In 2022, it was announced that Merfeldas would make his acting debut in The Blonde Bombshell, a stage show based on Marilyn Monroe's life scheduled to premiere on 20 November 2022 at The Helix, Dublin.[7][needs update]
Dancing with the Stars
On 22 December 2021, Merfeldas was announced as one of the new professional dancers joining the fifth series of the Irish edition of Dancing with the Stars.[8][9][10] Merfeldas was partnered with model and influencer Missy Keating, daughter of Ronan Keating and Yvonne Connolly.[11] Merfeldas and Keating performed their first routine on the opening week of the show on 9 January 2022, receiving mixed reviews from the judges and a score of 16.[12][13] They received high praise in Week 4 for their Contemporary Ballroom routine inspired by the film Wolfwalkers.[14] In the sixth week, Keating tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the couple being unable to dance and receiving a bye to the following week.[15][16] On 20 February 2022, Keating and Merfeldas were eliminated from the competition following a dance-off against Erica-Cody and Denys Samson.[17]
On 4 March, it was announced that Merfeldas would partner Erica-Cody after her regular partner, Denys Samson, tested positive for COVID-19.[18] On 13 March, it was announced that Merfeldas would partner Ellen Keane after her regular partner, Stephen Vincent, tested positive for COVID-19.[19] Merfeldas was publicly praised for his contribution and ability to step in at short notice.[20]
Merfeldas returned for the sixth series in 2023, partnered with Republic of Ireland footballer, Stephanie Roche.[21] They were the fourth couple eliminated after the first dance-off against Suzanne Jackson and Michael Danilczuk.[22]
Merfeldas returned for the seventh series in 2024, partnered with Ireland AM presenter, Katja Mia. They were the sixth couple eliminated, losing their dance-off to Blu Hydrangea & Simone Arena.
Merfeldas returned for the eighth series in 2025, partnered with social media personality, Kayleigh Trappe. They reached the final, finishing as joint runners-up to Rhys McClenaghan & Laura Nolan.
Merfeldas returned for the ninth series in 2026, partnered with Fair City actress, Stephanie Kelly.
| Series | Partner | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Missy Keating | 9th |
| 6 | Stephanie Roche | 8th |
| 7 | Katja Mia | 6th |
| 8 | Kayleigh Trappe | 2nd |
| 9 | Stephanie Kelly | 7th |
Highest and Lowest Scoring Per Dance
| Dance | Partner | Highest | Partner | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Smooth | Katja Mia | 26 | Missy Keating | 16 |
| Cha-cha-cha | Katja Mia | 24 | Stephanie Roche | 13 |
| Charleston | Katja Mia | 27 | Stephanie Roche | 23 |
| Contemporary Ballroom | Kayleigh Trappe | 29 | Missy Keating | 24 |
| Foxtrot | Katja Mia | 22 | Stephanie Roche | 13 |
| Jive | Kayleigh Trappe | 28 | ||
| Paso Doble | Katja Mia | 23 | Stephanie Roche | 14 |
| Quickstep | Kayleigh Trappe | 21 | ||
| Rumba | Kayleigh Trappe | 35 | ||
| Salsa | Kayleigh Trappe | 38 | Stephanie Roche | 17 |
| Samba | Kayleigh Trappe | 30 | Stephanie Roche | 19 |
| Showdance | Kayleigh Trappe | 38 | ||
| Tango | Kayleigh Trappe | 35 | Missy Keating | 22 |
| Viennese Waltz | Kayleigh Trappe | 29 | Katja Mia | 23 |
| Waltz |
- Series 5 – with celebrity partner Missy Keating
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | Barry | Gourounlian | ||||
| 1 | American Smooth / "Baby Love" | 4 | 6 | 6 | 16 | No elimination |
| 2 | No dance performed | - | - | - | - | |
| 3 | Samba / "Dynamite" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | Safe |
| 4 | Contemporary Ballroom / "Running with the Wolves" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 5 | Tango / "Prisoner" | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | Safe |
| 6* | Viennese Waltz / No dance performed | - | - | - | - | Given bye |
| 7 | Charleston / "Out Out" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Eliminated |
*Due to Keating testing positive for COVID-19, the couple did not dance in Week 6 but were given a bye to compete in the following week.[23]
- Series 6 – with celebrity partner Stephanie Roche
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | Barry | Gourounlian | ||||
| 1 | Cha-cha-cha / "Crazy What Love Can Do" | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | No elimination |
| 2 | Foxtrot / "Love Song" | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | |
| 3 | Charleston / "Hustle" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | Safe |
| 4 | Salsa / "Rhythm of the Night" | 5 | 6 | 6 | 17 | Safe |
| 5 | Paso Doble / "Edge of Seventeen" | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | Safe |
| 6 | Contemporary Ballroom / "Fight Song" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | No elimination |
| 7 | Samba / "Con Calma" | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | Eliminated |
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | Barry | Gourounlian | ||||
| 1 | Samba / "My Love" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | No elimination |
| 2 | Foxtrot / "Killer Queen" | 7 | 7 | 8 | 22 | |
| 3 | Cha-cha-cha / "Cuff It" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 24 | Safe |
| 4 | Paso Doble / "Queen of the Night" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | Safe |
| 5 | Viennese Waltz / "Keep Holding On" | 7 | 8 | 8 | 23 | Safe |
| 6 | Tango / "Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 26 | No elimination |
| 7 | Charleston / "I Need You" | 9 | 9 | 9 | 27 | Safe |
| 8 | American Smooth / "Everlasting Love" | 8 | 9 | 9 | 26 | Bottom two |
| 9 | Salsa / "Levitating" Team Dance / "Electric Energy" |
9 10 |
9 9 |
10 9 |
28 28 |
Eliminated |
- Series 8 – with celebrity partner Kayleigh Trappe
| Week No. | Dance/Song | Judges' score | Total | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | Byrne | Barry | Gourounlian | ||||
| 1 | Jive / "Yes" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 | No elimination |
| 2 | Viennese Waltz / "Timeless" | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 29 | |
| 3 | Cha-cha-cha / "Espresso" | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 24 | Safe |
| 4 | Quickstep / "The Aristocats" | 7 | 7 | - | 7 | 21 | Safe |
| 5 | Contemporary Ballroom / "Brave" | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 29 | Safe |
| 6 | Samba / "Fuego" | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 30 | Safe |
| 7 | Salsa / "Let There Be Love" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | Safe |
| 8 | Charleston / "That's Entertainment" | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | Safe |
| 9 | Rumba / "I Will Always Love You" Team Dance / "Footloose" |
8 8 |
8 9 |
8 9 |
9 9 |
33 35 |
Safe |
| 10 | Tango / "Hot to Go!" Scare-a-thon / "Time Warp" |
8 Couple |
9 awarded |
9 3 |
9 points |
35 38 |
Safe |
| 11 | Salsa / "Let There Be Love" Showdance / "Wildest Dreams (R3hab remix)" |
9 9 |
10 10 |
9 9 |
10 10 |
38 38 |
Runners-up |
- Series 9 – with celebrity partner Stephanie Kelly
References
- ↑ "Five new professionals are joining DWTS". VIP Magazine. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ "Dancing With The Stars Viewers Swoon Over New Arrivals". 2022-01-09. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ "Scoil Na Mainistreach Celbridge, Oldtown Road, Celbridge (2022)". www.schoolandcollegelistings.com. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ "Ranking of the WDSF Standard Junior II in Timisoara - Romania on 04 June 2016 | World DanceSport Federation at worlddancesport.org". www.worlddancesport.org. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ↑ "Competition Results | BDF Online". Retrieved 2021-11-10.
- ↑ "23/Mar/2019 Adults RS Latin". www.worldmasters.at. Retrieved 2022-06-30.
- ↑ "Meet The Team – Blonde Bomb Shell". Retrieved 2022-10-13.
- ↑ "Dancing with the Stars professional dancers revealed". rte.ie. 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Dancing with the Stars reveal twelve Professional Dancers for new Season". Extra.ie. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Five new pro-dancers join the new series of Dancing With The Stars". sundayworld. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ↑ "Missy Keating responds to rumours she's dating her Dancing With The Stars partner". sundayworld. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ Mallon, Sandra (2022-01-12). "Romance rumours sparked between Missy and Ervinas". DublinLive. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ Power, Ed. "Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ, meaner and leaner than BBC's Strictly". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ Moloughney, Sian. "Kilkenny-made Wolfwalkers transformed into amazing dance routine on Dancing With The Stars!". www.kilkennypeople.ie. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ O’Donoghue, Denise (2022-02-10). "Dancing with the Stars' Missy Keating 'heartbroken' after positive Covid-19 test". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ "Missy Keating celebrates her 21st birthday on Instagram". sundayworld. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ O’Donoghue, Denise (2022-02-10). "Dancing with the Stars' Missy Keating 'heartbroken' after positive Covid-19 test". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
- ↑ "DWTS professional Denys Samson to miss Sunday's show". rte.ie. 2022-03-04.
- ↑ "Stephen Vincent out of tonight's Dancing with the Stars". rte.ie. 2022-03-13.
- ↑ "Everyone is saying same thing about Ervinas after Dancing with the Stars performance - Extra.ie". 2022-03-13. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ Glennon, Nicole (2022-12-19). "Dancing with the Stars: Pairings revealed as Dr Marie Cassidy, Carl Mullan, prepare to dance". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ↑ "Dancing with the Stars week 7: Did the wrong sports star get voted off?". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
- ↑ "Missy Keating to miss Sunday's DWTS due to Covid-19". rte.ie. 2022-02-10.
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