Helene Spilling | |
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Born | Gjerdrum, Norway | 17 April 1996
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Years active | 2011–present |
Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) |
Partner | Martin Ødegaard |
Helene Spilling (born 17 April 1996) is a Norwegian professional dancer. She is best known for her appearances on Skal vi danse, the Norwegian edition of Dancing with the Stars . During her competitive dancing career, she won the Norwegian dance championship 17 times, and represented Norway in European and world tournaments.
Helene Spilling [1] was born on 17 April 1996 [2] in Gjerdrum, [3] to Anne Stenseth Spilling and Pieter Spilling. [4] Her eyes were opened to dance when, at a young age, she would watch Skal vi danse at home. [5] Spilling began to dance at the age of 12, progressing quickly as she showcased her potential. [6] Before deciding to pursue a career in dance, she also had an interest in gymnastics and excelled in many other sports. [7]
In 2011, Spilling danced competitively for the first time with Christian Skibsrud. They won the NM in Latin and 10-dance. The following year, they competed in the U19 category and won a gold medal in ballroom dancing.
Between 2013 and 2017, she won twelve NM titles in the U19, U21 and adult classes with Jonas Pettersen. [8] [9] She and Pettersen were the winners of the Kongepokal in 2017. [10]
In 2017, Spilling moved to Lithuania alone to venture further with a new dance partner, Dominykas Granskas, who hailed from the country. Representing Norway, they competed in both European and world tournaments for the Lillestrøm-based dance school LSKdans, and in 2018 became the Northern European Champions in standard dance. In addition to this, they made it to the quarter-finals in Grand Slam competitions. [11] Spilling and Granskas were honoured at the 2019 "Dance Awards" in Norway, receiving the "Duo of the Year" prize. [12] In total, Spilling secured 17 gold medals, four silver medals and two bronze medals from the NM throughout her time competing. After two and a half years in Lithuania, she returned to Norway.
In 2020, Spilling received an offer to be one of the professional dancers in the forthcoming season of Skal vi danse . In her debut season, she partnered television personality and presenter Nate Kahungu. They finished as runners-up to Andreas Wahl and Mai Mentzoni. [13]
In her second season the following year, she was paired with journalist Simon Nitsche. They won the 17th season of Skal vi danse, triumphing against Magnus Moan and Ewa Trela. [14] [15] [16] [17] In 2022, the pair were nominated for the "Duo of the Year" award at the 2022 "Reality Awards" hosted by the Norwegian edition of the Scandinavian magazine Se og Hør. [18]
In the 2022 Skal vi danse: All Stars season, Spilling was partnered with former swimmer Aleksander Hetland. They finished in 3rd place after a dance-off against Jørgine Massa Vasstrand and Santino Mirenna in the semi-final. [19] [20]
In the 2023 season of Skal vi danse, Spilling was paired with stylist Harlem Alexander. [21] They ended in 4th place after a dance-off against Alexandra Joner and Ole Thomas Hansen in the quarter-final. [22] [23]
Year | Season | Partner | Place | Average score | Total points |
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2020 | 16 | Nate Kahungu | 2nd | 35.81 | 573 |
2021 | 17 | Simon Nitsche | 1st | 28.31 | 453 |
2022 | 18 | Aleksander Hetland | 3rd | 26.17 | 314 |
2023 | 19 | Harlem Alexander | 4th | 25.70 | 257 |
Week no. | Dance | Song | Judges' scores | Total | Result |
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1 | Salsa | "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" | 7 + 7 + 7 + 6 | 27 | No elimination |
2 | Foxtrot | "When You're Smiling" | 8 + 8 + 8 + 9 | 33 | Safe |
3 | Cha Cha Cha | "Men in Black" | 6 + 7 + 6 + 7 | 26 | Safe |
4 | Show dance | "Axel F" | 9 + 9 + 10 + 10 | 38 | Safe |
5 | Rumba | "Demons" | 9 + 8 + 9 + 9 | 35 | Safe |
6 | Viennese waltz | "Neverland" | 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 | 28 | Eliminated |
7 | Show dance | "Ghettoparasitt" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | Safe (return) |
8 | Samba | "Bun Up the Dance" | 9 + 9 + 9 + 9 | 36 | Safe |
9 | Pasodoble | "Heads Will Roll" | 9 + 9 + 10 + 9 | 37 | Safe |
10 | Quickstep | "Halo / Walking on Sunshine" | 8 + 8 + 9 + 9 | 34 | Safe |
10 | Argentine tango | "Human" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | Safe |
11 | Jive | "Take on Me" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | Safe |
11 | Tango | "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" | 9 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 39 | Safe |
12 | Argentine tango | "Human" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | Safe |
12 | Foxtrot | "La Vie en rose" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | Safe |
12 | Show dance | "Dance Monkey" | 10 + 10 + 10 + 10 | 40 | 2nd place |
• Points that are highlighted in bold indicate that Nate & Helene were at the top of the leaderboard.
Week no. | Dance | Song | Judges' scores | Total | Result |
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1 | Cha Cha Cha | "Dynamite" | 8 + 8 + 8 | 24 | No elimination |
2 | Foxtrot | "En Solskinnsdag" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
3 | Rumba | "More Than Words" | 8 + 9 + 8 | 25 | Safe |
4 | Show dance | "Run Away" | 9 + 10 + 9 | 28 | Safe |
5 | Jive | "Rebel Yell" | 9 + 9 + 10 | 28 | Safe |
6 | Modern | "Writing's On the Wall" | 9 + 10 + 10 | 29 | Safe |
7 | Viennese waltz | "Ein farfar i livet" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
8 | Quickstep | "I Want Candy" | 9 + 8 + 8 | 25 | Safe |
9 | Pasodoble w/ Aleksander Hetland | "Eye of the Tiger" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
10 | Tango | "Bad Habits" | 9 + 9 + 10 | 28 | Safe |
10 | Samba | "El Diablo" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | D.O - safe |
11 | Salsa | "Hung Up" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
11 | Argentine tango | "Running" | 10 + 10 + 9 | 29 | Safe |
12 | Cha Cha Cha | "Dynamite" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
12 | Foxtrot | "Someone You Loved" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
12 | Show dance | "Blinding Lights" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Winners |
• Points that are highlighted in bold indicate that Simon & Helene were at the top of the leaderboard.
Week no. | Dance | Song | Judges' scores | Total | Result |
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1 | Tango | "Pepas" | 6 + 6 + 7 | 19 | Safe |
2 | Salsa | "Don't Go Yet" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
3 | Jive | "Fire" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
4 | Modern | "Arcade" | 9 + 9 + 10 | 28 | Safe |
5 | Foxtrot | "Dancing On My Own" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
6 | Argentine tango | "Mother" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
7 | Show dance | "Rock Your Body" | 7 + 7 + 8 | 22 | Safe |
8 | Pasodoble | "Warriors" | 10 + 9 + 10 | 29 | Safe |
9 | Samba w/ Grunde Myhrer | "Don't Call Me Up" | 9 + 9 + 8 | 26 | Doubt |
10 | Rumba | "Toxic" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
11 | Argentine tango | "River" | 9 + 9 + 8 | 26 | Safe |
11 | Modern | "Without You" | 10 + 8 + 8 | 26 | Eliminated |
• Points that are highlighted in bold indicate that Aleksander & Helene were at the top of the leaderboard.
Week no. | Dance | Song | Judges' scores | Total | Result |
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1 | Tango | "I'm Good" | 7 + 8 + 8 | 23 | No elimination |
2 | Cha Cha Cha | "One Kiss" | 7 + 7 + 7 | 21 | Safe |
3 | Modern | "Ikke som de andre" | 8 + 8 + 8 | 24 | Safe |
4 | Pasodoble | "Mission Accomplished" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
5 | Bhangra | "Mundian To Bach Ke" | 9 + 9 + 9 | 27 | Safe |
6 | Rumba | "Når Snøen Smelter" | 10 + 10 + 10 | 30 | Safe |
7 | Quickstep | "Because We Can" | 7 + 9 + 9 | 25 | Safe |
8 | Samba | "Hip Hip Chin Chin" | 10 + 10 + 9 | 29 | Safe |
9 | Foxtrot | "You're Welcome" | 8 + 8 + 8 | 24 | Doubt |
10 | Viennese waltz | "7 Rings" | 10 + 8 + 9 | 27 | Eliminated |
• Points that are highlighted in bold indicate that Harlem & Helene were at the top of the leaderboard.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Melodi Grand Prix 2014 | Background dancer | For Linnea Dale |
2020– | Skal vi danse | Professional dancer | 2nd (2020); 1st (2021); 3rd (2022); 4th (2023) |
2021 | Alle mot alle | Contestant | Season 3; 8th place in the group stage |
2022 | 24-stjerners julekalender | Contestant | Season 1; 10th place, eliminated on day 15 of 24 |
2023 | Mesternes mester | Contestant | Season 14; 5th place, eliminated in episode 7 |
2023 | Idrettsgallaen 2023 | Herself | Presented the "Female Paralympic Athlete of the Year" award |
2023 | Melodi Grand Prix 2023 | Background dancer | For Elsie Bay |
2023 | Harm & Hegseth | Herself | Season 3; guest in episode 2 |
2024 | Drømmen om EM | Herself | Docuseries; appearance in episode 3 |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2023 | StudioP3 | Herself | Guest; June 2023 |
Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | "Pust" | TIX | Lead | [24] |
Spilling is the founder and owner of The Zone Dance Studio in Oslo. [6] In 2021, she was given a temporary lease to run the studio that was used by Skal vi danse contestants in the previous season. The building was later set to be demolished, so a new premises was needed. Spilling decided on an office building located in Torshov and with the assistance of the Skal vi danse production it was converted into a spacious and functional dance studio. It contains six dance halls, a social zone, and office spaces. [25] The Zone has since served as the place for Skal vi danse contestants to train and practice in the 2022 and 2023 seasons. [26] [27]
She founded the online dance and sportswear brand DAVAY, which was launched in 2021. [28]
Spilling has been a wedding videographer in her spare time since 2023, under the name SpillingMedia. [29]
She is a brand ambassador for Thune, one of Norway's leading jewellery brands. This was first announced in May 2024. [30] [31]
Spilling is in a relationship with the Arsenal and Norway captain Martin Ødegaard. [32] [33] She is close friends with Paralympic athlete Birgit Skarstein, with the pair having met on Skal vi danse in 2020. [34] She and fellow Skal vi danse professional dancer Rikke Lund have known each other since childhood, and chose to pursue dance together. [2]
Spilling has one older sister. [35] She is the granddaughter of the late Internet pioneer Pål Spilling. [36]
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