Craig Revel Horwood
Craig Revel Horwood began dancing in Ballarat, Australia. He moved to Melbourne and appeared in numerous productions.
Revel Horwood came to Europe and appeared in the original concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as Cats, Miss Saigon and many other productions and recordings.
His listing on Gavin Barker's website includes a welter of choreography and directing credits as well as his television work which includes judging on Strictly Come Dancing.
Craig Revel Horwood was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 for Best Theatre Choreographer for Spend, Spend, Spend and, in 2003, he was nominated again for an 'Olivier' - this time for Best Theatre Choreographer of 2002 for My One and Only.
Craig Revel Horwood has an interior design store with his partner Lloyd.
Craig Revel Horwood's interview in The Scotsman covers a range of his tastes including his favourite underwear, furniture and brand of coffee.
Revel Horwood explained to The Guardian why he enjoyed working on Arms and the Cow:
"It's a gift for a choreographer, because it's packed with big, Latin show tunes from the fandango to the samba with just a hint of traditional Tyrolean lederhosen underneath. It's a thigh-slapping, high-kicking, paso-dobleing bonanza."
Craig Revel Horwood has grown a reputation for acerbic criticisms on Strictly Come Dancing. In series 3, his barbs got to Dennis Taylor, who was sufficiently provoked to challenge Revel Horwood: "What I’m going to do with Craig is buy him a snooker cue and see what he can do with that in five days"
He also wrote Teach Yourself Ballroom Dancing for the famous Teach Yourself book range.
In 2007 Craig Revel Horwood was one of the judges on Fame Academy.