The Unlikely Star: How Jan Ravnik's Journey as a DWTS Pro Says More About Us Than Him Jan Ravnik's path to becoming a Dancing With the Stars pro is marked by unexpected twists and turns.
His background as a commercial dancer and contemporary performer might have prepared him for the physical demands of the show, but his initial reluctance to join stems from a more nuanced concern.
Unlike many reality TV contestants who are eager to capitalize on fame, Ravnik was worried about being typecast or pigeonholed in a particular genre – essentially, he didn't want to be "found out" for not being a classical ballroom dancer.