Taylor Swift's Backup Dancers Prepare For European Leg Of Tour

Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Taylor Swift’s backup dancers have been staying active during the hiatus of her Eras Tour. Jan Ravnik, one of the dancers, recently choreographed a lyrical piece to Swift’s song “So Long, London.” The routine was performed with Audrey Case Shell, a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance, in a video shared on Instagram. The dancers showcased their skills in partner work and acrobatic tricks while wearing coordinating white dancewear.

“So Long, London” is a track from Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, which was released last month. Ravnik expressed his admiration for the song in an Instagram Story caption, calling it his current favorite.

After sharing his interpretation of the song, Ravnik received praise from fellow dancers, including Witney Carson from Dancing With the Stars and Ezra Sosa, another DWTS star. Many encouraged him to incorporate the routine into the upcoming Eras Tour.

Ravnik has been a part of Swift’s backup dancer team since the beginning of the Eras Tour in March 2023. The tour has traveled across the United States and internationally, with shows in Australia, Singapore, and Japan. Following the recent performances in Asia, the tour has been on hiatus since March.

Dancers showcase partner work and acrobatic tricks in white dancewear.

Jan Ravnik choreographs lyrical piece to Taylor Swift's 'So Long, London.'

Ravnik expresses admiration for 'So Long, London' from Swift's latest album.

During this break, Swift released The Tortured Poets Department, which set new sales and streaming records. The singer expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and announced her excitement to resume the tour on May 9.

Swift is set to kick off the European leg of the Eras Tour in Paris on May 9. While the setlist typically features songs from her previous albums, it remains uncertain if tracks from TTPD will be included in every show. However, there is a possibility that these new songs could be introduced as part of the surprise segment in the concerts.

As the team prepares for the upcoming concert in Paris, Ravnik and his fellow dancers have shared glimpses of their journey on social media. Following the shows in France, Swift and her crew will continue their tour across Europe and the UK throughout the summer before returning to North America in the fall.