Summary
- Each of Taylor Swift's male backup dancers on the Eras tour are expected to make $500,000, a well-deserved reward for their hard work.
- With unbelievably fit and handsome bodies, Swift's male backup dancers are truly living their best lives, partying and touring extravagantly.
- Jan Ravnik and the other male dancers are living wildly, enjoying parties and exploring beautiful cities between shows.
Taylor Swift goes above and beyond for her Eras tour backup dancers, as exhibited by the insane bonus they received. The music superstar likely knows that her most memorable off-script moments on stage, including some of the times she's cried, are, in part, due to the efforts of these dancers. While the outrageously wealthy singer/songwriter has an assortment of talented female backup dancers, it's her absurdly ripped male ones who've taken the internet by storm.
The jacked and handsome men on Taylor Swift's Eras tour have reaped the rewards of their hard work and association with the superstar. So much so that it appears they're living even wilder lifestyles than she is. This article will delve into the outrageous lifestyles of Taylor Swift's male backup dancers. Following that, we will reveal who each of Taylor Swift's male backup dancers actually are...
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Backup Dancers Enjoy A Wild Lifestyle When Off The Stage
There's no doubt that each of Taylor Swift's backup dancers put in an insane amount fo work while on stage. This is something Swift appreciates. Otherwise, she likely wouldn't have shelled out $5 million on bonuses for her Eras tour team, which included caterers and truck drivers.
- Each of Taylor Swift's backup dancers are expected to make $500,000 from the Eras tour
- Taylor Swift makes $13.6 million from each show, according to The Daily Mail
Taylor Swift has a large ensemble of female backup dancers for her various numbers in her acclaimed worldwide Eras tour. But she only has six consistent male members. Each of whom are unbelievably fit, as exhibited by their shirtless bodies on stage. But taking a look at each of their Instagrams will reveal that these handsome men use their bodies and careers to access wild parties and extravagant experiences. \
According to Screen Rant, Taylor Swift has 15 backup dancers in rotation. Each of them have different roles in the Eras Tour and it's accompanying movie.
Take dancer and choreographer, Jan Ravnik, for instance. His Instagram depicts a party with his Eras tour dancing crew in Singapore. Much like his colleague Kevin Scheitzbach, Ravnik's social media also reveals that, between shows, he's exploring many of the beautiful cities they're performing in. At the same time, Ravnik and his colleagues are seeing their socials blow up with followers. There's no doubt the copious thirst trap photos of their ripped bodies don't hurt. Of course, Ravnik and the other Eras tour dancers have to follow strict workout routines in order to maintain their bodies. The training and performances themselves also contribute to why each of them is so fit.
Because of the fame they're experiencing, Taylor Swift's Eras tour dancers are recognized almost everywhere they go, according to an inside source quoted in an article by The Daily Mail.
"They cannot go anywhere without being swooned at by adoring fans. They are recognized almost everywhere they go."
According to The Daily Mail, Taylor Swift herself has close relationships with each of her backup dancers. She even confides in them about her relationship with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the media attention she receives. At least, that is what The Daily Mail's source claimed.
All of this boils down to the fact that each of Swift's male backup dancers are living their best life. Not only are they making a ton of money, but they're being given access to the most extravagant experiences that each of their touring city has to offer. The Daily Mail's source claimed that her male backup dancers are partying at nightclubs and touring the beaches everywhere they go. No doubt, they also have their pick of sexual partners, should they choose to.
Taylor Swift, on the other hand, appears to be enjoying the tour a little less. While she has been seen on vacation with Kelce, according to Page Six, she also has to stay away from the public. Unlike her dancers, she cannot freely hop around nightclubs.
Who Are Taylor Swift's Back-Up Dancers?
Taylor Swift has six male backup dancers with whom she collaborates during The Eras Tour. Perhaps the most famous is Jan Ravnik, who has been described as the "heartthrob" of the Eras tour due to his physical similarities to actor Taylor Zakhar Perez.
Stats On Jan Ravnik, According to Out.com
- Jan Ravnik was born in Slovenia
- Jan Ravnik lives in Los Angeles
- He is a dancer/choreographer
- He is 29 years old as of this writing
- As of May 2024, he has over 550k followers on Instagram
Jan Ravnik is described as the binding force on Taylor Swift's Eras tour team. This is because he "keeps the morale up". He also has tons of experience as a backup dancer, having worked with Lewis Capaldi, DJ Khalid, Mariah Carey, and Bruno Mars. Swift scouted Ravnik while he was performing with Paula Abdul during her six-month residency in Las Vegas.
Because of this reputation and his pension for posting shirtless selfies on Instagram, The Daily Mail claims that he has the fastest-growing Instagram following of all of Swift's male dancers.
According to Us Magazine, Swifties first started to pay attention to 20-year-old backup dancer Sam McWilliams during the "Lover" number. The hunky dancer has accumulated quite the following due to his bad-boy good looks and impressive skills on stage. He's even been compared to a better-looking Matt Healy, which makes for even more salacious and meaningful performances with the "August" singer. Of course, McWilliams first got his big break on So You Think You Can Dance in 2022. He has also worked with Bebe Rexha and Meghan Trainor.
St. Louis-born Kameron Saunders, 31, was once a backup dancer for Lizzo. Like Jan Ravnik, he too seems to enjoy the extravagant and touristy parts of being on the Eras tour. According to Us, he also has starred in Ryan Reynolds' Spirited and the musical version of The Colour Purple.
Raphael Thomas and Whyley Yoshimura are the eldest two male backup dancers on Taylor Swift's Eras tour. Unspiurisngly, both 35-year-olds have also earned the most experience as dancers. The Hawai-born Yoshimura (who is also a model... not shocking) has danced for Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, and Janet Jackson. Thomas, on the other hand, has worked with Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, and John Legend. He also worked with Janet Jackson as a backup dancer.
The final male member of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour backup crew is Kevin Scheitzbach, a Canadian dancer who won numerous competitions in his youth and booked roles on various TV shows and TV movies.
