Danielle Hampson: The Dancer Who Touched Many Hearts

Danielle Hampson, also known as Dani Hampson, was a British professional dancer and performer who passed away tragically on June 19, 2022, just hours before she was supposed to marry her fiancé Tom Mann, a former X Factor star and songwriter. She was 34 years old and left behind a son, Bowie, who was born in 2021. Her death shocked and saddened many people who knew her personally or admired her work. In this article, we will look at some of the highlights of her life and career, as well as the tributes that poured in after her demise.

Early Life and Education

Danielle Hampson was born on March 15, 1988, in Leicester, United Kingdom. She grew up in a loving family with her parents Martin and Helen Hampson, and her brother Andrew Hampson. She attended Leicester High School for Girls and later studied at De Montfort University, where she graduated with a degree in dance in 2009. She also trained at the Pineapple Dance Studios in London and the Millennium Performing Arts in Surrey.

Dancing Career and Achievements

Danielle Hampson had a passion for dancing since she was a child and pursued it as a profession. She worked as a dancer for many famous artists and shows, such as Take That, Little Mix, Spice Girls, Harry Styles, Strictly Come Dancing, The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice UK, Dancing on Ice, and many more. She also appeared in music videos, commercials, films, and theatre productions. Some of her notable performances include:

• Dancing with Take That on their Wonderland Tour in 2017 and their Greatest Hits Live Tour in 2019. According to Howard Donald, one of the members of the band, she was “a beautiful and super talented dancer” who was “gutted beyond words” to lose.
• Dancing with Little Mix on their Glory Days Tour in 2017 and their LM5 Tour in 2019. According to Jade Thirlwall, one of the members of the group, she was “one of the most incredible dancers” they ever worked with and “a ray of sunshine” who always made them laugh.
• Dancing with Spice Girls on their Spiceworld Tour in 2019. She was part of the Ginger House team that supported Geri Horner (Ginger Spice). According to Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), she was “a beautiful soul that will live on” and “heartbroken” for her family.
• Dancing with Harry Styles on his music video for Treat People With Kindness in 2021. This was her last dancing performance before she became a mother. According to Tom Mann, her fiancé, she was “so proud” to be part of this project and “loved every minute of it”.

Personal Life and Relationships

Danielle Hampson met Tom Mann in 2015 when they both worked on The X Factor. Tom Mann was a contestant on the show as part of the boy band Stereo Kicks, which finished fifth in the competition. They fell in love and got engaged in 2019. They welcomed their son Bowie in 2020 and planned to get married on June 19, 2022. However, Danielle Hampson died unexpectedly on the same day, leaving Tom Mann “completely broken” and “devastated”. The cause of her death has not been revealed publicly.

Danielle Hampson was also close to her family and friends. She had a strong bond with her brother Andrew Hampson, who described her as his “best friend” and his “pride”. She also had a loyal group of friends who called themselves “The Dani Squad”. They often shared pictures and videos of their fun moments together on social media.

Legacy and Tributes

Danielle Hampson’s death sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from many people who knew her or admired her work. Her family, friends, colleagues, fans, and celebrities expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to her on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. Some of the messages include:

• “I love you brother.” – Lewis Capaldi, singer-songwriter and friend of Tom Mann.
• “I’m so sorry for your loss Tom. Dani was such a lovely person.” – Rita Ora, singer-songwriter and collaborator of Tom Mann.
• “Sending all my love brother so sorry.” – Barclay Beales, former bandmate of Tom Mann in Stereo Kicks.
• “I’m so sorry Tom. Dani was such a beautiful person inside and out.” – Mimi Webb, singer-songwriter and collaborator of Tom Mann.
• “My heart goes out to you Tom. Dani was an amazing dancer and a wonderful person.” – Tate McRae, singer-songwriter and collaborator of Tom Mann.
• “I’m so sorry for your loss Tom. Dani was a brilliant dancer and a lovely person.” – Oti Mabuse, professional dancer and judge on Strictly Come Dancing.
• “I’m so sorry Tom. Dani was a fantastic dancer and a great friend.” – Kevin Clifton, professional dancer and former partner of Dani Hampson on Strictly Come Dancing.

Danielle Hampson’s family also thanked everyone for their support and asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time. They said they will always remember her as “the beating heart of our family, the loving, successful, intelligent daughter who always put everybody before herself, and as a result was loved by everyone”.

Danielle Hampson was a talented and successful dancer who touched many hearts with her performances and personality. She will be missed by many people who loved her and admired her work. She will always be remembered as a shining star who left too soon.

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