Francis Lafrenière

Updated Thu. Nov. 6 2008 11:01 PM ET

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Francis Lafrenière is extremely proud of his dance career, and considers having his own dance studio one of his life's biggest accomplishments. Having competed in the Blackpool Dance Festival in Blackpool, England, this ballroom dancer from St. Bruno, QC credits his sparkling, onstage personality with helping him make the So You Think You Can Dance Canada Top 20.

Francis "still can't believe" that he is part of this choice group of dancers. He has found that learning contemporary choreography is the most challenging part of the competition so far. In order to win So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Francis knows he has to strengthen his skills in this area.

Francis believes that people would be surprised to learn he is a "really emotional and generous person." He feels most comfortable when he is with his family, and prefers wearing jeans and t-shirts to more flashy apparel. However, viewers may be more surprised to learn that Francis once saved a person who was trapped inside of a burning car.

His students, Francis says, are the biggest supporters of his participation in So You Think You Can Dance Canada. He is extremely proud of the support given to local athletes in his hometown.

Francis is thrilled to be part of So You Think You Can Dance Canada because "it's the best dance competition on television." His advice for future hopefuls? "Be yourself and believe in you!"