Beyond the Ballroom: What's Next for Dancing With The Stars Pro Jan Ravnik?

The glitz, the glamour, the utterly demanding — and yes, sometimes grueling — schedule of "Dancing With The Stars" captures hearts year after year. And among the newest faces to truly captivate audiences and, dare we say, steal a bit of the spotlight, was Jan Ravnik. You remember him, don't you? The charming Slovenian pro, who danced alongside Valerija Erokhina in season 32, creating some truly memorable — and often, honestly, quite elegant — moments on that iconic ballroom floor.

But as the final curtain falls on one season, the whispers inevitably begin: who's in, who's out, and who's merely keeping us on the edge of our seats? For Jan, the question of a return to the hit ABC show is now firmly on the table. And, well, his answer has left fans, myself included, perhaps a touch more intrigued than reassured.

You see, Ravnik is, to put it mildly, a busy man. His feet, it seems, are rarely still. He’s currently pirouetting his way through the "Stars On Tour" — a massive undertaking that sees him crisscrossing the nation until late March. As if that weren’t enough, he’s also embarked on an ambitious European tour with fellow ballroom maestro Nika Kljun, aptly titled "Ballroom Mania." That’s a serious amount of air miles and dance steps, wouldn't you agree?

So, when the burning question inevitably came up – will he be back for season 33, slated for fall 2024? – Ravnik, ever the professional, offered a tantalizing, yet slightly evasive, glimpse into his thoughts. "Well, we'll see about that," he mused, a sentiment that truly leaves ample room for interpretation. He went on to add, "I'm really looking forward to getting home, getting a little break. And then, we'll see what the future brings. But I'm very excited about the future and what's next."

And, honestly, you can absolutely understand his perspective. The show, as many pros will attest, is an immense commitment — not just physically, but emotionally and time-wise. It takes over your life for months. So, a break? A chance to simply breathe? It sounds not just appealing, but entirely necessary after such a whirlwind year.

But there's more to it, isn't there? Ravnik also hinted at "a lot of other plans and a lot of other projects that are lined up for the future." This isn't just a tired dancer; this is an artist with vision, with ambition, and with a slate of opportunities perhaps vying for his attention. Could these other ventures be so compelling, so demanding, that they might just keep him away from the beloved DWTS stage, at least for now? It’s certainly a possibility we have to consider.

So, what does it all mean? For now, we wait. We hold onto that "we'll see about that" with a mixture of hope and, let’s be real, a touch of apprehension. Jan Ravnik has clearly made an impact, and his presence on "Dancing With The Stars" would undoubtedly be welcomed back with open arms. But the dance world, much like life itself, is vast and full of unexpected turns. And for this particular star, it seems the universe is currently offering a rather exciting, and potentially very busy, array of possibilities.