Tan Jian Ci is a Chinese singer, dancer, and actor born in Beihai, Guangxi, China. He started his dancing career at the age of thirteen and joined the affiliated secondary school of Beijing Dance Academy, where he learned ballroom dance. In 2006, he participated in three tournaments - Taoli Cup National Dance Competition - Latin (1st place), the National Dance Sport Championships Professional - Latin (1st place), and the World Grand Prix Finals in Shanghai - Latin (3rd). He was later admitted to the Beijing Sport University's Art Department, majoring in dance.