Janette Manrara and Aljaz Skorjanec have been supported by their Strictly Come Dancing co-stars for what has been described as a 'brave' decision.
Last month, the couple shared an emotional look into their life as a new mum and dad, while also touring the country with their own dance show, in their very own film, titled Dancing Through Change.
On Mother's Day, which fell on March 30, Janette revealed the raw film about her and Aljaz's early period as new parents, which also saw them juggling their busy careers as they headed back on tour shortly after Lyra Rose's arrival.
The dancer and presenter said alongside a personal video: "Happy Mothers Day! This photo was taken in a hotel room while we were on tour w/ @rememberingtour, while #ItTakesTwo was also on, and Lyra was only 3 months old.
"In celebration of Mothers Day, such a special day of the year, we are thrilled to be releasing a short film for all to see. (Visit the link in our bio to view it on our @youtube channel).
"It has been a passionate topic for us for quite some time; this short film is about empowering parents, and about breaking stereotypes. It’s not easy to co-parent when both are working… but it’s not impossible. This film means a lot to us, and we were nervous about when and how to release it."
She continued: "We are hoping us sharing our reality will give some support to parents out there who need a reminder that there is no one way system to raising a child, and that we are all doing our best.
"That you can have a career, and still be a good parent. This is for all the mothers who constantly doubt, for the fathers who want to let go of stereotypes, and for all the children that we are raising to see both parents working together as a team, in whatever way that looks like, to provide the best possible future for them. There is no one way system, there is only love."
It was then on Monday (April 28) that Janette and Aljaz hosted a private screening for the film due to the 'incredible response' after it was released on YouTube.
The event, which featured a Q&A with Janette and Aljaz, who welcomed daughter Lyra in July 2023, was attended by a number of familiar faces from the Strictly ballroom, including professional dancers Katya Jones, Carlos Gu and Nadiya Bychkova.
Alongside a picture of them together, Janette wrote on her Instagram page: "Beautiful event today celebrating the release of our #DancingThroughChange short film. More photos and vids to come, but let’s start by thanking this lovely bunch of friends that always come to support."
Nadiya was quick to gush: "So proud of you my beautiful friend. Love you lots," while Katya replied to the post: "Wouldn’t miss it ! You and Aljaž are truly inspirational."
Katya also shared a post to her Instagram Story in which Janette and Aljaz could be seen on stage to chat about the film and said: "My friends are the most wonderful people! So brave to put their lives out there for a public display. And what ever way works for them is the right way! Lyra is so luckyto have them as her parents."
Nadiya, meanwhile, said alongside her own post: "Absolutely loved this afternoon w/@jmanrara @aljazskorjanec. What a special screening. Thank you for sharing your story, your experiences, highs and lows. It's incredibly inspiring and so emotional. Love you both."
