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Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s Husband)

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth6 May 1980

Age43 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceUSA

ProfessionBallroom dancer; Dance instructor; Health coach

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseBenita Alexander

FamilyParents: Kesnel Jeune and Luna Germain

Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s Biography

Edson Ricardo Jeune is an American ballroom dancer, instructor and health coach known for competitive Latin dance and for his marriage to producer Benita A

Early life and background

Edson Ricardo Jeune was born on May 6, 1980, and grew up connected to both the United States and Haiti. He lists Port-au-Prince as his hometown while his birthplace is recorded as the USA. He attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in economics. He later pursued training in bodywork, earning a certification in muscular therapy from the Muscular Therapy Institute.

Career

Jeune has built a career around ballroom and Latin dance. He is described as a skilled competitor in a wide range of styles, including Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Mambo, Samba, Paso Doble, Jive, Tango, Waltz and Foxtrot. Alongside competing, he teaches dance for students and for events such as weddings and competitions.

In addition to instruction and performance, Jeune offers therapeutic and sports massage services aimed at dancers and athletes. He has worked with organizers of dance competitions and championships to provide massage and muscular therapy to participants.

Jeune’s competitive activity includes a noted appearance at the Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas in December 2019. In September 2021 he and his partner won a gold medal at the National Amateur DanceSport Championships in the United States.

Public profile

Jeune is publicly known as the husband of Benita Alexander, an American producer, narrator, writer and director. Media coverage about Alexander’s earlier involvement with a different figure in the public eye has also connected Jeune indirectly to those stories, but Jeune’s own profile centers on his dance, teaching and therapeutic work.

Physically, Jeune is described as approximately 183 centimeters (about 6 feet) tall, with black hair and black eyes. His nationality is listed as American and his zodiac sign as Taurus.

Personal life

Jeune married Benita Alexander on October 18, 2012. His parents are named Kesnel Jeune and Luna Germain. Public summaries note he follows a non-vegetarian diet.

Latest updates

Recent highlights in Jeune’s dance career include the December 2019 Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas and the gold-medal performance at the National Amateur DanceSport Championships in September 2021. He continues to teach, compete and provide muscular therapy services for dancers and competitors.
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Recent Work

Holiday Dance Classic (competitor)

Participated in the Holiday Dance Classic contest in Las Vegas.

2019
National Amateur DanceSport Championships (competitor)

Won a gold medal at the National Amateur DanceSport Championships in the United States.

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Professional Latin and ballroom dancer across multiple styles
  2. Dance instructor for events and competitions
  3. Certified in muscular therapy; provides therapeutic and sports massage services to dancers
  4. Gold medal at the National Amateur DanceSport Championships (September 2021)
  5. Competitor at the Holiday Dance Classic in Las Vegas (December 2019)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s born?

6 May 1980

What is Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s known for?

Ballroom dancer; Dance instructor; Health coach

What is Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s’s marital status?

Married

Who is Edson Jeune (Benita Alexander’s married to?

Benita Alexander