Strictly Dancing

Some say that to tango, salsa or rumba is to escape into a world of soul, romance, emotion, drama and sex. To this potent mix add hip hop, funk, pop and jazz and you have Australia's combustible dance show sensation. Take a look behind the sequins and immerse yourself in the full-on glam of Strictly dancing. Discover what makes a great dancer and meet the judges who assess technique and that elusive quality called the 'X factor'. Meet the finalists and get the low-down on the audition process. Find out all you've ever wanted to know about the various dance styles featured in the show, from Argentine tango to cha cha, samba, hip hop and jazz. Learn a few dance steps to try in your living-room. Work out why the merengue is not something on the dessert menu. Read about what's with those costumes. If you love to swivel your hips and you dream of executing a slinky paso doble, thenStrictly dancing will fulfil all your secret dance fantasies.