The search is on for young Strictly Come Dancing fans to take part in a special dance competition.
Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has teamed up with Ballroom Blitz NI to host its third Strictly Come Dancing event just for kids to raise vital funds.
Staff are looking for budding young stars aged 6-12 to put their dancing shoes on and show us how to dance the night away.
No previous dancing experience is needed - each youngster will be taught how to strut their stuff by professional ballroom dance teachers from Ballroom Blitz NI.
Training starts on Monday, September 23, 5pm-7pm at Cliftonville Golf Club, Belfast, for eight weeks before a sparkling showcase finale on Saturday, November 16. Tickets will be available for friends, family and the public.
Alyson Kerr, Community Fundraising Officer, Cancer Focus NI , said: "We are so excited to launch our recruitment drive for our third Strictly for Kids fundraising event. They are so successful and popular that we wanted to give other children the chance to take to the dance floor too. The kids can really show the adults how it’s done.
"Any child who has danced around the living room wishing they were Strictly stars now has a magical opportunity to make that dream come true.
"It’s a great chance to learn something new, improve fitness and have a fab-u-loussssssss time while raising money for local children affected by cancer."
All the money raised will go towards the charity’s unique art therapy service, which helps improve physical, mental and emotional wellbeing for patients on their cancer journey.
Joanne Boal, art therapist, Cancer Focus NI , added: "We know that creating art can have a positive impact by helping the healing process. It’s not about being good at art or creating works of art, it’s simply a way of helping you express how you feel when words don’t come easily."
Anyone who thinks their child would love to be involved in Strictly for Kids should contact the charity today as places are limited. To sign up or for more information email fundraising@cancerfocusni.org
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