Local men urgently needed for Strictly Come Dancing in aid of cancer charity

A leading local cancer charity urgently needs 20 light-footed men to step up to the mark.

Women are signing up in their droves to take part in the latest charity Strictly Come Dancing – but men are thin on the ground.

As celebrities like the handsome Eastenders star Davood Ghadami are being unveiled for the BBC’s new Strictly, Cancer Focus Northern Ireland is calling for local dudes to put on their dancing shoes.

Cancer Focus NI has teamed up with Ballroom Blitz NI to host its very own Strictly show to raise vital funds for local children affected by cancer.

No previous experience is needed - you’ll be taught how to strut your stuff by professional ballroom dance teachers from Ballroom Blitz NI.

You can sign up on your own or with a friend to try out the classic ballroom dances you’ve seen on your screens.

There are two upcoming shows to apply for, each with their own training timetable. You can sign up for Strictly at the Movies, finishing with an Oscar worthy grand finale on 10th November. Or, if you’re feeling festive, you can sign up for the Strictly Christmas Special finishing on 7th December. Tickets for both finales will be available for friends, family and the public.

Suzie Colledge, Community Fundraising Officer, Cancer Focus NI said: “We are so excited to launch the recruitment for our Strictly Come Dancing fundraising event. For anyone who has imagined themselves taking to the ballroom floor like the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, this is an amazing opportunity to make that dream come true!

“We’ve been inundated with ladies but men seem to be much shier. We know there are men out there who love to dance and we want to meet them. The lessons are fantastic craic, they help you keep fit and, you never know, you might even find the woman of your dreams! Why not give it a whirl, it’s for such a good cause and we need you.”

Sign up is only £30 to secure your place and the charity requests a minimum of £250 to be raised through fundraising by each dancer.

“All the money raised will go towards our family support service, which carries out important work with families when a mum, dad or grandparent has cancer,” Suzie added.

Anyone who would like to sign up or who wants more information can contact [email protected]

If you have concerns about cancer, speak to a specialist nurse on the Cancer Focus NI free Nurseline, 0800 783 3339.