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It is set to tour the country, showcasing the talents of 10 dancers from the hit BBC show, including Gorka Márquez and Luba Mushtuk.

The tour kicks off on April 29 before making its way across the UK.

Neil Jones and Jowita Przystał (Image: Johan Persson)

It will come to Salford’s The Lowry Lyric Theatre on May 19 and 20 and will culminate at the Blackpool Opera House on May 30.

The show promises an evening of world-class dance, “stunning choreography,” and “glamorous costumes”.

Performers include Australian Dancing With The Stars favourite and new Strictly dancer Julian Caillon, 2023 Strictly winner and 2024 finalist Vito Coppola, four-time British National Champion Neil Jones, and Gorka Márquez.

Alexis Warr & Julian Caillon (Image: Johan Persson)

Also taking to the stage are Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk, 2024 Strictly finalist Lauren Oakley, 2022 Strictly winner Jowita Przystał, and American So You Think You Can Dance 2022 winner Alexis Warr.

They are joined by 2021 Strictly finalist Kai Widdrington and World Latin Dance Championships Under 21 finalist Nancy Xu.

Gorka Márquez said: “Speaking on behalf of all my fabulous fellow pros, we’re super excited to be heading out on tour with this great show.

“The audiences should be ready to have a fantastic time when they come to watch us across the UK because we are going to give them our best performance.

Nancy Xu and cast of Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals Tour (Image: Johan Persson)

“We can’t wait to hit the dance floor to entertain everyone.”

A spokesperson added: “Every move, every beat, every shimmer of sequins pulls you into the heart of the action, creating the ultimate night out.”

More information and tickets are available now at strictlytheprofessionals.com.