Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez and Vito Coppola are among those taking to the stage without a celeb to teach
A number of Strictly Come Dancing stars have addressed ditching their usual celebrity partners as they head out on the road together for another year of epic routines, emotional stories and plenty of sparkle in the 2024 official Strictly The Professionals UK Tour.
The tour, directed by Strictly’s Creative Director, Jason Gilkison, will showcase the exceptional talent of TV’s hugely popular professional dancers, set within the wonderful world of the BBC show, with its stunning costumes and sparkling sets. Meanwhile, this will be the second Pro Tour for Vito Coppola, 31, who, along with actress Ellie Leach, carried off the prized glitterball in 2023’s TV show. "I enjoyed last year’s Pro Tour so much; it was my first time ever dancing on a stage in front of an audience," the Italian dancer said. "It took me a moment or two to get used to the space restrictions. In a TV studio, you can dance through 360 degrees. In a theatre, there’s an edge to the stage.
But Gorka Marquez makes no bones about it. "I’ve danced on all the Strictly Pro Tours," the 33-year-old Spaniard said, "and, for me, it’s the most fun part of being involved with Strictly. I love the Saturday night show but it’s in a studio.
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