Exeter ballroom fans get to quick step their way to fun

BUDDING ballroom stars in Exeter are being asked to step forward and get involved in a new charity fundraiser and learn to dance like the TV Pros.

Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, is lending his support, which aims to get couples doing the Latin and ballroom moves to beat cancer one quick step at a time.

Ultra Ballroom gives people in Exeter the unique opportunity to learn to ballroom dance with eight weeks free professional training whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK.

After two months of training at the Strictly Inna Ballroom Dance studio participants get to strut their stuff in their sequins at the Riverside Leisure Centre as part of a glamorous black tie event in front of a huge crowd and showcase their painstakingly-rehearsed routines.

British professional Latin and Ballroom dancer Robin Windsor, who is best known for his appearances in the BBC television series Strictly Come Dancing, is backing the events and calling on local people to make the most of the opportunity to learn to dance.

Windsor, who partnered with celebrities such as Deborah Meaden and Lisa Riley on the hit show, said: “Ultra Ballroom is a great way for people to learn a new skill while raising money for such a worthy cause.

“I’m so passionate about dancing and I hope lots of people sign up and get to experience the magic of ballroom dancing. I’d like to wish all the participants good luck as they support Cancer Research UK in their quest to beat cancer sooner.”

The first ever Ultra Ballroom event in Exeter is set to take place at the Riverside Leisure Centre on Saturday 11 November.

Training is already underway and 80 people are working out if they’ve got two left feet or twinkle toes, whilst raising money to fund research into cancer.

Ultra Ballroom is organised by the same team behind the hugely successful Ultra White Collar Boxing which has raised over £9.6million for Cancer Research UK.

Robyn Johnson, Ultra Ballroom Marketing Manager, said: “We are so excited to be launching Ultra Ballroom in Exeter and from the enthusiasm it’s received so far it looks set to be as successful as its event partner Ultra White Collar Boxing.

“We know how much people enjoy watching ballroom dancing on TV and now is their chance to take part themselves and put the rhumba into research.”

Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research. It receives no government funding and every step it makes towards beating cancer relies on every pound donated by the public.

Emma Hallas, senior account executive for Cancer Research UK said: “This is the first event of its kind and we are delighted Cancer Research UK is Ultra Ballroom’s chosen charity.

“It’s fantastic to see the number of people that have signed up so far. Each of them is helping us beat cancer and with their sequins really will help save lives.”

Through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses, today 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years and Cancer Research UK’s ambition is to accelerate progress so that by 2034, 3 in 4 people will survive cancer for at least 10 years.

To find out more about Ultra Ballroom or if you’d like to take part visit the website: https://www.ultraballroom.co.uk/events/exeter/