Professional Dancer Amy Dowden’s return to the Strictly ballroom to be celebrated in group dance when the series returns in September.
As Strictly Come Dancing gears up to celebrate 20 years on screen with the launch of its 22nd year, the hit show have released a first look at professional dance Amy Dowden MBE's much anticipated return to the Ballroom floor.
To mark her momentous return, there will be a special, celebratory group dance featuring all of the professional Dancers which will air during the launch show in September.
The stunning Quickstep routine will see Amy front and centre as she dazzles the audience, alongside her fellow professional dancers. The empowering routine will exude glamour and is the perfect way to welcome Amy back for the 22nd series of Strictly Come Dancing, following her breast cancer diagnosis in May 2023.
Amy’s husband and family were watching on in the audience at Elstree Studios and the routine was choreographed by Jason Gilkison and is danced to a medley of Training Season by Dua Lipa, Busy Earnin’ and Keep Moving both by Jungle and Candle Flame by Jungle and Eric the Architect, as performed by the wonderful Dave Arch and his band.
Speaking about her return to the show, Amy Dowden said "I am so excited for every element of being back with my Strictly family. I am so grateful to get this opportunity, especially as it’s such a special year for this legendary show."
"It feels like it’s my first year again. I’m buzzing to see the whole team, for costumes, for dance routines, to meet the celebrities, the judges. Everyone’s laughing at me because I am just smiling constantly. I’d like to dedicate this dance to my pink sisters who have supported me through the past year and to all those currently facing cancer."
To which Strictly's Executive Producer, Sarah James, added "We are all so incredibly happy that Amy is back in the Strictly Ballroom. She will bring her sparkle, passion for dance, creative choreography and Welsh charm. Welcome back Amy, let’s make it the best year yet!"
And Strictly's Creative Director, Jason Gilkison, who choreographed the routine, said "It was an absolute pleasure to choregraph this very special, empowering and strong routine celebrating Amy’s return. She – and all of the Professional Dancers – are a complete joy to work with, the best at their craft, and we are lucky to be able to share their skills with the nation, particularly with this celebratory dance."
Strictly Come Dancing returns in September on BBC One
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