Strictly Come Dancing Professionals to embark on UK tour this April

Arts & Culture
January 27, 2022

The official Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals UK Tour is back for 2022.

Fan favourites from the television series will embark on a 36 date tour which opens on 28 April at Salford’s Lowry Theatre and then dances its way around the country, culminating at Aberdeen’s P&J Live on 30 May.

Tickets are on sale now from StrictlyTheProfessionals.com.

Directed by Strictly’s Creative Director Jason Gilkison, the tour will feature a line-up of 10 professional dancers and Strictly TV favourites: Australian Open Champion and 2018 finalist Dianne Buswell; two-time Ballroom and Latin World Champion Nadiya Bychkova; Italian Latin Champion Graziano Di Prima; Professional World Mambo Champion and 2020 Strictly finalist Karen Hauer; 2017 Strictly Champion Katya Jones; undefeated four-time British National Champion Neil Jones; current South African Latin Champion Cameron Lombard; 2017 & 2020 Strictly finalist Gorka Marquez; four-time Italian Dance Championship winner Luba Mushtuk and 2021 Strictly finalist Kai Widdrington.

Jason Gilkison said: “We are delighted to announce this incredible line-up of Strictly dancers for this year’s official Strictly Professionals tour. These much loved pros are set to dazzle audiences across the country this spring, with two hours of the finest choreography and dancing. Watching them perform at such an incredible standard is an experience not to be missed.”

A spokesperson for the event added: “Audiences nationwide will enjoy the inspiring talent of the multi award-winning world-class dancers as they perform stunningly choreographed Ballroom and Latin routines in exquisite costumes, with all the glitz, glamour, sequins and sparkle of the smash hit BBC One TV show - live on stage!”

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals 2022 UK Tour Dates

28 April Salford: The Lowry 7.30pm

29 April Salford: The Lowry 2.30pm & 7.30pm

30 April Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 7.30pm

01 May Cardiff: Motorpoint Arena 2.30pm & 7.30pm

03 May Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm

04 May Hull: Bonus Arena 7.30pm

05 May Newcastle: Utilita Arena 7.30pm

06 May Liverpool: M&S Bank Arena 7.30pm

07 May Sheffield: Utilita Arena 7.30pm

08 May Birmingham: Symphony Hall 2.30pm & 7.30pm

10 May Nottingham: Royal Concert Hall 7.30pm