INTERNATIONAL ballet star and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell will be appearing at a fitness festival in Bournemouth in September.

The FitLiving UK event will take place by the beach on the weekend of September 9 and 10, with Bussell exhibiting her dance fitness programme DDMIX (Diverse Dance Mix) on the Sunday.

Event organisers announced two other special guests earlier this month - trainer Richard Callender from Good Morning Britain and The Biggest Loser, and Lindsay Jay from International Fitness.

"I‘m really looking forward to being at FitLiving UK and getting everyone moving on Bournemouth’s beautiful beach,” Bussell said.

“It’s such a gorgeous place, and I can’t wait to show everyone that keeping fit can be fun. DDMIX is a dance fitness program for all abilities. It celebrates diversity by having lots of different styles, eras and genres of dance in short routines that are very easy to learn.

“The fact that we are all going to dance outside in such a beautiful setting is a great bonus.”

As well as showcasing the latest fitness trends, the show wants to appeal to families about the benefits of keeping fit together.

As well as a range of activities, there will be a holistic and wellbeing area, as well as a yoga and tough fitness tent directly on the beach.