STRICTLY Come Dancing star Robin Windsor is lending his support to a new charity fundraiser which aims to get couples in Bournemouth beating cancer one quick step at a time.

Ultra Ballroom gives people 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 participants get to strut their stuff in their sequins 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 town is set to take place at Pavilion Theatre on Saturday October 28.

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, with almost £10,000 raised so far.

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 Bournemouth 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."

For more information, go to ultraballroom.co.uk