FLEET-FOOTED Strictly Come Dancing pro, Pasha Kovalev, will be hot footing it to Dorset with his new show, Let’s Dance the Night Away, which also stars young performers from local dance schools.

Pasha arrived in the UK in 2011 as one of the professionals on BBC’s Strictly.

His first celebrity partner was Chelsee Healey and they became the nation’s favourites when they were runners up for the coveted title.

In 2012 he danced with Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh and was once again runner up. In 2013 Pasha danced with Countdown presenter Rachel Riley before finally winning the trophy in 2014 with television presenter Caroline Flack.

Young performers from local dance schools will perform in this show with Pasha who will introduce them to the audience and chat with them afterwards.

There will also be a Question and Answer session before the show which will be at the Regent in Christchurch on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 at 7.30pm.

This new production is described as “hugely interactive” with “breathtaking choreography, sensational music and stunning costumes”. leaving the audience supercharged with positive energy and emotion. Tickets £24. To book, call 01202 499199.