Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez tangoed through fire - sending temperatures soaring at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall. The Strictly Come Dancing stars are back on the road with the UK tour for their dance show - Firedance.
The talented pairs coordinated perfectly from the bright yellow matching costumes to the impressive musicality. The captivating dance-off was inspired by the timeless movie blockbusters Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge, Carmen and West Side Story.And while watching someone ballroom dancing might be one of my favourite forms of entertainment, I could hear myself and other members gasp when a ballerina took on the stage holding fire torches.
Another highlight for me was the dancer who performed a special choreography in a giant hula hoop. This exhilerating performance made everyone applaud, visibly overwhelmed. The only criticism I would have is the music, which sometimes was too modern for my liking. Call me a ballroom snob, but I will always prefer the traditional latin music over any remix of a popular song.