Ballroom dancing: it's a wonderful thing at so many levels because you've got to follow the rules. They used to call those rules etiquette once upon a time, but you don't really have that any more. Anton du Beke ballroomcalldance Change image and share on social
Bruce Forsyth is my hero, and the thought that I'd be in a TV show with him was incredible. Anton du Beke bruceforsythhero Change image and share on social
When I'm dancing with any woman, I immediately get rid of intimacy barriers. I just give her a big hug and crack on. Anton du Beke barrierbigcrack Change image and share on social
The Fred Astaire movies made a huge impression on me. Anton du Beke astairefredhuge Change image and share on social
I went professional with my partner, Erin Boag, 11 years ago, and we had success competing round the world, but appearing on 'Strictly' has changed my life. Anton du Beke agoappearboag Change image and share on social
I don't get grumpy at a 'Strictly' level, you understand. We're just making a television show - the person I'm dancing with can't dance; they're doing their best, and we're not going to win the World Championships. Anton du Beke championshipdancegrumpy share on social
One day, I just wandered into a dance class full of girls, and that was it. I thought, 'Hang on! I'll have a bit of this.' I went back a week later and got dragged up by the teacher. It wasn't a massive calling. Anton du Beke backbitecall share on social
I wish I'd become a professional dancer sooner. I did other jobs - like baking - while dancing part-time, and didn't commit until I was 29. Anton du Beke bakecommitdance Change image and share on social
I hated most music in the 1970s, especially disco, but Bowie was edgier. Anton du Beke 1970sbowiedisco Change image and share on social
I don't like the Samba; it's nonsense. With a lot of these Latin dances I can't really understand what they're all about. I like the Rumba and the Paso Doble but the others I could take or leave. Anton du Beke dancedoblelatin Change image and share on social
