My old dance teacher, Jimmy Wilde, a former European ballroom dancing champion, was so sophisticated. Anton du Beke ballroomchampiondance Change image and share on social
Having been part of this wonderful show ever since series one, I know all too well what it's like to perform to the nation on the famous 'Strictly Come Dancing' dancefloor. Anton du Beke dancedancefloorfamous Change image and share on social
I'm going for Britain's Best Dressed Man award, but strangely, I'm never on the list. Anton du Beke awardbritaindress Change image and share on social
As soon as I started dancing at 14, I knew I was always going to be a professional dancer. Anton du Beke dancedancerknow Change image and share on social
A dancer's career is short - you just keep going until your legs pack up. Anton du Beke careerdancerleg Change image and share on social
When you dance together, there's a fabulous interaction. It's quite intimate. You're touching your partner, leading them. Learning how to behave in that person's proximity is a skill. I love it. I can't imagine tiring of it. Anton du Beke behavedancefabulous share on social
I like to get up and get out. Otherwise you end up kicking about, and it's easy to flick the telly on; then before you know it, it is 11 A.M. and you haven't done anything. Anton du Beke easyendflick Change image and share on social
Wherever I can get a fast track, I'll try to because I can't stand the airport experience. If you can afford priority boarding, then do it. Nobody wants an unpleasant experience before it starts. Anton du Beke affordairportboard Change image and share on social
I'm a bit of a traditionalist; the ballroom is all about tails and I never mess about with that. But for the Latin you can have a bit fun: tight trousers, gold shirt open to my waist, be a bit ridiculous. Anton du Beke ballroombitefun 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
