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September 06, 2025

Discover the health benefits of ballroom ahead of Strictly Come Dancing's return. By CAMILLA FOSTER

- CAMILLA FOSTER

EXCITEMENT is bubbling for another dazzling season of sequins, showmanship and spectacular footwork, as the new cast of Strictly Come Dancing is revealed.

As you watch the celebrities waltz their way across the dance floor when the show starts on September 20, you might feel inspired to dust off your own dancing shoes. Ballroom dancing offers a plethora of health and wellbeing benefits especially as we get older.

Over the years, the hit show has welcomed a number of older contestants to its infamous ballroom, including former newsreader Angela Rippon, who joined the competition at the age of 79.

We spoke to experts about how taking to the floor can boost both health and wellbeing.

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