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‘Strictly’ inspires P&O dance contest
Saturday, 26 Oct, 2009
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A search has started for a couple to dance as part of the naming ceremony for P&O Cruises’ new ship Azura.
The line is using the TV show Strictly Come Dancing as its inspiration for a dancing at seas competition to find the UK’s top dancers.
The move follows Thomson Cruises running dancing contests on board its ships.
The P&O Cruises’ competition will be held on 12 winter cruises as ballroom dancing becomes one of Britain’s most popular pastimes.
The winning couple from each cruise will be invited to a semi final in Southampton on April 9, 2010. Six couples will then get an exclusive tour of the ship and stay on board for the final the following day.
The ultimate winning couple will stay on for the VIP naming ceremony on April 10.
P&O Cruises’ managing director Carol Marlow said: “Ballroom dancing has entered the national consciousness through Strictly and has become a popular hobby for everyone. Youngsters are learning to jive and tango whilst those who prefer a more leisurely pace can waltz and do the American Smooth.
“Our competition will be open to all ages and we look forward to some stiff and lively competition.
“Dancing has a key role to play in this and Azura will be the first of our ships to have a large dance floor at the heart of the ship in the atrium.”
The dance competition will be held on the following cruises:
Ventura Oceana
N925A E928
N929A E931
N925A E928
N929A E931
Arcadia Aurora
J919 R917
J922 R920
Oriana Artemis
X918 P922
X920 P925
J919 R917
J922 R920
Oriana Artemis
X918 P922
X920 P925
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