Local professional dancer Mark Farrugia is hoping to pick up even more dance tips when he hot foots it on to radio on Saturday as a guest with TV presenter Claudia Winkleman.

The popular dance teacher, who travels all over Staffordshire and Cheshire with his weekly classes - including one in Cheddleton - has found his dance magic is now in the spotlight with bosses of Strictly Come Dancing.

Mark, who gives classes in Cheddleton every Thursday evening, got an email from BBC Radio 2 asking if he wanted to be part of Claudia Winkleman's Strictly panel on radio.

Mark has danced at professional level and set up his classes "Strictly Latin Dance Fit/Fit steps" due to his love of the legendary TV dance show.

Nub News told recently how TV regional news BBC Midlands Today filmed one of Mark's classes.

He says he can't wait to talk to Claudia and hear all about Strictly and latest news and gossip plus sharing some of his dance knowledge and views.

Mark said: "I'm incredibly excited about next Saturday. She seems such a lovely person. I watch Strictly every Saturday night.

"I just love the show and it was that programme which led me to launch my classes. Everyone loves Strictly and dancing is such good fun.

"My students love coming to my classes. Classes are booming and it's just wonderful to see everyone having such a good time."

Mark is due to appear on radio at 11.30 am on Saturday, November 6th and Nub News for one will be listening to hear what our famous dancer has to say!