AFTER the success of the popular BBC1 series Strictly Come Dancing', Blackpool Tower is getting in on the act.

The world-famous Tower Ballroom is set to stage a dance contest so that members of the public can trip the light fantastic in one of the best dance venues in the UK.

Tower general manager Geoff Sage says: "Ballroom dancing has become very fashionable with people of all ages. We are looking forward to the new competition and are confident it will encourage more people to take to dance floors."

More Details of the competition and how to enter will be announced soon - watch this space.