Strictly's Vito Coppola triggers co-star to ask 'wish me luck' amid new move
The professional dancer first revealed before Christmas that he'll be teaming up with a very familiar face
Vito Coppola's co-star jokingly asked fans to 'wish her luck' as they prepare to join forces with a new project. The Strictly Come Dancing star revealed before Christmas that he'll be teaming up with the dance show's head judge Shirley Ballas.
Taking to Instagram at the time, Shirley shared a glamorous picture of the pair and said: "Calling all BALLROOM studios! @vitocoppola and I are on the hunt for ballroom studios in Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham and London.
"Across January and February, weâll be teaching dance classes open to EVERYONE and weâd love to give back to our industry by hosting them in local ballroom studios. So, who has a studio and where are you based? Let us know in the comments as weâd love to teach in your studio."
They've since put a string of dates together and in a recent video, Vito updated fans on the upcoming dance classes. He shared a video on Instagram in which the beaming star in which he said: "Dancing with Us is ready to go on the road!" before he explained that as well as sharing their knowledge of dance, its also an "exchange of love".
He went on: "Dance is for everyone. Everyone can dance! So if you didn't book your ticket, book it now because we are so ready!" Vito added: "We are really working hard to make sure that this is going to be a memorable experience..."
Vito and Shirley are joining forces (Image: Vito Coppola Instagram)
Alongside the post, Vito also shared with his fans and followers: "@shirleyballas and I are sooooo excited to start our classes on the road and to meet all of you. We will make sure that through @dancewithshirleyandvito you are going to dance, to have fun, to learn with enjoyment and enthusiasm.
"We just want to share our passion and our love for dancing with you beautiful people. We are really looking forward to it!!! A couple of questions for you all: What dance would you like to do? What would you expect from âdance with usâ? If you havenât booked your ticket yet do it now and if you havenât already yours well..see you soon then and be ready for a good experience #alwayswithloveSee you very soon. Ciaooooooooo."
Shirley then responded to the post, with the 'Queen of Latin' writing: "Iâm in hysterics [red heart emoji]. This is going to be so fun. Wish me luck. How am I going to keep you under control @vitocoppola [crying laughing emoji]."
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