10 Quotes & Sayings By Anton Du Beke

Anton du Beke is a professional dancer, with an intense passion for the music and art of dancing. He is head judge and choreographer on the UK version of Dancing with The Stars. He has been with the programme since its inception in 2005 and has worked on both the US and UK versions of the programme.

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I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Anton Du Beke
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I'm busier than ever and it's led to new opportunities. But I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing. Anton Du Beke
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'Strictly' is a bit like scoring the winning goal in the FA Cup Final or sinking the final putt in the Ryder Cup - only a few people get the opportunity to do it, and they have got to be famous. Anton Du Beke
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Having been part of this wonderful show ever since series one, I know all too well what it's like to perform to the nation on the famous 'Strictly Come Dancing' dancefloor. Anton Du Beke
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One day, I just wandered into a dance class full of girls, and that was it. I thought, 'Hang on! I'll have a bit of this.' I went back a week later and got dragged up by the teacher. It wasn't a massive calling. Anton Du Beke
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My old dance teacher, Jimmy Wilde, a former European ballroom dancing champion, was so sophisticated. Anton Du Beke
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My perfect morning is spent drinking coffee, eating porridge and reading the paper at a local cafe. Anton Du Beke
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When you dance together, there's a fabulous interaction. It's quite intimate. You're touching your partner, leading them. Learning how to behave in that person's proximity is a skill. I love it. I can't imagine tiring of it. Anton Du Beke
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If I do find myself walking up the aisle and dancing at my own wedding reception, I want the first dance to be both spontaneous and dramatic. Anton Du Beke