Strictly Come Dancing's professional dancers are getting their own new spin-off series as Strictly Pro Dance Off comes to CBBC and BBC iPlayer.
The brand-new seven-minute show will see the professionals go head-to-head in interactive dance battles while taking young viewers behind the scenes of the iconic BBC dance show.
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The series launches as part of Saturday Mash-Up! on CBBC from Saturday, September 19, with episodes available afterwards on BBC iPlayer.
Viewers can join in with the routines themselves or sit back and enjoy an extra Strictly spectacle set to some of their favourite tracks.
When does Strictly Pro Dance Off start on CBBC?
Strictly Pro Dance Off launches on Saturday, September 19 as part of Saturday Mash-Up! on CBBC.
The first broadcast of each episode will take place live during Saturday Mash-Up! each week, with the episodes then becoming available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
The schedule will also tie in with the Strictly themes families can expect to see in the main show later that evening.
What is Strictly Pro Dance Off about?
Each seven-minute episode will see one Strictly professional take on the role of Lead Pro in the virtual Strictly training room.
Two other professional dancers will join them as students before being taught a routine by their teacher.
The two students will then take to the virtual dance floor and battle it out to impress the Lead Pro.
The winning performance will be decided using the all-important Strictly score paddles.
The format combines competitive performances with behind-the-scenes fun while taking young viewers through different Strictly dance styles step by step.
Who is in Strictly Pro Dance Off?
The series will feature all of Strictly's returning Professional Dancers alongside the five new professionals joining the show.
The new format is designed to give CBBC viewers a closer look at the skill, personality and hard work behind the performances.
Episode one will feature Dianne Buswell as the Lead Pro, with Kai Widdrington and Lauren Oakley joining her for a Jive.
The professionals will teach each other routines while competing to impress their teacher in the virtual ballroom.
How does Strictly Pro Dance Off work?
The interactive format allows young viewers to follow along with the professional dancers and learn more about the techniques behind different ballroom styles.
Each episode will focus on a dance routine before the two Pro students battle for the approval of their Lead Pro.
The short format is designed to give Strictly fans an additional way to engage with the show while exploring the different dances featured across the main series.
Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Commissioning for BBC Children's and Education 7+, said: "Strictly Pro Dance Off brings everything children love about Strictly into a short, energetic new format made especially for them. Viewers will see the Professional Dancers learning, teaching and getting competitive, while discovering more about the different styles and techniques that bring the ballroom to life."
Who makes Strictly Pro Dance Off?
Strictly Pro Dance Off is commissioned by Fiona Piper for BBC Children's & Education.
The series is produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, with Joe Turner as Series Producer, Nicola Fitzgerald as Series Editor and Sarah James as Executive Producer.
The series has been created for the world of Strictly Come Dancing, giving younger viewers the chance to deepen their fandom of the long-running dance show.
Strictly Pro Dance Off launches on CBBC from Saturday, September 19, with episodes available afterwards on BBC iPlayer.
