Last year’s Strictly captured the hearts of the nation’s telly viewers, leaving us pining for Ed Balls’s awkward pelvic thrusts, Ore’s unforgettable jive steps and Danny and Oti’s steamy jungle samba.
But it’s alright, because the Strictly live tour has returned – bringing some of the best moments back for audiences across the UK.
Its launch last night at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham saw some of the show’s most memorable moments recreated, as well as a few moves from judge Craig Revel Horwood.
Danny Mac, whose impressive dance skills took him right to the final in 2016, won the first performance of the tour – but for viewers who were lucky enough to snag tickets, every moment was magic.
@SCD_Live_Tour Wonderful first night of Strictly tour. Just makes you feel great and want to dance. Brilliant. Thank you.
Even Craig..haha— Matt sutton (@itsmattysutton) January 21, 2017
1/3 First big ticketed event of year #Strictly tour was fab. W said "best thing ever been to"?? Spot on mix of people, staging & production
— Brad Baker (@bradbaker25) January 21, 2017
Strictly tour, group dancers were the best I have seen – loved them! And @CraigRevHorwood 's dancing was definitely worth a 10!
— Julia Tiddy (@JuliaTiddy) January 21, 2017
So glad we got to see @OtiMabuse and @dannymaconline win the first Glitterball of the tour. Well deserved #Strictly #strictlytour pic.twitter.com/c3dngdHTHF
— Strictlyconfidential (@dizzydaddancer) January 20, 2017
In case you missed it, here are a few snaps from the evening…
We ?? our @SCD_Live_Tour cast! Have a fab-u-lous first performance! pic.twitter.com/pUzwzlJHrn
— SCD_Live_Tour (@SCD_Live_Tour) January 20, 2017
Birmingham's Backstreet Boys. Seriously though, where do we sign? ?? #boyband #butcantheysing https://t.co/L6qO3NaRVE pic.twitter.com/x2ggd2dxbZ
— Ore Oduba (@OreOduba) January 20, 2017
Coming to @SCD_Live_Tour this weekend? You're in for a treat! The celebs are in great form, we've got interviews coming tomorrow! ???? pic.twitter.com/oWVq8F9Uki
— Barclaycard Arena (@BcardArena) January 19, 2017
Who's loving the opening night of @SCD_Live_Tour? @edballs is giving his all, we love him! #StrictlyBham pic.twitter.com/ebXjIqldfU
— Barclaycard Arena (@BcardArena) January 20, 2017
And the winner of the first performance of 2017 was… @dannymaconline!!
Congratulations!! pic.twitter.com/ePqckS9nS6
— SCD_Live_Tour (@SCD_Live_Tour) January 20, 2017
The tour, which will continue until February 12, will take the returning dancers to Newcastle next, then to Sheffield, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool – before four final nights in London.