GALLERY: Dance stars cha-cha for charity at Strictly Inverness launch night
Dance fans enjoyed a night of glitz and glamour as Strictly Inverness returns for its 14th year. Take a look at our fabulous photo gallery - it's definitely a 10!
Strictly Inverness 2025, Launch Night. Image by
Paul Campbell
Hundreds of dance enthusiasts gathered on Wednesday evening for the launch of Strictly Inverness 2025, marking the event’s 14th year.
Organised by Highland Hospice, the evening featured performances from various Highland dance schools, showcasing local talent. Attendees also got a first look at this year’s competitors, as both the Thursday and Friday teams presented their group routines.
Performers took to the stage before a panel of judges and an audience of more than 600 people.
Since January, participants have been training three times a week in preparation for the event. Each dancer has also been involved in fundraising efforts, securing corporate sponsors to support Highland Hospice.
The competition continues with semi-finals on Thursday and Friday, leading up to the Grand Final on Saturday, 17th May, where BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden will serve as a guest judge.
Photographer Paul Campbell went along to capture the action.
Eden Court Adult Jazz Class.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Dance in Action Studio perform a piece dedicated to breast cancer.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Intermediate PUK Company.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Intermediate PUK Company.
Eden Court Youth Dance.
Team Cheer Love.
Team Cheer Love.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Intermediate PUK Company.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Dance in Action Studio perform a piece dedicated to breast cancer.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Cheryl Heggie School of Dance.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Advanced PUK Company.
TFX dance group grabs some attention.
Dance in Action Studio perform a piece dedicated to breast cancer.
Dance in Action Studio perform.
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Host for this year’s event Brian Elrick.
Street Struck dance group.
Street Struck dance group.
Performers from the Elegance Dance Company.
Juvenile World champion Lilly Kelman, performing traditional Highland Dance.
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Dance in Action Studio perform.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Cheryl Heggie School of Dance.
Performers from the Elegance Dance Company.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Dance in Action Studio perform.
Niall Ross, Communications Assistant at Highland Hospice is taking part in this year event.
A twist on Highland dance from the Lilly Kelman School of Highland Dance.
Advanced PUK Company.
Fraser School of Highland Dance.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
A twist on Highland dance from the Lilly Kelman School of Highland Dance
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Contestants from Team Thursday perform a group dance.
Fraser School of Highland Dance.
Fraser School of Highland Dance.
Dance in Action Studio perform.
Dance in Action Studio perform a piece dedicated to breast cancer.
Dance group, Street Struck.
Team Cheer Love.
Advanced PUK Company.
A twist on Highland dance from the Lilly Kelman School of Highland Dance.
CCD company.
Eden Court Adult Jazz Class choreographer Laura MacLennan watches on.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Team Cheer Love.
Young dancers watch on from the side-lines.
TFX dance group.
Eden Court Adult Jazz Class.
Contestants from Team Friday perform a group dance.
Dance in Action Studio perform.
TFX dance group.
Young dancers watch on from the side-lines.
A mix of Hip Hop dance from CCD company.
Fraser School of Highland Dance.
Cheryl Heggie School of Dance.
Dance in Action Studio perform a piece dedicated to breast cancer.
Cheryl Heggie School of Dance.
Street Struck.
CCD company.
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GALLERY: Dance stars cha-cha for charity at Strictly Inverness launch night
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