Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice has just announced his UK tour next year.

Giovanni and his professional dance team and singers will take to the stage in 'Dance is Life' tour, stopping off at Braintree Arts Theatre for two shows on May 6.

Giovanni joined the hit BBC show in 2015 and made the final in his first year with Georgia May Foote, before teaming up with Laura Whitmore in 2016. 

The tour takes on more than 25 UK cities and towns and runs from the end of April to the end of July.

For tickets visit braintreeartstheatre.com.