I can dance about as well as I can sing - I can't.

Posted on Thursday 12 April 2018 by James Pilkington

But for the last three months 40 brave contestants have been learning the ways of the ballroom in the run up to one of Bolton's biggest charity nights. 

The Bolton Hospice Strictly Learn To Dance event sashays its way back into town this weekend. 

Saturday's sold out grand finale, hosted by Bolton FM, will see 20 couples hot foot it across the dancefloor to raise funds for the hospice. 

Contestants will be showing off their moves in the hope of winning over the judges and being crowned 2018 champions, they'll be showcasing their social foxtrot, quickstep and one of four specialist dances: Salsa, Cha-Cha, Argentine Tango and Rock N Roll. 

So here are ten songs you can hear on Bolton FM about dance and dancing:


Let's Dance ~ Chris Montez 
Do You Wanna Dance ~ Cliff Richard and the Shadows 
Lets Dance ~ David Bowie 
Flashdance ~ Irene Cara 
I Hope You Dance ~ Lee Ann Womack 
Mambo #5 ~ Lou Bega 
Dance ~ Rick Astley 
He's the Greatest Dancer ~ Sister Sledge 
Rhythm is a Dancer ~ Snap! 
Dance the Night Away ~ The Mavericks 

Join Rob and Dorothy for the Saturday Weekender from 10am this Saturday as they preview the Bolton Hospice Strictly Learn To Dance event, they'll keep you on your toes; and if you like your dance music then Friday nights until the early hours of Saturday morning on Bolton FM could be for you. Join Al Shack and Chris Clarke for Ultimate Dance from 8pm; Alex and Connor from 10pm for two hours of Hip-Hop and the legendary Graeme Park takes you in to the early hours of Saturday morning.