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Oprah going on tour with 'DWTS' alum Amy Purdy

USA TODAY
Amy Purdy arrives at the ESPN's BODY at ESPY's Pre-Party at Lure on July 15, 2014 in Hollywood, California.

Just announced: Dancing With the Stars alum Amy Purdy is going on tour with Oprah.

The inspirational Paralympic bronze medalist will join Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend, an eight-city arena tour and "transformational weekend."

Purdy will will join Oprah on stage for a special Toyota-sponsored "Standing O-Vation" segment which will recognize extraordinary people in communities around the country. The idea is for Purdy to help honor local women who are inspiring others. You can nominate someone here.

"Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend" will visit the following cities:

  • Sept. 5-6 Atlanta, Georgia Philips Arena
  • Sept. 12-13 Auburn Hills, Michigan The Palace of Auburn Hills
  • Sept. 19-20 Washington D.C. Verizon Center
  • Sept. 26-27 Newark, New Jersey Prudential Center
  • Oct. 17-18 Houston, Texas Toyota Center
  • Oct. 24-25 Miami, Florida American Airlines Arena
  • Nov. 7-8 Seattle, Washington KeyArena at Seattle Center
  • Nov. 14-15 San Jose, California SAP Center at San Jose

Each tour stop will span two days.

On Friday nights, Oprah will take the stage and do her Oprah thing.

On Saturdays, Oprah will lead a day-long gathering with many of her self-help besties, including Iyanla Vanzant, Elizabeth Gilbert and Deepak Chopra.