Backstage on the Strictly Come Dancing live tour – in pictures
Now in its 10th year, Strictly Come Dancing Live starts its 2017 tour in Birmingham, featuring Ed Balls, Louise Redknapp and 2016’s winner, Ore Oduba. Guardian photographer David Levene got a sneak backstage preview of the final preparations
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The charleston v quick step from Danny Mac and Oti Mabuse
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Ed Balls and Katya Jones get the final touches to their makeup
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Daisy Lowe, Lesley Joseph and Louise Redknapp stretch those calf muscles before heading to the stage
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Ore Oduba gets a spot of help getting dressed
Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
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Daisy Lowe and dance partner Aljaž Škorjanec pout for the cameras
Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
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The bookies’ favourite Louise lost out on the disco ball to Ore
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Three, two, one ... smile!
Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
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Yet another new career for former Labour MP Ed Balls as he turns his hand to a spot of crimping
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Taking a quiet moment
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In the spotlight, the troupe practise their moves
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Ore gets some dancing tips from Lesley Joseph
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All in pink, Ed basks in the limelight
Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian
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