A DANCING sensation is set to visit Cumbria on his first-ever UK tour next year.

TV dancer and international champion Johannes Radebe is thrilled to be heading on tour, with his show Johannes Radebe: Freedom, in 2022.

Beginning on March 16, the Strictly Come Dancing star will celebrate music and dance with his performance, covering everything from African fusion to fiery Latin, to classic dance arrangements and huge party anthems, Johannes will put on a spectacular show, with a company of exciting dancers.

The feature will take the audience through Johannes's personal journey, from growing up in South Africa to travelling the world, winning titles and starring in Strictly – and on April 22, Cumbrian audiences can take it all in at the Sands Centre, Carlisle.

Born in the township Zamdela Sasolburg, South Africa, Johannes started dancing when he was seven, and was fascinated by the discipline and the glamour of Ballroom and Latin.

Throughout the next 13 years, he competed in local competitions, climbing up the Latin ranks with top honours, and eventually adding Ballroom and other dance styles, such as African Contemporary and Jazz.

He became a finalist at national dance competitions, and received an invitation to compete internationally in St Petersburg, Russia.

At the age of 21, Johannes left South Africa to work on the internationally renowned Italian cruise liner Costa, and went on to receive more responsibilities, including choreographing, teaching new dancers, and then eventually being promoted to Dance Captain.

In 2018, he was invited to join the debut season of the international hit show, Dancing With The Stars, in South Africa.

Johannes then toured the world in the international dance show Burn The Floor, before being headhunted by Strictly Come Dancing, after which he moved to the UK to dance on the flagship BBC show.

In his second series, he was partnered with Catherine Tyldesley, and danced the first same-sex routine with fellow Strictly star Graziano Di Prima. In

2020, he danced with Caroline Quentin and reached week seven in a shorter BAFTA-nominated season. He is set to return to the ballroom for his fourth series in September.

Tickets are now on sale, and prices start from £28.

To find out more about the show, or to grab your tickets before they're all gone, visit the Sands Centre website here.