Representatives from a range of Guernsey businesses are swapping the boardroom for the dancefloor in the same of charity.
The stars of the ABN AMRO Dancefloor Challenge include people working in the funds industry, retail, media, and even an undertaker.
The dancers start learning their routines in the new year, with just 15 weeks to master their choreography and performance skills.
They will take part in different dances from latin to ballroom, before hoping to score perfect 10s at a high-profile finale at Beau Sejour on 27 and 28 April 2018.
The challenge will raise funds for Headway Guernsey, which supports islanders and their families who are living with the long-term effects of a brain injury, and the Guernsey Amateur Dancesport Association.
Organiser Jamie Le Tissier said: “The Dancefloor challenge is a fun local version of Strictly Come Dancing, and it has been a huge success over the years. In 2017, it raised £9,000 for charity, and we’re delighted that ABN AMRO is sponsoring the competition for a third year. Their support is invaluable.”
More than £120,000 has been raised for charity in the 11 years that the challenge has been running.
ABN AMRO’s chief risk officer Victor den Hoedt will be among those taking part in the Dancefloor Challenge. He said: “As it’s ABN AMRO’s third year in sponsoring the event, I thought it was time I put on my dancing shoes and get involved in one of Guernsey’s calendar favourites. I’m slightly nervous to say the least but very excited for the challenge, raising money for such an important charity.”
Tickets for the event, which has three performances, go on sale on 13 January.
The dancers are:
Charlie Frost, ITV Channel TV
Benjamin Queripel, HMV
Andre Francart, Surf & Turf
Dean Del La Mare, St John’s Ambulance
Victor Den Hoedt, ABN AMRO
Carrie O’regan, Island FM
Phil Breban, Guernsey Police
Stephen Rouxel, HSBC & YBG
Philippa Stahelin, Headway
Laura Tardiff, Louvre Fund Services
Jai Vaudin, Funeral Services
Paul McCormick, Sydney Charles Group Ltd
Sheena Le Prevost, Wayfarers Travel
Luke Webb, BBC Radio Guernsey
