8 retro South Tyneside photos which are brilliantly ballroom as we get ready for Strictly's return
It’s glamorous, it’s glitzy and it’s back on our television screens.
Strictly has returned for another season with 15 celebrities ready to show off their dance moves.
But it is not just the stars who love to waltz, jive and foxtrot.
You’re pretty good on the ballroom floor yourselves as these Shields Gazette archive photos show.
Have a look through our collection as you settle down to some Strictly entertainment.
You’re pretty good on the ballroom floor yourselves as these Shields Gazette archive photos show.
5. Fun with friends in 2004
Ballroom dancing in 2004 at the Charles Young Centre.
Photo: TR
7. All smiles in 2007
Members of the Viv Needham dance group who got back together 15 years ago. Recognise anyone?
Photo: sg
8. Another winning scene from 2009
Lots of happy faces at the Hatton School of Dance 13 years ago. Do you recognise any of them?
Photo: SN