DISABLED dancers can take the lead and show of their moves next week.

Strictly Cymru, Wales’ first fully inclusive dance event, will return later this month with the first regional heat taking place at the Oliver Jones memorial Hall, in Dolyweren, near Llangollen on December 20.

As if that wasn't enough, dancers from North Wales can get a second bite at the apple when the final regional heats finish in Colwyn Bay in March, with a soon to be revealed venue.

Now in its second year, the competition - which is organised by the disability charity, Leonard Cheshire - invites pan disabled dancers from across Wales to hit the dance floor to improve health, wellbeing and access to sport.

Glyn Meredith, Leonard Cheshire’s Director of Operations in Wales, said: “Dancing improves people’s health, happiness and well-being, opening up opportunities that too often are not accessible for disabled people. Following enormous success last year, we can’t wait to see what this year’s Strictly Cymru has to offer.

"We know there is a huge wealth of talent among the community in Wales and this event is the perfect opportunity to bring people everyone together to show what they can do.”

Last year, Helen Evans from Dolywern, who had experienced extreme short-term memory loss and limited speech, now engages in conversation, has improved memory and an extended range of vocabulary. She came joint third in Strictly Cymru Grand Final last year.

The competition is open to all pan-disabled competitors, from keen dancers to absolute beginners. For further details and to find out how to take part visit leonardcheshire.org/strictlycymru.