Julian and Erin are strictly 'Dancing for disability'
Julian Clary and Erin Boag will be rekindling the exciting magic of their pairing on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, but this time it’s for disability!
On 7 July at the Dorchester Hotel in London, the footloose and popular pair will be hot stepping away in a dance demonstration as the centrepiece attraction of Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Platinum Ball, which is being held in aid of the disability charity Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation.
Ever since his success on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Julian has felt his horizons broaden: “I never imagined I would be able to dance but thanks to a lot of hard work and Erin’s expertise, I’ve found that I really enjoy it. It’s wonderful to acquire a new skill and it’s very satisfying to support a charity which provides opportunities for disabled people to experience new things and learn new skills. It’s great to see the potential in people come out.”
Erin is looking forward to pairing up with Julian again: “We had such a great time on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’; it’s great to perform in front of an audience again. It’s Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation’s seventieth year of bringing greater independence to disabled people and I’m very excited to be dancing for disability!”
Tickets are priced £125 each and can be purchased by calling Pat Lelliott on 01372 841213.
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About Julian Clary
Julian’s TV career began in 1988. His debut was in the late 80s in Channel Four’s Friday Night Live (performing as the ‘Joan Collins Fan Club’). Julian has co-written and starred in his own series: Terry and Julian, Sticky Moments and Sticky Moments on Tour. Julian’s also had two series and a Christmas special of his own programme All Rise for Julian Clary. He has also appeared in TV specials Brace Yourself Sydney, Desperately Seeking Roger, In the Presence of Julian Clary, First on Four: Julian Clary.
Michael Aspel on This Is Your Life also presented Julian with ‘the big red book’.
Julian has also hosted Private Property, Mr & Mrs, MTV Awards, Top of the Pops, Trick or Treat, Prickly Heat and Sushi TV as well as cameos in Virtual Murder, Hospital and Brazen Hussies.
Julian has appeared in numerous ITV Pantomimes Jack & the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Aladdin and Dick Whittington. He starred in the Carry On film Carry On Columbus and featured in Nick Moran’s comedy film Baby Juice Express.
Julian appeared as team captain on the Jonathan Ross show It’s Only TV, But I like it. He has made numerous appearances as special guest on shows such as: Des O’Connor, Room 101, The Big Breakfast, They Think It’s All Over and Have I Got News for you? Julian presented the BBC show Liquid News for a week and is a regular panellist in BBC Radio Four’s Just a Minute.
About Erin Boag
Erin shot to fame during her astonishing performances whilst working on the BBC series ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. Erin and Julian’s partnership captured the hearts of a nation and the pair was arguably the favourite dance act of the show. Alongside her partner, Anton, she is currently placed number 24 in the world’s top 50 dancers. Erin has been dancing since she was a child but made the move from amateur to professional in 2002. Erin and Anton came first in the IDTA Championships and the Essex championships.
About Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation - Queen Elizabeth's Foundation is a registered charity based in Leatherhead, Surrey providing solutions to the needs of people with disabilities through the work of its five sites specialising in education, vocational training, brain injury rehabilitation, skills development and mobility as well as an information service. The Foundation is now celebrating its Seventieth year of promoting equality and greater independence for disabled people.
