Hurray! We have launched the IDFB Dance Challenge.

So, what’s the Challenge about, we hear you ask? Well, we asked a number of local personalities, journalists as well as representatives from our sponsor, to each learn a particular style of dance by attending a weekly class at DanceXchange.

Here’s the lowdown on who’s who and who’s doing what:

Kate Lawler from Kerrang! Radio who  will be learning Capoeira

Louisa James from ITV Central News who will be learning Ballet

Satnam Rana from BBC Midlands Today who will be learning Hip Hop

Fionnuala Bourke from Birmingham Mail who will be learning Club Jazz

Jodie Schofield from Smooth Radio who will be learning Musical Dance

Paul Sargent from Brewin Dolphin who will be learning Tap Dancing

Keith Gabriel from Citigate PR who will be learning Contemporary

The participant who makes the most improvement will be hailed as the winner. The IDFB Dance Challenge champion will be chosen by Festival Co-Director David Massingham and will be announced on Saturday, 15th May during the performances at the Bullring.

So, will there be lots of tears and tantrums? Watch this space, because we will be documenting their progress here through photos, videos and blog posts. Our participants will also be charting their own progress through their own publications, broadcasts and websites.