Strictly star Anita Dobson at Birmingham dance show

Wednesday 26th October 2011, 11:29AM BST.

Anita Dobson with dance partner Robin Windsor, at Birmingham Hippodrome
Anita Dobson with dance partner Robin Windsor, at Birmingham Hippodrome

Strictly Come Dancing star Anita Dobson was hoping to pick up some tips from the pros when she joined the audience of a dance show in Birmingham – but admitted “I think it’s back to the drawing board for me.”

The former EastEnders actress was at Birmingham Hippodrome with her Strictly dance partner Robin Windsor last night to watch global dance sensation Burn The Floor.

The 62-year-old said she was awestruck by the performance.

“It was fantastic to watch. It makes me so happy, and that’s exactly the reason I’m taking part in Strictly. But this company would make mincemeat of me,” she laughed.

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