New TV Show - Dance X

Two giants in the world of choreography come face to face across the dance floor in the biggest clash of dance titans British TV has ever seen. Spurred on by presenter Ben Shephard, Arlene Phillips and Bruno Tonioli strut back on to our screens and go head to head as they search for a sensational new dancing and singing group.

Town squares across Britain become a sea of leg warmers and lycra, as hopefuls turn up in their thousands for a series of open air auditions. Arlene and Bruno battle the elements and scour the country for the nation's hottest talent as dancers and singers compete for the chance to perform in front of the renowned judges.

From break dancing pensioners to nimble-limbed teens, auditionees mass freestyle their way into the judges' hearts with styles ranging from bangra to ballet. Arlene and Bruno are forced to make some tough decisions as they whittle the dancers and singers down in a series of gruelling call backs.

Each day, the remaining contestants are faced with a new challenge and the pressure mounts as they get increasingly close to the once in a lifetime opportunity. As the decisions get tougher Arlene and Bruno enlist the help of a West End theatre audience minutes before curtain up. The final 20 must up their game and put on a live performance to win over the 2,000 strong audience. The journey proves emotional for contestants and judges alike as the finalists are chosen. Across the country, thousands have auditioned but only 16 can go through to appear on the live TV shows.

Dance X starts on BBC1 tonight at 6.55pm