Dance with Oti

Dance yourself happy with the second, samba spectacular picture book by dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse. It’s time for Oti’s dance class! Join Oti and her class for their first dance show, and learn âThe Lion Sambaâ in ten easy steps.

The children are excited to return to dance class with Mrs Oti and waste no time preparing for their animal-themed dance show. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. From stomping like an elephant, stretching up high like a giraffe or even shaking your mane like a lion, there’s so much fun to be had. But when disaster strikes on the day of the show, it seems like all of their hard work has been for nothing. Luckily for the children, Mrs Oti is on hand, and soon they realize that a little bit of courage can go a long way.

Written by Strictly Come Dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse, this heartwarming picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved watching Oti on-screen.

About the Author

Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer, choreographer, presenter and actress best known for her star quality on BBC's Number One show Strictly Come Dancing and Oti's Boogie Beebies. Oti was born in South Africa, and has been dancing since the age of four. Whilst training and competing as a dancer, she also studied civil engineering. Oti joined Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 and won the coveted trophy two years running in 2019 and 2020. Oti was announced as the New Judge on ITV's The Masked Dancer. In 2022, she will embark on her first Solo UK Tour - I Am Here.

About the Illustrator

Samara Hardy has always loved to draw. As an illustrator, she was Highly Commended in the Macmillan Children's Picture Book Prize, and won first place the Plum Pudding Awards Alice in Wonderland Competition.