Dance with Oti

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse's debut picture book, now in paperback!

It’s time for Oti’s dance class! Join Oti in her dance studio and learn âThe Bird Jiveâ in ten easy steps.

There are lots of children in Oti’s dance class – and lots of feelings, too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes and Naira who is SUPER excited to get started! Gan is feeling a little worried about joining in whilst Martin can’t wait to show his parents what he can do! But in the middle of their dance routine, an unexpected visitor disrupts the class. Not to fear, Oti is here! Soon they are back on track, getting ready for the performance of their lives.

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

Watch a step-by-step dance tutorial and listen to "The Bird Jive" when you scan the QR code in the book!

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.