Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Dance with Strictly star Shirley Ballas on a Seine cruise

If you’re a Strictly fan and don’t want to wait until fall for your next dose of glittery magic, here’s an offer you can’t refuse: a dance-themed river cruise where you’ll learn with own Chief Justice, Shirley Ballas.

Our memorable seven-night vacation begins on the magnificent Seine in Paris and will visit fascinating and picturesque towns in Normandy, including the historic city of Rouen, famous as the place where French national heroine Joan of Arc was burned on the stake in May 1431.

The cruise will also take you to pretty Andelys and Caudebec-en-Caux, passing through flowery meadows and dense forests, and peaceful Vernon, where you can stroll through Claude Monet’s famous garden or the charming park of the Bizy castle.

The highlight of your trip will be a dance masterclass and demonstration aboard your ship with Shirley Ballas, a world-renowned Latin dance champion. Shirley will show you how to perfect your moves and give an exclusive talk about her career – with plenty of behind-the-scenes secrets from Strictly.

The grand finale of your vacation will be two nights in Paris, known as the “City of Light”. You will have time to explore its iconic sites, elegant boulevards and chic cafes.

REASONS TO BOOK

Events with Shirley Ballas: You’ll learn about Strictly from its head judge, Shirley, who’ll also teach you some moves during an onboard dance lesson. She’ll be hosting a talk and Q&A; where you can ask your questions about her life and career and everyone’s favorite TV dance show.

Discover Paris: There will be two nights to discover all the romantic sites, cultural highlights and chic shopping streets of the French capital. Browse the famous Parisian boutiques, visit the Eiffel Tower, take a walk on the Champs-Élysées… or simply take a break in a lively café to rest and watch the world go by.

Fabulous food: Normandy is famous for its rich cuisine, from creamy cheeses and silky chocolate to cider and calvados produced by its orchards. Rouen, the two-thousand-year-old capital of Normandy, was recently named a Unesco City of Gastronomy, and you can taste all these tempting specialties during your stay.

Historic Rouen: This beautiful Normandy town is full of stunning sights, including church towers and half-timbered buildings.

Navigate comfortably: A-ROSA VIVA is a sleek and stylish river cruiser featuring a spacious sundeck with comfortable reclining chairs, an outdoor hot tub, putting green, giant chess board and a outdoor bar and dining area. You will enjoy daily buffet meals of regional and seasonal specialties on board, with live cooking from experienced chefs, as well as all drinks, including fabulous wines from the bar.