Abbey Clancy shimmies in ruffled mini as she reignites her ballroom chemistry with Aljaz Skorjanec for Strictly Live Tour

She’s currently preparing for the launch of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing tour, and there were clearly no last minute nerves on show when Abbey Clancy took to the stage for a dry run on Thursday.

The WAG will slip on her dancing shoes one more time when the tour launches at Birmingham’s NIA on January 17 for the first in a series of shows that will waltz her through England and Scotland before wrapping at London’s O2 on February 9.
Parading across the dance floor just 24 hours before the fun begins, fleet-footed Abbey appeared to be carrying on where she left off after triumphantly lifting the Strictly Glitterball with Slovenian hunk Aljaž Skorjanec.
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Getting ready: Abbey Clancy and dance partner Alja¿ Skorjanec will take to the dance floor once more on Friday evening when the Strictly Come Dancing tour kicks off in Birmingham

The pair were on song once again as they went through a series of intricate dance routines during a photo-call for the eagerly anticipated curtain-raiser.

Abbey, 28, looked typically glam in a ruffled red dress with a sequinned sash as she followed her partner’s lead.
At one point the muscular dancer effortlessly raised her on his shoulders, his big hands gripping her elbows as she outstretched her arms.

Abbey Clancy dance demonstration-Strictly Come Dancing

Live and kicking: Abbey and hunky Alja¿ get to work ahead of the tour curtain-raiser

Looking good: Abbey, sporting a ruffled red dress with a sequined sash, practices her dance moves on Thursday afternoon 

Up in the air: The dance partners perform a tricky routine

Fleet footed: Abbey Clancy shows off her fancy footwork at Birmingham's NIA, where the Strictly tour will kick off on Friday evening

How about this: Alja¿ puts Abbey through her paces on Thursday

Let's do it: Aljaz and Abbey cut across the dance floor as they show off another routine during Thursday's photo-call

A good looking pair: The dance partner's are arm in arm for another routine

Abbey continued a garish red theme by sporting a pair of strappy heels, while the matching red Alice band that kept her flaxen locks away from her face finished things off.
The mother-of-one was joined at the photocall by former Strictly contestants Natalie Gumede, Lisa Riley and BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid, and they lined up alongside their hunky dance partners for a series of promotional shots at the cavernous venue.
However, the only 2013 finalist missing from the tour is Sophie Ellis Bextor, who is currently preparing for a singing tour instead.

Coming to a dance floor near you: (L-R) Deborah Meadon, Natalie Gumede, Abbey Clancy and Susanna Reid pose for photos at the event on Thursday afternoon

Reach for the sky! Abbey points to the ceiling for the big finale

Here come the pros: Karen Hauer (L) and Kristina Rihanoff (R) practice their moves at the Birmingham event

Leg up: Kristina and former rugby player Ben Cohen got through a dry run ahead of Friday's show

He makes it look so easy! Ben lifts Kristina above his head

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden has been reunited with her partner Robin Windsor. They were the fourth couple to be eliminated from the 2013 series.
Popular 2012 contestant Lisa Riley is back in the Strictly fold - but this time will be leaving the dancing to the others as she is hosting the live shows.
Fellow contestants Ben Cohen was also in attendance with professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff, as was actor Mark Benton, who was in high spirits as he stepped onto the ballroom floor in a ruffled red shirt.

Look who's back: Natalie Gumede and dance partner Artem Chigvintsev reignite their Strictly chemistry on Thursday

Let's dance: Susanna Reid is reunited with Kevin Clifton

Taking the lead: Mark Benton (L) and Nicky Byrne (R) follow Abbe Clancy across the ballroom floor

Let's rock this joint: The celebrities and their partners shimmy in a group dance

Showing her stuff: Natalie leans back during a routine with Artem

Hold tight: Kevin swings Susanna around

However, there will be a face Strictly fans haven't seen for a while as 2012 contestant Nicky Byrne is being reunited with pro-dancer Karen Hauer.
Earlier this month Abbey praised footballer husband Peter Crouch for his support as she danced her way to victory on the last series of Strictly Come Dancing.
'I still don’t feel it’s real - it’s insane,' she said. ‘I am in shock because it hasn’t hit me yet. Peter has been incredible.
‘I couldn’t have done it without him. He’s literally doing all my roles, his own, doing his football every day. He’s definitely dad of the year.'

This is how you do it: Deborah Meaden and Robin Windsor strike a pose

Flexible: Mark Benton and his professional partner Iveta Lukosiute

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Guess who's back? 2012 contestant, ex-Westlife singer Nicky Byrne and Karen Hauer

Lift me up: Professionals Kevin and Karen dance together

Fighting fit: Professional dancer Natalie Lowe is back after she was forced to sit out of the 2013 series with a foot injury

Born to dance: Natalie Gumede, Deborah Meadon, Lisa Riley, Susanna Reid and Abbey Clancy line up with the Strictly dancers at Thursday's photo-call

Here come the boys: (L-R) Aljaz, Kevin, Mark, Nicky, Ben, Robin and Artem

A sea of red and pink: Lisa poses with the celebrity contestants and their partners