MUMBAI: Actor ,John Travolta, who has thrilled audiences with his dance moves in Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive and in one memorable scene with Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction beat off competition from the likes of Fred Astaire, Justin Timberlake and Madonna to be voted the most desirable dance partner in a recent poll. This was conducted by BBC Magazines' publication, Radio Times, to celebrate the publication of Strictly Come Dancing. This is a behind-the-scenes guide to the TV series.

The survey of 1355 people in the UK also revealed that more than half of those who attend dance classes were inspired by the show Strictly Come Dancing. 52 per cent of dancers who voted in the poll on the Radio Times website (www.radiotimes.com) said the series was the reason they had put on their dancing shoes and the increasingly popular Salsa topped the list of favourite dances.

In the book,celebrities, judges and professional dancers exclusively relate their insights, experiences and memories of being a part of the series and how it has impacted on their lives. The book is also packed with useful tips from the experts, including a step-by-step lesson for every dance featured in the show from judge, Len Goodman.

The third series of Strictly Come Dancing is currently airing in the UK on BBC One on Saturday nights.