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Tribute show role for Michael Jackson dance contest winner
Updated 13:10pm on 13 Oct 2009The winner of a TV hunt for the UK's greatest Michael Jackson-style dancer will get the chance to perform at his tribute concert, it was announced today.
The forthcoming BBC3 series Move Like Michael Jackson is aiming to find a dancer who embodies the "spirit, showmanship and technical ability" of the late singer.
Michael Jackson: the winner will perform at his tribute concert
The concert, which has already had a series of false starts, is now lined up to take place in London next June. It will be hosted by Jermaine Jackson and the rest of the Jackson family and is expected to include global superstars.
Move Like Michael Jackson is a six-part series to be hosted by BBC Radio 1's Reggie Yates. It will be screened later this year.
