“VIDEO recording is strictly prohibited”, we’re told before the show begins. It’s a (not so) subtle reminder of the show that welcomed ballroom dancing into the living rooms of many people who might never have seen dance before.

Keep Dancing sparkles with the addition of two Strictly Come Dancing professionals, Robin Windsor and Anya Garnis, and Strictly fan favourite Chelsee Healey, as decades of dance burst on to the stage in this all-singing all-dancing spectacular.

I’m easily swept up in the joy that’s radiating from the stage as the curtain lifts on swathes of sequins and an energetic live band rendition of You Should Be Dancing. The ensemble cast of dancers are polished and peppy, lacking a little synchronisation on the first technical lift but winning back the audience with slick footwork and flawless posture.

Throughout, the performers embody each piece of music, adapting to a plethora of genres spanning the last century of dance. We see glamorous ballroom, steamy Latin and exuberant disco styles, seamlessly portrayed through the fluid choreography. There’s even a touch of musical theatre for any Chicago fans which is played up for all the camp fun it’s worth.

A particular highlight is the final segment of act one, where the dancers don military uniforms and swing dresses for a Forties' dance hall feel. A performance of Little Brown Jug tells a charming story with plenty of humour and the chance for effortlessly engaging choreography. The segment jumps out partly due to Windsor’s theatricality.

He and Garnis work together like a finely tuned machine, but also have the sense for conveying emotion. Every dance they perform feels injected with narrative and polished brilliance: the two have a combined experience which imbues them with a superstar quality that means it’s impossible to look away when they’re on the stage.

Chelsee Healey is a fantastic choice of guest star, showcasing a range of styles with that lovability and capability that landed her a position as runner-up in her series of Strictly in 2011. She exudes sheer enjoyment in every number from elegant foxtrot to more vigorous numbers, and that makes her such a delight to watch.

Everybody gets their chance in the spotlight, including the live singers and musicians; a lovely touch to highlight the often unsung heroes of dance shows. There’s a great mixture of song choices to mirror the vast expanse of dance explored, including Scott Bradlee’s arrangement of a Backstreet Boys hit that allows the dancers to combine street with swing.

Every moment is guaranteed to bring a smile, a hushed awe or a whispered “wow”- even watching the ensemble travelling is beautiful. The show brings that Friday Feeling for two hours on a Tuesday evening; no mean feat and absolutely to be seen if you enjoy bright outfits and a good beat.

Keep Dancing, Grand Opera House York, until Saturday. Box office: 0844 871 3024 or at atgtickets.com/york