The Judges - Arlene Phillips

Arlene started her career as a dancer. She created the 70s dance troop sensation Hot Gossip and choreographed all their routines.

Arlene is probably the most respected and renowned choreographer in the business. She is best known for her work on countless musicals; directing and choreographing Saturday Night Fever in London and New York, and Starlight Express at the Las Vegas Hilton. She also choreographed Grease in the West End and on tour, and directed the concert tour of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Michael Flatley's acclaimed arena production, Lord of The Dance.

Arlene has choreographed films, including Annie and Monty Python's Meaning of Life, and television shows including The Brit Awards and The Royal Variety Show.

Arlene's music video credits include Duran Duran, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Queen, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and Robbie Williams.

Arlene has also choreographed over one hundred commercials in England, Europe and the USA.

Since the last series of Strictly Dance Fever, Arlene has also cast her critical eye over a host of celebrity dancers as part of the judging panel on Strictly Come Dancing.