AN octogenarian dance teacher from Bedale has tapped his way to further fame

Alan Beattie, 81, appeared on Diversity Presents - Steal The Show on ITV on New Years Day – and as a result has been invited to do a solo routine at the “XL Move It” event in London on March 12, 2017.

Fame is nothing new to Alan – he is a former international champion in medieval jousting who flew to New Zealand to appear in the Lord of the Rings

He has also appeared on Britain’s Got Talent as well as being part of a Guinness World Record attempt and many other things.

He teaches tap dancing at Bedale leisure centre each week.

Manager Fiona Wilson said: “Alan has an amazing talent.”