Couple jive across the world for charity challenge

Diane and Steve Gee have danced in more than 60 different locations across the world

A couple are jiving their way around the world to raise money for charity.

Diane and Steve Gee, who now live in Cyprus after moving from Burton Latimer in Northamptonshire, have jived in more than 60 locations to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Cyprus Alzheimer's Association.

The challenge began when a friend suggested that Mrs Gee mark her 60th birthday by dancing in 60 different places. Since then, the couple have danced with sea lions in Chile, inside a submarine, and in front of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil.

Mrs Gee, a former headteacher for Corby, said: "Now we look at places and think, 'could we possibly jive there?' It's become quite a fun challenge."

The couple have jived in front of well known landmarks including the Eiffel Tower in Paris

The pair joined a jive club soon after settling in Cyprus in 2023 and, as their confidence grew, the idea evolved from a personal goal into a charity project.

Mr Gee, a former project manager from Higham Ferrers, said: "Two of our parents died from Alzheimer's-related diseases and two from cancer-related diseases, so that's the reasoning behind it."

The couple often ask strangers to record their dances, occasionally attracting "some very strange looks" from onlookers.

Their favourite routines included dancing on the trampoline of a catamaran in Cyprus and at Iguazu Falls in Brazil.

Having already exceeded their initial target of 60 locations, the couple plan to continue their global dance journey, with their next stops in Southeast Asia and India, where they hope to jive in front of the Taj Mahal.

Mr Gee added: "It seems strange going somewhere and not dancing. We'll just keep on doing this forever."