Beyond its famous presenters and judges, there are many unsung heroes of Strictly Come Dancing.
One of them is musical director Dave Arch, who is also a musician, composer and conductor. The BBC show would be nothing without its in-house orchestra providing incredible music for all the performances, which takes place in the iconic ballroom.
Dave has been a part of the Strictly family for many years. Alongside his band they have to learn up to 14 songs a week, reports YorkshireLive.
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Dave began his career after studying at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, before going on to become a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra.
The star later landed a spot as Musical Director on the BBC Ballroom competition in 2006 and he's been a staple part of the show ever since.
Is Dave Arch married and does he have children?
When it comes to Dave Arch's love life he prefers to keep it private and away from the limelight. However what we do know is that he is married and has two sons and one daughter with his wife.
Fans of the BBC show once thought the composer was in a relationship with host Claudia. However, the pair are just close friends and have been for many years.
Claudia often gives him a shout out during the live show and previously congratulated the composer by calling him "wonderful."
She said: "Our wonderful Dave Arch was honoured this week with a honorary degree from The Prestigious Skills Hall, which is absolutely extraordinary. So I think we should have a round of applause. We love him. Congratulations to Dave."
Dave Arch's career outside of Strictly
When he isn't conducting the Dave Arch Band, he composes his own music, releasing an album called Coming Home in 2016. A song from the album Time to Remember featured at a Remembrance Day concert in Trafalgar Square.
As a talented keyboardist, he has also produced soundtracks for Oscar-winning films like The Shape of Water, 1917 and Gravity. He has also recorded with legendary artists Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Elton John amongst others.
What is Dave Arch's net worth?
The 59-year-old has earned a surprising amount since becoming music director on Strictly. According to the Daily Mail, in 2016 Dave Arch was worth £2.5 million with estimated yearly earnings of £300,000.
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