Bindi Irwin gets into the swing of things as she prepares for Dancing With The Stars to kick off in the US...as she reveals 'Team Crikey' hopes to inspire others to be brave
Ahead of swapping snakes for samba on Dancing With The Stars, Bindi Irwin squeezed in some last minute rehearsals on Sunday.
The 17-year-old wildlife warrior also had a spray tan before her big debut on the US version of the franchise, where she and partner Derek Hough will take-on the Jive on Monday night.
The pair have already given themselves a catchy name, Team Crikey, based on a favourite expression of Bindi's father.
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Hitting the dance floor! Bindi Irwin wore a black a-line maxi dress after a spray tan on Sunday, ahead of her US Dancing With The Stars debut on Monday night
Wearing an A-line maxi dress cinched in at the waist after the spray session, the brunette strolled to the car barefoot, carrying her trainers in hand along with her other gear in a cloth bag.
Her dance partner wasn't visible as Bindi said goodbye to Carlos PenaVega, Alexa PenaVega and Hayes Grier outside her training studio in Hollywood.
Despite all the long hours of training the enthusiastic student didn't appear to be exhausted as she got into a vehicle to head home with her mother Terri Irwin.
Ready to rumba? The 17-year-old didn't seem too tired ahead despite gruelling weeks of rehearsals
Barefoot beauty: The barefoot TV personality said her goodbyes to her friends, carrying her shoes in hand
Putting her feet up: The wildlife warrior stepped in to her mum's car as she headed off to rest up
Later that evening, Bindi penned an emotional post on Instagram to her fans.
'There are so many amazing souls that are going to be a part of this,' she wrote.
'But I want to thank you for your support and love. I couldn't be where I am today without you.
'I hope I'm able to inspire the world to remember to be brave and strong in life, even if it scares you. I'm doing this for you,' the TV star told her fans.
Happy to be headed home? Bindi and her mum Terri Irwin smiled broadly as they passed photographers as they drove away
Emotional post: The TV personality sent her fans a deep and emotional message via social media on Sunday night, saying she was hoping to inspire others
The daughter of the late Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, has already spoken about honouring his memory with her performances.
Bindi told Entertainment Tonight last Friday that she was hoping to dance to some of his favourite tracks, including Aussie rockers AC/DC.
'Dad's favourite music was AC/DC. He loved it so much!' Bindi said, adding, 'Any of that kind of rock he loved'.
Jump and Jive! Bindi will take to the dance floor with partner Derek Hough to make Team Crikey and will kick off the competition with the Jive
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