There's always time for fans! Smiley Bindi Irwin signs autographs before a late-night tanning session at Dancing With The Stars rehearsal studio

She's been keeping to a strict schedule during her tenure on US Dancing With The Stars

But Bindi Irwin, 17, proved that her fans are always of the utmost importance on Sunday night as she made time to sign autographs ahead of a spray-tanning session at the DWTS studios in Hollywood, California.

Wearing a black strapless maxi dress with a split up the side, bubbly Bindi was all smiles as she chatted animatedly with fans.

Giving back: Bindi Irwin, 17, proved that her fans are of utmost importance on Sunday night, taking time to sign autographs for her admirers outside the DWTS studios

Giving back: Bindi Irwin, 17, proved that her fans are of utmost importance on Sunday night, taking time to sign autographs for her admirers outside the DWTS studios

Her golden mane was parted slightly on the side while her her skin was left makeup free in preparation for her spray-tan - a necessary beauty regimen for those appearing under the harsh lights of a stage.

The Australian wildlife warrior completed her look with a pair of flat leather sandals and a set of perfectly manicured red fingernails. 

As usual, the teen arrived at the studio complex with her doting mother Terri by her side. 

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Time for a chat! Wearing a black strapless maxi dress with a split up the side, bubbly Bindi was all smiles as she chatted animatedly with fans

Time for a chat! Wearing a black strapless maxi dress with a split up the side, bubbly Bindi was all smiles as she chatted animatedly with fans

Family support: As usual, the teen arrived at the studio complex with her doting mother Terri by her side

Family support: As usual, the teen arrived at the studio complex with her doting mother Terri by her side

Over the weekend, Bindi was spotted practising her dance moves in a local lake, mimicking a scene from 1987 classic Dirty Dancing. 

Joining her was on-screen dance partner Derek Hough, 30, who effortlessly lifted Bindi in the air in true Patrick Swayze style. 

She also hinted at some of the pair's forthcoming dance moves in a cheeky Instagram snap of Bindi sitting in a corner, captioned with the iconic Dirty Dancing quote: 'Nobody puts Bindi in the corner!'

Nobody puts Bindi in the corner! The duo revealed the theme of their dance in a snap shared by ABC on Wednesday

Nobody puts Bindi in the corner! The duo revealed the theme of their dance in a snap shared by ABC on Wednesday

Bindi has been spending much of her time off the stage cuddling up to her beau Chandler Powell, 18. 

Chandler, a professional wakeboarder, has been a constant support to the young Australian as she continues to impress on the hugely popular show. 

Taking to Instagram this week, she shared a picture of the pair and sweetly captioned it: 'I can't wait to have you back in The City Of Angels with me. #HappinessLooksLikeThis.'

'Happiness looks like this': Bindi has the support of her American wakeboarder boyfriend, Chandler Powell, 18

'Happiness looks like this': Bindi has the support of her American wakeboarder boyfriend, Chandler Powell, 18

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