Louis Smith has revealed he doesn't want to show off too many gymnastics moves on Strictly Come Dancingbecause he wants to be recognised for his dancing.
The 23-year-old Olympic champion performed a back-flip during the group dance on the showcase programme last week, but he said he and professional partner Flavia Cacace want to dance their way to the final.
Louis said: "I'm sure we're going to incorporate some gymnastics somewhere along the series, but we want to go quite far just by doing dancing and see how far we can get."
The silver-medal winning gymnast revealed he had found Flavia very patient on their first day of training, as they practised the Cha Cha .
He said: "It's good fun but it's hard work. We had our first training session today, she's being quite patient with me. She seems pleased, I hope so.
"She was alright, I think that's because it's the first day. The Cha Cha is quite complex, there's a lot to remember, it's done really quick so there's a lot of footwork, but it's good."
Louis insisted he wasn't paying attention to being the bookies' favourite to win already. He said, "It's just added pressure really isn't it?"
And he is embracing the new dancing style, and the costumes.
Louis said: "I'm dancing to Cee Lo Green for my first one so that's pretty cool. It's just the style of dancing that's different, you've got Latin and ballroom - it's funky.
"I haven't had to wear any sequins yet. I don't mind, I'll wear anything."
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Victoria Pendleton attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Denise Van Outen attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: The professional dancers attend the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Kristina Rihanoff attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone attend the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Jerry Hall attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Erin Boag attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Dani Harmer attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Aliona Vilani attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Karen Hauer attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Ola Jordan attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Karen Hauer attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Denise Van Outen attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Kimberley Walsh arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Tess Daly arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Tess Daly arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Denise Van Outen arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Kimberley Walsh arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Fern Britton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Denise Van Outen arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Lisa Riley arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Louis Smith arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Denise Van Outen arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Johnny Ball arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Jerry Hall arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Kimberley Walsh arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Victoria Pendleton and Louis Smith arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Tess Daly arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Denise Van Outen arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Kimberley Walsh arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Dani Harmer arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Jerry Hall arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Kimberley Walsh arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Denise Van Outen arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Tess Daly arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Victoria Pendleton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Fern Britton arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Colin Salmon arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Sir Bruce Forsyth arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Sir Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Louis Smith arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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Olympian Louis Smith arriving for the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012, at BBC TV Centre in west London. (credit:PA)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Artem Chigvintsev attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Pasha Kovalev attends the launch of Strictly Come Dancing 2012 at BBC Television Centre on September 11, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)