When Norm took up the challenge to learn how to dance in 'Dancing With the Stars', he had no idea that it would revolutionise his entire life. After putting aside his initial doubts, Norm just let go and proved that he could 'cut a rug' with the best of them. In doing so Norm captured the hearts of the nation and even managed what many women thought was impossible--to get Kiwi blokes to put on their dancing shoes. Now the former All Black legend, Norm Hewitt, is fast becoming a New Zealand icon--know more for his twinkle toes, than his crunching tackles.

Life before dancing

"As a professional athlete, I was no stranger to exercise and I followed a strict fitness and ...