Britney Spears' dance doubts

Jan 7, 2009, 9:40 GMT

Britney Spears - Britney Spears has reportedly been missing rehearsals for her world tour because she is embarrassed by her dancing ability.. EPA/ANDREW GOMBERT

Britney Spears has reportedly been missing rehearsals for her world tour because she is embarrassed by her dancing ability.

The 'Womanizer' singer, who is soon due to go on her first arena run in five years, has sparked concern among tour organisers with her repeated no shows.

A source told Us Weekly magazine: "She missed some early dance practices and wasn't dedicated about turning up at meetings."

Britney, 27, is said to be particularly reluctant to strut her stuff in front of choreographer Wade Robson - who she has worked with since 1999 - as she is embarrassed at how hard she now finds dancing.

The source added: "She didn't want him to see that she's not as good as she used to be."

Meanwhile, Britney's father Jamie and her attorney Andrew Wallet have officially been given permanent control of her finances.

The conservatorship over the pop star legally began on January 5, according to court papers filed at Los Angeles Superior Court.

Jamie is also sole conservator of his daughter's personal matters.

The papers state Britney is "substantially unable to manage her financial resources or to resist fraud or undue influence" and is "unable properly to provide for his or her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter".

They also state Jamie has "the power to restrict and limit visitors by any means".

Jamie was initially granted a permanent conservatorship over Britney in October, and a court-appointed attorney for the singer confirmed she had no objections to the arrangement.

Jamie was put in control of his daughter's life last year following her public breakdown.