The moves were partly inspired by a fellow Canadian. “I saw Nelly Furtado play live, and I was like, I totally need to do that,” Lavigne said. “Now every night I go to dance rehearsals … I’m going to do some dancing. Not on every song, but this record is just so upbeat and rocking that my show is going to be a whole new level.”

Lavigne won’t tour until early 2008. But when she does head out, she’ll have a seven-piece backing crew - and a pair of dancers. It’s going to be a bit more professional, Lavigne said, a bit more of a spectacle.

“Before, my show has always been me and four guys,” she said. “That’s what I wanted at that point in my career. But now? F**k it.”

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