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January may be an anti-climax for most people after the Christmas holidays, however, for ballroom dancers everywhere, it brings the excitement of one of the most highly anticipated dance competitions of the year, Champions of Tomorrow, held in the iconic Winter Gardens, Blackpool. 

We have really been enjoying this year's seaon of Strictly Come Dancing. Here's our review of week 4.

We all love Movie Week!  We were very pleased to be introduced to  “ANT-on-Man”, which we really enjoyed. It was fun seeing him fly around the different practice sessions (all while Craig filed his nails). 

The Disney performance by the Strictly professionals was very cleverly executed, featuring a variety of the classic songs that we all know and love. It included a performance to ‘Let It Go’ from Frozen which our younger students love dancing to in their classes. We think this episode will have been very popular with families, young children and Disney fans of all ages. 

Firstly, I really liked this week’s show. It’s really good to see Anton showing more of his personality at the judging table, as opposed to imitating Len. There was some great routines in this show, with lots of amazing storytelling and musicality making it very enjoyable to watch.

Dancing is not just a hobby; it's a passion that brings joy to both the dancers and their audience.  If you have a friend or loved one who is a dedicated Ballroom or Latin dancer, you might be wondering what to get them for a special occasion. Look no further! In this gift guide, we'll explore the ultimate gift ideas that will make any dancer's heart leap with joy.

The glitter has been dusted off, the sequins have been sewn, and the dance floor is hotter than ever! Strictly Come Dancing 2023 has graced our screens with its fabulous first episode.

The jive is a lively and energetic dance that is known for its fast tempo and quick footwork. One of the key elements of the jive is the bounce action, which is the up-and-down movement of the body that gives the dance its distinctive rhythm. Developing your bounce action is crucial to dancing a proper Jive. 

Here are some top tips from the Easter Bunny to help you improve your bounce action in the jive.

Do you ever wonder how ballroom and Latin American dancers remember all of their dance routines? With 10 main dance styles to perfect and perform, we’ve developed the magic formula to boost your memory. 

It’s common to think that we need special talents, abilities or characteristics in order to learn to dance. Some of us may even believe that we were born with an inability to dance or with two left feet.

If you watch Strictly and think ‘I wish I could do that’ but have always held back because of a particular belief, then keep on reading to discover common misconceptions about learning to dance and why we believe they are more fiction than fact.