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The article highlights the sixth edition of the United Kingdom (UK) Tango Marathon and Championship from June 10-12, 2022. Topics discussed include how producer and director, Luciano Brizzi, describes the event, remarks from Martin Frosio, general producer of the World Championship in Argentina, and most important aspects of the Tango de Pista category, which is conceived as a social dance.

The article reports on the increasing number of Latin American professional ballroom competitors in Great Britain, with specific reference to the views of three couples who have made the move from amateur to professional. These are Michael Hemera and Lauren McFarlane-Hemera from Beckenham, Kent, Andrew Escolme and Amy Baker from West Midlands, and Joseph Hopweed and Alexandra Hawley from York.

The article features Nadiya Bychkova, Dianne Buswell and Amy Dowden, professional dancers who have joined the television ballroom dancing competition "Strictly Come Dancing." It discusses the educational and professional backgrounds of the dancers. It also describes their relationship with their celebrity partners on the show.

The article presents the highlights of the British National Dance Championships held in Great Britain on November 22, 2014. It claims that the Juvenile Ballroom Championship was won by Nicholas Butler and Katie Green. The other winners include Matt Duffin and Eleanor Beacock in the Junior Latin American Championship, Glenn-Richard Boyce and Kayleigh Andrews in the Junior Ballroom Championship, and Daniel Augustin and Grace Ward in the Juvenile Latin American Championship.

The author recalls a few of his favourite Scottish dance venues from ballroom's golden age. Topics discussed include brief information on the Open Amateur Championship and Professional Open held at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen, organiser of the Scottish Open Amateur and Professional Ballroom Championships, and rules to dance in the finals of the Scottish Open Amateur Championship in the early days.

The article focuses on the success and popularity of the Ceroc Dance Club and the UK Ceroc Championships. Ceroc is described to be one of the easiest dance forms to learn, can be danced to any music, and has the backing of the British Heart Foundation as an excellent way to keep fit. The format of classes, which contributes to the success of the club, is presented. The author describes the championships event held at the Troxy in London, England on May 1, 2011 which was participated in by over 1,000 people from all backgrounds and fitness levels.

The article reports on career development of ballroom dancer couple Sara Andracchio and Andrea Ghigiarelli who have danced together since childhood. The couple win at Blackpool, in 2011, after which Sara and Andrea decided to turn professional. In 2012, the first time they danced in the world championships as professionals, they were runners up to Katusha Demidova and Arunas Bizokas, who dance for the US, a trick they repeated in 2014.

An interview with Mark Powell, 2008 British National Champion together with Kim Parsons, about his perspectives on the competitive circuit is presented. Commenting on the "Senior" category, he thinks the term is awful with connotations of people who have retired and are getting pensions. He believes the dance circuit does not help the situation since Seniors are always put on at the worst times. He cites that his decision to go back was to compete and win championships, and with Kim, he saw a possibility to achieve that.

The article explores the rules and regulations governing showdance. An overview of showdance as understood by the British and World Dance Council is presented along with the main showdance events. The set of rules devised by the World Dance Council (WDC) is discussed including the election of a Dancesport Executive Board. Confusion about the style is explained citing disparate rules in several showdance events. Also provided are the comments of several professional showdancers.

An interview with professional ballroom dancing couple Alex Ivanets and Lisa Bellinger-Ivanets is presented. The couple is thrilled to be chosen to represent England at the European Championships and to be able to compete alongside Paul Killick whom Alex just watched in videos when he was younger. Lisa relates that it was her parents who introduced her into dancing. They talk about their current ideas for performances which are based on the philosophy of integrating and blending dance styles.

The article examines the judging system used in competitive ballroom and Latin American dance. The Official Board of Ballroom Dancing adopted the Skating System in judging dance sport on January 1, 1947. The system relies on the opinions and comparative marking of judges and has 11 rules that determine the winner and subsequent rankings in the final round of a dance competition. The defects of the judging system are also discussed.

The article reports on the return of three-time undefeated world professional ballroom champion Hazel Newberry to competitive dancing. She performed with her new partner Michael Reilly at Islington's Studio LaDanza in London, England. According to the author, Newberry's decision to return to competitive dancing is a turning point, mentally and artistically. Their tango is a fusion of Argentine and ballroom styles, according to the article.

The article features professional ballroom dancers Mirko Gozzoli and Alessia Betti. They competed as juniors from 1990 before turning professional in 2004. The couple came to London, England to spend a week of dance classes with nine-times undefeated world champions Marcus and Karen Hilton in preparation the 2007 British Open.

The article presents an interview with ballroom dancing couple Anton du Beke and Erin Boag. Du Beke mentions the significance of choreographing the dance tour titled "Simply Ballroom." Boag reveals that she was called Miss Whiplash because of her insight into the way people work. Boag states that their decision not to enter competitive ballroom dancing has strengthened their relationship.

The article discusses handling serious injury among competitive ballroom dancers. Topics covered include the need for ice, elevation and rest when an injury is sustained, seeking specialist advice for injury sustained and communication to insurance company for medical insurance. It also mentions the company Benenden, non-profit healthcare provider, as an option for medical insurance or the Nationals Health System, and the need for physiotherapy for those undergoing surgery.

The article examines the history and primary functions of the English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA). With the aim of providing support and training for amateur dancers, EADA is playing a pivotal role in the lives of competitors in Great Britain. It was formed in 1985 when the British Amateur Dancesport Association split into its constituent countries for representation on the international Dancesport Federation (IDSF). Its membership dipped from 4,300 in 1980 to 2,590 in 1986, however in the past years, the numbers have been increasing again.

The article highlights of the 2007 World Professional Ballroom Dancing Championship held at the Empress Ballroom of Blackpool's Winter Gardens in England. Organized by the Ballroom Dancers' Federation, the event was participated by 44 couples from 29 different countries. The top three winners were three-time champions Mirko Gozolli and Alessia Betti of Italy and the two British couples, Timothy Howson and Joanne Bolton and Christopher and Justyna Hawkins. The final number featured former World champions Victor Da Silva and Hanna Karttunen.

A calendar of dance festivals in Great Britain and overseas in 2007 is presented. The Buenos Aires Tango Festival will be held in Argentina from February 22 to March 2, 2008. The Tangomarkkinat will be held in Seinäjoki, Torikatu, Finland from July 4 to 7, 2007. The Inter Varsity Folk dance Festival (IVFDF) will be held in Sheffield, England on February 29, 2008.

The article reports on the World Professional Ballroom Championships, held in Perth Western Australia on July 28-29, 2020.

The article features dancers and same-sex couple Dean Thirlwell and Orion Russell. Topics covered include their training at Ralf Schiller's Pink Jukebox, the dance competitions they participated in and won, and their views on same-sex dancing. They suggest ways to encourage new and younger couples get involved in same-sex dancing.

The article presents some of the highlights of the ballroom dancing competition organised by Derrick and Peggy Squires held at the Harold Hill Community Centre in Essex, England in 2006. Staff involved in the event are Denis Gascoigne, Joy Weller and Tracey Brooket. Judges include Diane Haywood, Susan Hannah and David Douglass. The sponsors of the event are Tony Bailey and Peter Carman.

Focuses on the 2004 Supadance International Classical Sequence Championships, a ballroom competition in England. Organizers of the event; Judges of the competition; Winners in each category; Highlights of the event; Theme of the contest.

The article presents the author's views on the history of ballroom dancing, highlighting the 40th anniversary of the first congress organised by the Ballroom Dancers Federation in 2018. Topics include his experience of attending the first congress, performers at the event such as Bill and Bobbie Irvine, and the judges' forum.

The article announces results of British National Dance Championships 2015 including first position for Warren Boyce and Kristi Boyce in Professional Ballroom Championship and first position for Kyle Taylor and Izabela Skierska in Amateur Ballroom Championship.

The article reports on the 2017 Miami World Outgames, a same-sex ballroom and Latin dance competition held in Miami, Florida. Focus is given to the cancellation of the vast majority of events due to financial burdens, which was announced on the opening day of the event, May 26. It discusses the contributions and support showed for same-sex dancing during the event as well as offers comments and accounts from participants including Axel Zischka and Caroline Privou.

This section offers news briefs on social and competitive dancing in Great Britain as of November 2014. Topics discussed include the winning performers at the 2014 International Championships and the tango salon courses to be offered by Tango Academy. Preparations for the London Tap Spree and "A Lyrical Dance Concert" featuring the performances of Gillie Kleiman and Eleanor Sikorski are also mentioned.

The article discusses the highlights of the Night of 100 Stars which was held at the Copthorne Hotel Effingham Gatwick in London, England on September 30, 2013. The event was presented by the Ballroom Dancers' Federation (BDF). Ronnie Li of Crystal Clover received a BDF Special Award whole Janet Gleave won the Sonny Binick Lifetime Achievement Award.

The article discusses the highlights of the third Freedom to Dance, Open to the World competitions held in Sussex, England on May 10, 2013. Organized by Anne and Richard Gleave, the event featured two ballroom and two Latin dancing competitions. The British Imperial Orchestra, conducted by Graham Jones, performed a recital. Marek Kosaty and Paulina Glazik were the winners in the Amateur Ballroom category.

The article discusses the highlights of the Annual Dance and Listen Awards which was held on May 10, 2009 at the Coloseum in Watford, England. The event included the Dance and Listen - Invitation Schools competition for children's formation teams, the ballroom and Latin dance competition for juvenile couples and the English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA) Amateur Ballroom National selection for the country's top couples. Presenters during the awards were Philip Wylie and Pam Peters.

The article discusses the highlights of the English Championships 2009 Open To The World presented by the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (BATD) and sponsored by Supadance. The event was composed of eight competitions in ballroom and Latin dances where dancers from several continents under the Junior, Youth, Amateur and Professional categories participated. Winning dancers were announced by BATD president Shelagh Connolly and Derek Cragg while prizes were presented by Barry Free of Supadance.

The article discusses the highlights of the Dancefloor Challenge 2009 held on the island of Guernsey on April 25, 2009. Sponsored by the Guernsey Amateur Danceport Association (GADA), the event opened with a champagne reception and was followed by a dinner where GADA chairman, Jamie Le Tissier welcomed the guests and participants. The competition was composed of ballroom events, waltzes and paso dobles. Judges included Gary Foster and James Taplin.

The article reports on The South of England Latin American Championships held at the Lodden Valley Leisure Centre in Reading, England, on March 22, 2009. The event was organised and hosted by Mary Richardson, who was assisted by her husband Alan Waite. An overview of the winners from various competitions is offered, which includes Lloyd Perry and Rebecca Scott in the English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA) Juvenile Ballroom category.

The article discusses highlights of the Annual Dinner Dance of the Dance Promoters Association at the Tylney Hall Ballroom at Leatherhead Leisure Centre on March 14, 2009. The Under-21 Latin competitors include Warren and Kristi Boyce who danced to the music of "Close Your Eyes." Winners of the competition were Jonas Kazlauskas and Jasmine Chan.

The article reports on the third Dancefloor challenge presented by Martel Maides for the benefit of Mind Guersney and the Guernsey Amateur Dancesport Association. Each couple in the competition was required to perform one ballroom, one Latin and two group dances. After the grueling exhibitions, Claire Bonsall, a local police sergeant with no former dance experience and partner Tor Kellett-Smith were adjudged winners. One of the distinguished guests in the event is Geoff Rowlands, the Bailiff of Guersney.

The article reports on the ballroom and Latin dance competition organized by Georgina Cairncross that featured Dutch and British competitors. Both teams were required to dance two heats in each dance but before the winners were announced, the teams exchanged partners and danced a Mayfair Quickstep with the judges joining them. The British team won by a narrow margin, after which both teams exchanged gifts.

The article reports on the highlights of the 46th Inter Varsity Dance Competition that was held at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England on March 8, 2008. The event was sponsored by the Inter Varsity Dance Association and organized by the Featherwait team from Oxford, England. One of the highlights of the event was the 5-dance ballroom demonstration by Italian couple Mirco d'Agostino and Arianna d'Amico.

The article presents information on the Squires promotion Open to the World ballroom competition held at Harold Hill Community Centre in Essex, England. The panel of adjudicators included Lynn Harman and Mary Richardson. Luke Miller and Hanna Cresswell won both the Open Essex Juvenile Ballroom Championship and the English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA) Juvenile Latin National Selection.

The article presents the highlights of the Sequence Festival held at the Flora hall in Southport, England in 2007. The six-day event was organized by David Bullen and featured new dance competitions and sequence championships and ended with two superb cabarets by Mairold Millert and Amanda Couper. It started with a popular Old Time Ball and followed by a pre-Easter sequence dance.

The article presents the highlights of the English Championships 2007 event presented by the British Association of Teachers of Dance on May 7. The main sponsor of the event was DanceSport International with Sparkle Designs as silver sponsors. Dancers who participated in the competition include Mark Powell and Kim Parsons from England. The Junior Ballroom title was won by John Giannini and Steve Jones.

The article presents news briefs related to dancing. Hazel Newberry was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) citation for her services to ballroom dancing in the Queen's New Year's Honours List. A Strictly Workshop Weekend will be held by the Expressions of Dance and Drama dance studio in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from March 8-10, 2007. The UK Hip Hop Crew Championships and the UK Bboy Battle hip hop dancing competition will be held from March 10 and 11, 2007.

The article highlights the Great Ballroom Dancers' Federations Night of 100 Stars held at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort in West Sussex, England. Mairold Millert and Amanda Couper won the Invitation Youth Ballroom 5 Dance competition. The couples who fought for the British National South American Showdance Championship title are Paul Richardson and Olga Rodionova and Alex Ivanets and Lisa Bellinger-Ivanets.

The article highlights the Channel Counties ADA English Amateur Dancesport Association (EADA) Dance Spectacular ballroom and Latin American dancing competition held in Bournemouth, England. Included in the panel of adjudicators are Alison Fulham and Denise Weavers. Dancers Warren and Kristi Boyce won the Amateur Standard EADA National Selection event.

This article provides information on the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival. It started in 1920 with a singular festival devoted to finding three new dances in three different tempos. The festival has always welcomed overseas competitors and in 2005, Masaichi and Meiko Kaneko from Japan became the first South East Asian competitors to reach the final of the Best Original Sequence Dance, modern section. Juvenile competitions commence on October 21, 2006 and adult festival follows from October 22-24, 2006.

This article provides information on ballroom dancers Jamie De Souza and Victoria Bennett. De Souza had to stop dancing because of a fractured spine which he got from a car accident. Bennett, a former child actress, had been dancing ballroom and Latin at the age of four and took part in medallist competitions until age 15. The pair represented Great Britain in China for an invitation match and dance festival and returned to the competitive arena in July 2006 for the UK Closed.

The article presents some of the highlights of the 17th Annual United Kingdom Closed Championships summer ballroom dancing competition presented by the Dance Promoters Association at the Pavilion in Bournemouth, England on July 7-9, 2006. The sponsor of the event is International Dance Shoes. The winners in the Masters Juvenile Latin category are Mihkel-Erik Peegel and Helerin Adelbert. Gregor Rebula and Lisa Darby won the UK Closed Amateur Latin Championship.

The article discusses the Scottish dance competition Scottish Open organised by Johnny Stewart for the Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance in Glasgow, Scotland in 1975 and mentions performance of former world champions Alan Fletcher and Hazel Fletcher.

The article offers information on the cabaret dance event Night of 100 Stars which was held at Effingham Hotel in West Sussex, England and organized by Ballroom Dancers' Federation (BDF). Topics discussed include British National Professional Ballroom championships in the event; couple dance performances by performers Ricardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruychenko; choreography of the event and date of the next event that is on October 3, 2016.

The article discusses the Vienna Dance Contest held on September 26, 2015 in Vienna, Austria, and mentions performances of Ainhoa Moreno Perez and Janire Iglesias Marzal.

A calendar of ballroom and Latin dance competitions scheduled in Great Britain for August to October 2015 is presented that include the UK Open Ten-Dance in Gatwick, England, International Championships in London, England and Blackpool Freestyle Championships in England.