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Dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom wasn’t something I had ever thought about doing. As a modern jive dancer, it wasn’t something...

When you’re thinking about starting partner dancing, you have to like the music that you’re going to be dancing to – it is such a massive...

When you’re thinking about learning how to dance with a partner, there’s a lot to consider – not least, which is going to suit you best,...

Dancing and grief rarely go together, right? Except for many dancers, dancing is what helps them cope. I talk about my experience here.

I know a lot of dancers consider a quiet night a rubbish night when it comes to the modern jive scene, and I can understand why people...

Last night, I did something I didn’t think I would ever do… I took a class learning a Chair Burlesque routine with a view to learning to...

Keeping a dancefloor safe and happy for everyone means there are some dos and don’ts that need to be followed. While the Modern Jive...

Confidence is one of those things that doesn’t come naturally to many of us, especially when we’re starting out and if we choose a dance...

Dancing in the summer is a massive challenge. Not only is it hot, making you more likely to opt for staying in the garden with a cool...

Buying your first pair of dance shoes can be a tricky thing, and I’ve had a number of conversations recently with a few new lady dancers,...

I have absolutely, totally, and utterly ADORED dancing modern jive and Ceroc for so many years – fifteen years and counting, in fact –...

The first time I ever attended a class, I know I had the same thought I think many women do – what on Earth do I wear? Now, 15 years on,...

I wrote this during a particularly busy class night, where there were more than 20 followers over during the intermediate class, and I...

Dance weekenders are something that I’d not considered attending before, even though I’ve been dancing for over 15 years. That’s partly...

I’ve been thinking recently about dancing and what lessons it can teach me for life. I realised that as a writer, there’s a huge...