Drawing on her experience of leading and competing with female students, Rianna Ellis explores the physics, psychology, floorcraft, visibility and judging considerations that can shape the experience of an all-female Ballroom partnership.

New Arts Council England research offers a national picture of England’s private dance school sector. Dance Sport Trust looks at what its findings on participation, wellbeing, access, progression and teacher support may mean for Ballroom and Latin American dancing.

Dr. Bob Rotella, one of the world’s most respected sports psychologists, has worked with elite athletes across golf, football, basketball and Olympic sport. In his book, How Champions Think, Rotella outlines the mental habits that allow champions to perform consistently under pressure. While the book isn’t written specifically for dancers, its lessons translate powerfully to dancesport where performance, judgment, partnership and pressure collide on the competition floor.

There is no single route into competitive dancing. This Quick Start Guide brings together practical questions to help dancers and families understand pathways, teachers, safeguarding, costs, rules and expectations before committing.

Finding suitable mental wellbeing support is not always straightforward. This article explains the main forms of support available and what dancers should check before seeking help.

Parents play an important role in a young dancer’s experience, but clear guidance can be difficult to find. This article considers child development, competition pressure, digital visibility and emotional wellbeing, and how adults can support the child as well as the dancing.

Dance teaching often begins with a love of dancing, but the role soon expands beyond the studio floor. This article considers the administrative, practical and emotional responsibilities carried by dance teachers and studio owners.

Children of the same age can be at very different stages of physical, emotional and cognitive development. This article considers how growth, fatigue, concentration and emotional readiness can shape what adults observe in the dance studio.