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.

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.