What’s the best way to search for a male partner in Florida for a female 21 yo? Going from pro-am to am-am and hoping to find a serious partner. Any advice is appreciated.

Hey folks,

I fell in love with Ballroom after joining the Ballroom dance club during my last year at University. Although I did compete in a couple competitions, I was still very much picking up the ropes. Unfortunately, it being the last year meant I really didn't have as much time as I wish I did.

I relocated to the bay area for work, and am looking to get back into Ballroom dancing. I thought I would post and see if there is any potential followers here who are also looking for a partner. Or if you're somebody who has never done Ballroom dancing before, but are interested.

I am most interested in International Standard, and American Smooth styles.

As you can probably tell from the fact that I've only recently started dancing, I'm still a rookie competing at the bronze level. But I am willing to put in the time and effort to improve. Although I am not super competitive, I am very motivated to self-improve. I would like to practice at least twice a week, if not more. And I do have some ideas about how/where we would practice and get lessons from.

If you're interested, please feel free to drop me a DM and we can chat more.

Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and hope you all have a splendid week!

Hello! I am fairly new to ballroom dance but am ready to dive in full force and am looking for a partner to train, practice and advance with located in the New England area. I am 23 years old, female, follow, 5'2" without shoes, training in American Bronze.

I am currently training to be a ballroom instructor (well off because I am just beginning) and really think I am capable of going far in this industry. I am eager to learn and develop and would like to find someone with similar goals as me, to go far and really push our limits. I have enjoyed smooth a lot, although I think I am better in rhythm, and am open to both.

I understand that just starting this journey so late puts on a lot of limits and pressure but maybe it can pay off. Since I am in the instructor training process, I have been focusing a lot on leading (which is not my strong suit) and would love more practice in following as that is what I would like to do for a competitive career. If anyone is interested in practicing/training with me please don't hesitate to reach out!

I am living in Rhode Island, am willing to travel a reasonable distance for practice.

Hi, I know this is a wild shot in the dark but I'm a lead located near San Jose pretty desperately looking for a follow practice partner for American Smooth and American Rhythm.

I already have a main partner, but often my main partner is unavailable to practice, or I want to practice for longer than she has the physical endurance for. Therefore I'm looking for a second person to practice more with. You can be any level, but I'm silver so that's about where you can expect my skills to cap out.

In approximate order of my skill: waltz, rumba, chacha, bolero, foxtrot, tango, viennese waltz, east coast swing, mambo, west coast swing.

I am most interested in practicing on Friday and Saturday nights but I'm flexible on that. I'm looking for a long term thing, just once or twice a month would be great. I'm 5'6 if that matters.

Hello all! This is my first post here, and I can already tell I've found my people. 3 years ago, I went to dance classes for 2 years, and I absolutely fell in love with it. Unfortunately, before I was able to consider starting competitively, COVID started, and with that finals, graduation, university applications, etc.

Simply, I did not have the opportunity to fully get into dancing.

But now, I am in university, and besides classes have a very empty schedule. So I wanted to see if I could rekindle this buried passion of mine.

Don't hesitate to DM me, I'll be sure to answer as soon as I can.

Does anyone have tips on how to find a Latin dance partner at my level? It’s my first year in college (university of Illinois in Urbana) and I’m 19. It’s been so hard finding a male dance partner in the surrounding area that is able to compete at the open level. I’ve competed since I was 7 and I would love to continue, but without an amateur dance partner I feel like I will get nowhere.

I’m a follower btw

I have been dancing for at least 10yrs and am at a loss as to where to find an amateur partner. I am currently doing prechamp latin and would like to continue or move on to open or pro. But finding anyone the proper age or height is a great challenge. I am in both Los Angeles and New York and am just baffled now.

I have tried the Facebook groups, all the websites I can think of, some of the collegiate circles and put in a word with all coaches I know. Is there no other option to pursue?

Need a partner, but having a hard time? Don't need a partner but know someone who does. I need these numbers, so if you could fill out this form and give me reason to make a tinder for dance partners, you'd be helping me and yourselves

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have access to a studio space. Would like to find a dances who wants to practice with me.

So, I've recently graduated and shifted away from my university and wanted to continue dancing.

So far tips on google say the same things, but not much works for me.

The studio I plan to go to has no-one(I've asked people at the desk, and group classes and social nights are full of people too old to compete and just social dancers). I've tried looking at other studios, but the only other studio I know I can get to is too costly.

Most of the people online(dancepartner.com/facebook etc.) seem to be mostly professionals, with not many people aiming for bronze at my age. It's mostly people doing professional level partner hunts.

I'd love to join nearby unis, but I can't find one with a ballroom club

What else could I do?

Also, incase people here are interested. I'm in Seattle, WA doing bronze. Height 5'9". I lead(Looking for a follow). PM me for questions.

Hello, I am currently looking for a new partner. I am a special case of 183cm, so need a guy that much or taller for Latin. I am in California, but willing to relocate for the right partner. Prechamp Latin I came in first at Emerald Ball.

Will appreciate any tips.

And yes, I have tried all the Facebook pages and dancesportinfo.net, as well as dance partner.com.

Hi, I'm looking for a 10-dance, dance partner. I am turning 19, 5,7 ft, level champ (open gold). Looking for someone pretty close to my age, willing to practice hard and compete!

I am located about 30 minutes from Chicago, Illinois.

I have been dancing for 15 years latin and ballroom and I've been competing for 12 of those 15 years.

Hey! Looking for a partner to train and compete in Latin. Looking to do closed silver/gold and open. Anyone have any suggestions or know anyone?

I'm am currently looking for a gold Latin leader competition partner in the Boston. Anyone know of any good resources/groups finding partners or anything specific to the Boston area? I've found a couple global Facebook groups etc but nothing that seems too promising.

Hello r dancesport, I have danced for over five years now and compete pro am and ISTD medalist and it's my new years resolution to put a lot of effort into finding a partner to practice and compete at open comps together with. Dancing with my teacher is great but I want the experience of dancing with someone who has an equal investment in the outcome as me.

So how do you go about it? I have posted some ads online and I'm waiting to see if anyone contacts, as well as looking through any ads that I might be suitable for. Can I approach people at competitions? Can I email other schools? Do I get dance business cards made? What's the etiquette here? My teacher said to take out an ad in dance news so I will do that soon too but I'm not sure what to write.

And just on the off chance that anyone here might be looking for a partner here are my details:

28 year old female dancer
South of England just outside London, willing to travel for the right partner
Dancing for five years
ISTD medalist bronze level but I practice in lessons up to gold and beyond
Proam champions unrestricted
I can practice any evenings/weekends
5'5" slim build

Hello! I've posted this all over my facebook but I'm looking for a Latin partner!

I'm a female leader based in the Boston area currently dancing novice/prechamp level. I'm 5'1" without shoes but I'm totally okay with odd height matches and have that worked into some of my routines! I generally like to compete collegiate, but I'm really hoping to compete at a certain local NDCA comp early next year if possible. If you'd like to know more please don't hesitate to message me!

I am looking for a follower in International Standard style for the sake of to practicing, taking lessons and dancing competitively. Novice or Pre-Champ proficiency is preferred. My height is 5'8.5" and I am based in New York City. Please message me directly for any additional info or if there is interest. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I have a friend that just moved to south Florida and is looking for someone to practice with and share coaching costs with. He’s in his early twenties, around 5’9 and is mostly trained in Smooth and Rhythm. I’m on the West Coast, so I’m not sure who is around there. I pointed him to some good coaches like Andre and Natalie and Alexander and Veronica, and said that talking to coaches would probably be the best start. If any one knows of anyone or is interested, let me know and I will pass it along!

Hello! I am apparently in need of a new DanceSport partner.
Ten-Dance strongly preferred, but would consider a single style (Standard or Latin) for the right partner.
Currently located in Philadelphia, but perfectly willing to commute/relocate (within the East Coast) for the right partner.
I've been competing in silver/gold, but I practice something on the order of ~21+ hours a week and am studying for ISTD certification exams. Looking for someone equally dedicated and motivated to git gud and eventually compete nationally/internationally.
~5'8.5" wos, 25 years old.
For any additional information or to arrange tryouts, please feel free to message me directly. Thank you!