I've competed in silver smooth and standard, have let go of rhythm for a while (still dance it socially), so that's an ecclectic mix of silver and bronze. I also enjoy a good two step. Since the dancing in IA is limited, I look for dance opportunities when I travel and often use this site to ask about dance opportunities. I learned to dance in Nashville (TN), great dance community and incredible teachers, I still visit and train there with Shalene Archer when I have the time to compete. Since earning tenure at my University, I've been able to make more time to dance. I dance mostly in the St. Paul area (a very rich dance community, lots a great dancers and people), though it does require some travel. There, I get to work with Julie Jacobson-Kendle. I feel very fortunate in my teachers, both are former US Champions, which makes up for a certain lack of talent on my part. I also travel to Seattle (family, friends, and dancing), Rochester (MN), Chicago, and sometimes Kansas City. I got to see the Russian Nationals in St. Petersburg a few of years ago, that was fabulous. Locally, I dance in Iowa City, sometimes in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo, and occasionally the Quad Cities and Chicago.

As you can tell from the photos, I compete. But while I enjoy competitions, for me, dancing is primarily about the joy and artistry of the movement. It's a spiritual and artistic high to dance one's whole body in (near) perfect unison with another who is able to do the same. It's also about building communities...I was fortunate to learn to dance in a very rich and diverse dance community. While I'm not a dance teacher (I know my limitations), since we have few decent teachers in Iowa, I've tried to pass on what I've learned both to build up the dance community wherever I'm at. That's also how I end up having local partners with whom to dance. Sadly, my main Iowa dance partner has now moved to MN (good for her, I sometimes stay with her when I visit, but it means I have fewer well trained partners here.) She's now training with one of the top teachers up there, who, after then first lesson, told her that there was no point in her competing in bronze, he's taking her straight to silver.

I also try to stay in decent shape. But I had hip and shoulder surgery (no replacement parts) a while ago, so I'm just now getting back to where I can exercise more fully. I'm a bit heavier than the dance photos, that's been due to limitations on activity for the past couple of years.

I am not a member so if you would like me to write back you should upgrade to gold. Just sayin'. I was taking private lessons and that got a bit expensive so I now go to a group class 2-3 times a week . I have done aerobics for most of my life so I pick things up fast.

I love country western dancing! I’ve been dancing for several years and would happily dance to every song if I had a willing and able partner.

Salsa dance beginner advanced.

Bachata no formal training

Some ballroom dancing.

I do my best to be a follower.

10 years competitive pro-amateur ballroom; 4 years amateur competitive ballroom; 3 years teaching. I have not danced in multiple years and would like to enjoy my most joyous activity again.

I've studied Argentine tango for 3+years and want to find a partner with whom I can take lessons, practice and attend milongas. I've also taking ballroom and Latin dance lessons for a few years. I'd love to find a partner for social dancing - especially bachata, salsa, swing (East Coast or West Coast) and a little smooth.

I am qualified to Professional Level in Ballroom, Latin American and Classical Sequence but I am not active as a Dance Professional.

I grew up dancing variety of styles. I have been taking ballroom for a few years. I am looking to always improve.

I have danced all my life but I started taking dance lessons about a year ago. I would like to have a practice partner with whom I could improve and potentially compete.

I started taking social dance lessons a few years ago so I could stop sitting on the sidelines at weddings. To my great surprise, dancing has become one of my favorite things. I practice salsa, swing, & hustle both in private lessons and in a weekly group class. I also mess around with a little bit of funk, blues, and tango. Lately I've been dancing a lot of salsa rueda and would be interested in finding someone who wants to practice rueda moves.

I'm not an amazing dancer, but I love music, I practice a fair bit, and I get a little better every time. I always have fun, and I always do my best to make sure my partner enjoys herself.

I am taking dance lessons in Lewisville and Carrollton.

I have been dancing for 7 years (ballroom). Have a history of ballet when I was growing up. I enjoy performing, especially coming up with creative/fun routines. I am moving to the Portland area in a few months and would like to find a practice partner. Salsa is definitely my favorite but I dance American Smooth and Rhythm styles. Also I know samba.

I'm a very enthusiastic Standard and Latin ballroom dancer. I danced for 8 years as a child, taking medals but not competing. Having started again seriously about 13 years ago, (after 36 years absence).

I made it to the finals in Blackpool of the IDTA medallist of the year competition at my second attempt in 2012. In lady over 50 category, I finished 3rd in latin and 6th in standard. I'm slim, fit and energetic, being also a swimmer and zumba enthusiast.

I take private lessons to competition level, and have attended workshops with top professionals. I have attended numerous National and International competitions in the U.K. and Canada, both as a spectator and as a helper. I'd be prepared to start at intermediate or pre-Champ.

I studied standard and latin for eight years to quite a high level in my youth and started over as a mature lady in 2008, since which time I have taken weekly private lessons from excellent coaches who have been training me for open competition.

I am very dedicated and hard working, but also enjoy lessons and training immensely. That said, humour enters all aspects of my life and dancing is no exception.

I am slim, energetic, fit and healthy, and take other exercise. I am universally told that I appear rather younger than I am.

I volunteer at dance competitions, including the Internationals and am therefore very familiar with competitive dancing at world championship level.

I occasionally attend social dances where there is no sequence. For fun I also dance modern jive, (ceroc), and salsa, but my passion is for ballroom dancing.

I have recently been competing on the open circuit at Over 35 Intermediate and pre-champ levels and am ready to dance fully senior I, II, and III, though would continue at the other levels whilst a partnership is developing.

I studied standard and latin for eight years to quite a high level in my youth and started over as a mature lady in 2008, since which time I have taken weekly private lessons from excellent coaches who have been training me for open competition.

I am very dedicated and hard working, but also enjoy lessons and training immensely. That said, humour enters all aspects of my life and dancing is no exception.

I am slim, energetic, fit and healthy, and take other exercise. I am universally told that I appear rather younger than I am.

I volunteer at dance competitions, including the Internationals and am therefore very familiar with competitive dancing at world championship level.

I occasionally attend social dances where there is no sequence. For fun I also dance modern jive, (ceroc), and salsa, but my passion is for ballroom dancing.

I have recently been competing on the open circuit at Over 35 Intermediate and pre-champ levels and am ready to dance fully senior I, II, and III, though would continue at the other levels whilst a partnership is developing.

Returning to the wonderful world of dancing :-)

Love to go dancing with you

I would like to find a good partner for tango and maybe more ,,

I live in Canada. I love dancing. I am looking for a dance partner who will be able to spend minimum 8 hours per week for dance classes... Someone who wants to get ready for competition.

I live in Canada. I love dancing. I am looking for a dance partner who will be able to spend minimum 8 hours per week for dance classes... Someone who wants to get ready for competition.

I am half Californian, half Chilean. I love to dance socially, I took salsa lessons in the past and loved it. Because of my experience living in South America I grew up dancing cumbias, merengue and many other rythms.

I started dancing in Nov. 2017 after being inspired to take up the sport. A few months later I got first place in all of my heats as a Newcomer, Novice, and Intermediate Bronze dancer at my first competition. I am being coached by World Champion dancers and have been put on a fast-track to reaching their level as an amateur dancer.

I have been taking classes in cuban-style salsa for around 2.5 years, and about 6 months of linear salsa on1. I have also been taking bachata classes for a few months.

My main goal is to improve my vocabulary and partnerwork in linear salsa, to achieve a better connection for social dancing and, why not, for a potential performance/choreography in the near future.

Despite having started relatively recently (about 3 years ago), I have absolutely fallen in love with salsa, and I can guarantee that I will be a patient, dedicated (and smiling) dance partner.

Some experience in freestyle dancing to disco type music.

I have been ballroom dancing for 2 years. I quickly started competing and have done 10 competitions. I am at full bronze level in ballroom in the major 9 dances, plus nightclub dances. I generally dance 5 days a week between private lessons, group classes, and social dancing.