Ballroom
Ballroom dance is an elegant and highly structured style of partner dancing, known for its smooth movement, refined posture, musicality, and connection between dancers. It is usually performed by a lead and follow partnership, with dancers moving together in harmony across the floor.
Ballroom dancing places strong emphasis on frame, balance, footwork, timing, and floorcraft. Dancers maintain a poised upper body while using controlled movement through the legs and feet to travel around the dance floor. Although it can appear effortless, ballroom requires discipline, coordination, strength, and trust between partners.
Today, ballroom dance is enjoyed socially, competitively, and as a performance art. It combines athletic skill with artistic expression, making it both technically demanding and visually captivating.
Affiliated Schools
Dance Pod
Contact Name: Julie Galea
Email: juleegalea@gmail.com
Ballroom Beat Dance Studio
Contact Name: Jeremy Basile
Email: jeremy.basile@gmail.com
Dartmoor Dance School
Contact Name: Tom Ziemski
Email: tom@dartmoordance.co.uk
Miller Dance Centre
Contact Name: Richard Miller
Email: richard@millerdance.co.uk
Dance Art London
Contact Name: Vlad Shalnev
Email: info@danceartlondon.co.uk
Sanderson Dance School
Contact Name: Jackie Bynert
Email: jess@sandersondance.co.uk
GB Dance School
Contact Name: Gail Brockelsby
Email: brocklesbygail@gmail.com
Dizzyfeet Dancing
Contact Name: James Prouton
Email: james@dizzyfeet.com
Southend Dance Centre
Contact Name: Brett & Sally Vernon
Email: southenddcrouter@aol.com
Awarding Bodies
UKA Dance
An awarding body validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. They assist dance teachers worldwide by providing their pupils with Achievement Awards for all ages & abilities, in all styles of Dance & Drama. They also provide Teaching Qualifications and are proud to help, encourage and support members in all dance disciplines to establish and develop their business.
NCDTA International
We offer a huge variety in dance subjects so there will be something to suit everyone. You can choose from any of the following dance genres: Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence, Country & Western, Salsa, Street/Hip Hop/Freestyle, Cheerleading, Modern Stage/Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Choreography, Speech & Drama and Performing Arts. Amateur examinations at all levels can be taken with your NCDTA International dance teacher with in-person, online and video examinations now available.
Independent Dance Training
UK based dance examination awarding body and teaching association. We represent dance teachers and schools from the UK and overseas. Our Programmes of Study cover all aspects of Dance (both theatre and ballroom) and Performing Arts.
We support our members by offering: Courses & Training (both regional and head office based); Advice, and a friendly and knowledgeable ear when needed.
Scottish Dance Teachers Alliance
The Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance has been providing first class training and support for both dancers and dance teachers worldwide since we were established by leading Scottish professionals in 1934.
The SDTA is an Awarding Organisation, validated by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre, and is a member of the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, the British Dance Council, the World Dance Council and the Theatre Dance Council International.