Dance Partners - Where to Dance

Learning to dance in various styles is a tricky business.Though good sources of online education can help supplement your skills, a dance partner is a great source of routine practises, constructive criticism and of course, learning to dance as a couple without having to use the mop!Partners are also a great way to make friends and get introduced to new dancing styles and methods of learning, so there's nothing to lose by putting up an advert.

Looking for a dance partner? Contact Kay to add your details here!

MALE PARTNERS WANTED: (all replies to [email protected])

I'm a single 50s+ lady living in Papakura and I'd like a Kiwi dance partner with a sence of humour. JH

I'm a 20 year old dancer of slim build and 175cm tall. I do ballet, jazz and tap and have just started Rock N Roll. I have completed a beginner course and picked this up very quickly and now want to go onto the Intermediate class but need a partner. I'm fine doing casual classses but if someone wanted to do it competitively I would be keen. I'm based in East Auckland and am looking for an Intermediate-advanced Rock N Roller between 20 - 28. JS

I'm looking for a fit, middleaged dance partner, who dances at a solid intermediate to advanced level, for Ballroom, Latin, Rock N Roll and Swing. I've been dancing for many years, am married to a non-dancer and would like to do more social dancing. BR

I'm a 24 year old, 5'2" tall Chinese, petite, and have been dancing for 1 year. I've done beginners and a little bit of improvers ballroom, beginners salsa and Argentine tango. I'm looking for a male or female dance partner for classes and to dance socially. I am also willing to learn the male steps. Someone at beginners/intermediate level between 20 - 30 please. I live in East Auckland but I'm willing to travel. MA

I'm 56 years old, married to a non-dancer, a shiftworker, and looking for a dance partner interested in casual dancing. I have linedanced for 14yrs, Rock N Rolled for 8 years, and do social ballroom waltz, foxtrot etc. If you can lead, I can follow. Mostly looking for someone that can have fun dancing, but if you have different styles you can teach me, such as balboa, jitterbug, salsa etc, I'm open for the challenge. My level of dancing? You can tell me when we dance. GA

I'm 24 years old, 1.75cm without shoes and am looking for a dance partner for Latin. I'm not a beginner any more, not sure about the NZ levels, but I'm on D/C class, maybe intermediate. I could start standard as well and would like to compete. J

I"m in my 60's, live in the Eastern suburbs, am slightly rusty at dancing but I'm fit. I'm seeking a male dance partner. JH

Lady senior competition dancer wants partner for Ballroom and New Vogue senior E & D. I'm 5'10" tall and blonde and have been competing for the last year. I've been taught by Mike & Trish Witson at tempo dance studio and keen to pursue competition dancing to get a higher grade. I've been training 3 nights per week plus lessons, so am very keen. Can dance all Ballroom and & New Vogue styles and have done various medals to gold bar. SA

I reside in Manukau and am looking for a male dance partner to practice mainly in Manukau/Botany area. I love Ballroom dancing and am a bit rusty. RS

I'm looking for a 50 - 60 year old, average height and weight man for a variety of social dancing. I live in the Eastern suburbs of Auckland. C

I'm looking for an experienced Latin American and Ballroom dance partner. I've been out of the dancing circuit for 7 years but would like to get back into it. In 1998 my partner and I won the NZ B grade Latin and C grade New Vogue. I've many years experience and would like to meet someone with the same experience or talent. I live in Hamilton but would be happy to commute to Auckland. Please, only serious dancers reply. AV

I'm a 55 year old from West Auckland looking for a male dance partner. I've done 2 years Rock N Roll and am now learning Ballroom & Latin. I live to social dance most weekends if possible. EL

I'm a 56 year old woman, 5'8" tall, completed beginner ballroom and intermediate rock n roll, looking to learn Latin and brush up on ballroom. I enjoy dancing at RSA's and live in central Auckland. JH

I'm a 19 year old female looking for a male dance partner to do competitions. Must be within my age group and have experience, and be willing to practice a few times a week. LRC

I'm aged late 50's, slim build, 5/7", living in St Heliers and looking for a partner for Ballroom, Latin, Rock N Roll, and to take New Vogue lessons. JT

I'm 163cm, that's 5' something I believe, 25yr old female after a dance partner for the central city area. I want to learn Ballroom and need someone who is able to lead as I have zero experience. JM

Mature attractive lady, 5'5", slim, in 50', living in South Auckland, looking for regular dance partner for social times and fun. Intermediate level in Ballroom and some Latin experience. CS

I'm a female, slim, 5'4", 25 y/o, living in One Tree Hill. I restarted going to ballroom lessons and I'm looking for a male partner to continue Ballroom lessons with and go out social dancing. I have experience dancing lambada (Brazilian dance) and have done beginners/intermediate Ceroc lessons a while ago. I'd like to find someone who is patient and already knows ballroom and is keen to teach me in his way for future competitions. LS

I like to dance but have no partner and am a bit rusty. I've done Ceroc and am willing to learn other dances. I'm 5' tall, 59 y/o and live in Massey. KG

I'm 5'7" tall, tidy to the eye, 59, live in Massey East and would like a social dance partner for Ballroom, a little younger than me if possible but open to age group, who enjoys going to RSA's for dancing. I'm happy to travel. DV

I'm 27, 5.9 and looking for a male dance partner taller than me, who is willing to do Latin etc, mainly for fun, social & fitness, but open to other ideas. I've done a few basics and have friends who dance professionally. I would prefer someone from Central or North. KE

I've been attending Megan Smith's Swing Dance lieeson for 8 months and am in the intermediate class. I'm 5/1, slim, fit & active and love to dance socially. I'd love to learn different dance styles as long as you are keen to try out Swing Dance. LB

I'm in my 50's, slim, excellent sense of rhythm, quite an experienced ballroom dancer, if a little rusty. I seek a tall dance partner, Intgermediate-Advanced 50 - 60 yrs old, in the Eastern Suburbs/City. DG

A young n nice looking mid age lady looking for good man dancer who would like to learn competition ballroom n New Vogue dances in Stepz school for private lesson who's age 50s-60s and over 180cm. LW

FEMALE PARTNERS WANTED: (all replies to [email protected])

Female dance partner wanted for street latin, especially salsa and bachata. D

Looking for dance partner for comps must be advanced or better can dance most styles salsa and learning Zouk and cuban Cha Cha. DB

Looking for female dance partner for salsa and tango, I am a beginner, mid 20s, small and short Asian guy, living in auckland city. J

Looking for a female dance partner (latin style dance), I am a 27 year old male, keen to get some first dancing experience. I am 6ft tall, reasonably fit, willing to attend up to 2 classes a week. KG

I'm a 25 year old male beginner, looking for a dancing partner to attend dancing class in the City or South or nearby area. HL

I am 6ft tall, slim, 50, and have been dancing ballroom, Latin, Rock N Roll and some New Vogue for the past 3 years at Intermediate level.
I seek a dance partner to dance socially. I live in Manukau but dance all around the Auckland region. EP

I am a 50 year old gentleman,average build, living in Howick and looking for a salsa partner to attend classes and dance socially. Experience is not important. HN

I'm 6'2, 41, slender build and dance ballroom and rock n roll to intermediate level. I'm looking for a partner to continue dancing with and improve. PC

I'm 5/8 tall and an experienced competition ballroom dancer. I'm looking for an experienced or keen beginner dancer that is athletic, between 20 & 30 years old. Must be a very keen dancer and
have time to dance and practice a lot. IB

North Shore dancer, intermediate level Ballroom, Rock N Roll, some Ceroc & Swing would like to have a regular partner to improve in all dance styles. Retired gentleman, 5'5",would like dance partner
petite and over 50 years old. RD

I'm a 39 yr old, 6'1" male living in Christchurch and looking for a female dance partner who has done salsa and lambada. I've been dancing for 4 years and also teach. Anyone in Christchurch available? DH

I am a single Latin male, 43 years old, available to dance every second weekend. No formal training but I've got rhythm. SC

I'm after a female partner around 1.7m for dance lessons, practice and social occasions. Particularly Rock N Roll, but including Bachata, Salsa, Ballroom etc. Though her age is not that important, she needs to be easy with my middle age, have energy, some time, a love of dance, and live in Christchurch or close to it. DF

Female New Vogue dance partner wanted who can dance all 15 dances. Must be under 40 years of age, slim and be a suitable height. I am 5'11'. Must be willing to train 3 times a week in the Howick-Pakuranga area. KA

I'm looking for a female partner in her 40's so I can continue dancing now that I have completed my beginner lessons at Temp Dance Studio. I want to continue at an improvers or social level. I am 50 years old and 6' tall. SA

I'm a 25 year old male looking for a dance parter to practice beginner Salsa moves. Someone around my age group and living in the West or South Auckland area would be nice. SC

I'm a South African (Indian origin) male, 166cm tall, looking for a partner who would love to learn Latin American and Ballroom dancing with me. I live in West Harbour and can attend classes in or around the city. Prefer non-smoker, enthusiastic person with a good sense of humour. AR

40 year old male, 5/8", wanting to practice/learn salsa zouk etc, central Auckland area. JM

I'm a 51yo male, 1.88m, trim, dress well, looking for a slim female partner to continue learning ballroom and for social occasions. I did reach intermediate level but haven't danced for a couple of years, so I'm a bit rusty. I live in West Auckland and work in Penrose. MM

I'm a European male, 40's, 1.83cm, athletic, from Eastern Suburbs, Mission Bay area. I'm learning to dance and need a regular partner. I'm interested in Salsa to begin with but am open to persuasion. With the right person even comp level can be discussed. JC

I'm 176cm tall, and an experienced competition ballroom male dancer. I'm looking for an experienced or keen beginner dancer, between 20 & 45yrs, tall, and with good balance and feeling for music. PG

I'm a male, 43 years old, looking for a dance partner to start Salsa beginner classes. A

English guy, 40's, 1.72m, seeks a partner to practise Ceroc (intermediate) or Ballroom (beginner). Based on North Shore but happy to travel. M

I'm 52, 5/8" tall, dance Ballroom & Latin to silver medal, very good at Rock N Roll and average at Ceroc. I'm looking for a dance partner and I live on the North Shore. NW

I would like to find a partner to learn to dance with, preferably South or East Auckland. I've done a couple of beginner classes in the past but didn't carry on because I didn't have a regular partner to practice with. I'm going to try agian if I can find a compatible partner. CS

I'm looking for a female dance partner to dance salsa, zouk and bachata, but mainly salsa. I'm currently at a lower intermediate level with salsa and I would like to get to advanced level. I want to go to lessons (possibley private) a couple of times a week and practice/social dance a couple of times a week. I don't know yet if I want to compete but will probably make a decision once we get to the advanced level. I'm 24 yrars old, 6ft tall and looking for someone who is willing to put in similar time and financial commitment and have fun along the way. PK