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2017 Blackpool Dance Festival Winners

After seven days of intense competition at the Blackpool Dance Festival, the most prestigious ballroom dance competition in the world wrapped up this past Friday in Blackpool, England. As the best of the best gathered to compete for the coveted title of Blackpool champion, there was no shortage of tears, smiles, and surprises. Check below for the complete list of this year's division winners.

Jun 6, 2017

Riccardo Cocchi & Yulia Zagoruychenko | Reigning Blackpool Champions

Riccardo Cocchi and Yulia Zagoruychenko are arguably the best-known Latin dance couple in the world today. Together, they have won seven straight world championships, including last year's Blackpool Dance Competitions in both London and China. Ranked No. 1 in the world and in the U.S. in the professional Latin category, the reigning champions are in pursuit of another title at this week's Blackpool Dance Festival in Blackpool, England. 

May 28, 2017

A Brief History Of The Blackpool Dance Festival

Ballroom dancers and admirers alike have convened in Blackpool, England, for the commencement of the 92nd annual Blackpool Dance Festival, which began Thursday and continues to June 2.

May 27, 2017

Your Guide To Blackpool 2017: Categories & Prize Money

If you're new to the grandiose world of ballroom and Latin dance championships, you might find yourself a little confused about the differences between the array of categories and genres at the Blackpool Dance Festival, which began Thursday and runs through June 2 in Blackpool, England.

May 26, 2017

Reminiscing On Blackpool 2016

Get excited for the Blackpool Dance Festival by reminiscing over some of last year's top performances, extravagant costumes, and infectious energy. As this year's competition gets started in Blackpool, England, on Thursday, take a look back at some of the memorable highlights from the 2016 edition of the world's largest ballroom dance competition.

May 25, 2017

Preparing For The 2017 Blackpool Dance Festival

The excitement among dancesport competitors and spectators alike is growing exponentially in preparation for the fast-approaching 2017 Blackpool Dance Festival.

May 25, 2017

2017 Preparation Camp For USA Dance Nationals

By Michelle Blank

Mar 6, 2017