UK Fun Competition for same-sex dancers

Posted on September 14, 2011

Once again, it’s the time of year when novice competitors can take their first steps in a supportive environment at the annual UK Fun Competition at London’s Rivoli Ballroom.

The Fun Competition welcomes all starter, beginner and improver same-sex couples and the events range from ballroom and Latin to Old Time dances like the Lilac Waltz and Mayfair Quickstep. There are also fun styles like change-partner cha cha and six-legs salsa.

This year’s competition is on October 1, 2pm–6pm, followed by social dancing with Jacky’s Jukebox. To enter, download a form from the website or email info@funcompetition.co.uk for more information.

Word and photograph: Marianka Swain

Nicola Rayner

Nicola Rayner was editor of Dance Today from 2010 to 2015. She has written for a number of publications including The Guardian, The Independent and Time Out Buenos Aires, where she cut her teeth as a dance journalist working on the tango section. Today she continues to dance everything from ballroom to breakdance, with varying degrees of success. Her debut novel, The Girl Before You, was published last year in paperback, ebook and audiobook.