I thought that I had seen it all. I thought that there was nothing left to surprise me. But I was wrong. I took my wife to the Rivoli Ballroom last week to judge a same sex dancing competition for Ballroom and Latin. I was astounded by the passion and brilliance of the whole afternoon.

Was totally absorbing, friendly, lacking in any aggression and just a great and safe place to be.

Were just thoroughly enjoying themselves, no bitchiness just fun and friendship.

A very high level and everyone loved the dance rather than the competition and the prizes of chocolates and certificates showed just how much being there meant to everyone.

Extremely high but catering from people who had just started dancing to those that had been there for years.

I looked on in awe as the event unfolded watching such passionate people have such a great time. It is a long time since I have had such a fantastic afternoon in the company of so many fun-loving competitors.

For those who jumped on the bandwagon of horror after the media outburst at the mention of same sex dancing on ‘Strictly’. I suggest that you take a look for yourselves and perhaps you will see that there is far more to dancing than you first thought.

If it is of interest, Mind Over Matter Consultancy deliver a range of interactive, highly-pressurised programmes for high performers in companies across the world, underpinned by applied leadership and management theory.

These include our brand new dance programme, Dance: Like No One’s Watching, run by Jill Kemp.

 Jill is a leading Fellow and Examiner of the IDTA and runs one of the top 10 IDTA Dance Examination schools in the world.

She has won the prestigious Carl Alan Award twice for excellence in dance teaching and continues to provide the highest level of dance education, whilst mentoring, training and supporting fellow professionals to fulfil their potential.

I thought that I had seen it all. I thought that there was nothing left to surprise me. But I was wrong. I took my wife to the Rivoli Ballroom last week to judge a same sex dancing competition for Ballroom and Latin. I was astounded by the passion and brilliance of the whole afternoon.

Was totally absorbing, friendly, lacking in any aggression and just a great and safe place to be.

Were just thoroughly enjoying themselves, no bitchiness just fun and friendship.

A very high level and everyone loved the dance rather than the competition and the prizes of chocolates and certificates showed just how much being there meant to everyone.

Extremely high but catering from people who had just started dancing to those that had been there for years.

I looked on in awe as the event unfolded watching such passionate people have such a great time. It is a long time since I have had such a fantastic afternoon in the company of so many fun-loving competitors.

For those who jumped on the bandwagon of horror after the media outburst at the mention of same sex dancing on ‘Strictly’. I suggest that you take a look for yourselves and perhaps you will see that there is far more to dancing than you first thought.

If it is of interest, Mind Over Matter Consultancy deliver a range of interactive, highly-pressurised programmes for high performers in companies across the world, underpinned by applied leadership and management theory.

These include our brand new dance programme, Dance: Like No One’s Watching, run by Jill Kemp.

 Jill is a leading Fellow and Examiner of the IDTA and runs one of the top 10 IDTA Dance Examination schools in the world.

She has won the prestigious Carl Alan Award twice for excellence in dance teaching and continues to provide the highest level of dance education, whilst mentoring, training and supporting fellow professionals to fulfil their potential.