I am just looking for a bit of advice from more seasoned and experienced dancers out there.

I am an adult male amateur ballroom and latin dancer studying international style. Although I have danced before I only made the switch to Ballrooom two years ago. In that time I have completed my gold medals in both ballroom and latin (achieving the highest grade.)

However at present I do not have a partner and I really want to compete at a high level as I know I have the drive, determination and potential to go for it. However finding a partner is not as easy as it seems.

Also every time i seem to mention the idea of competitions or dance partners to my teacher, she doesn't seem too thrilled. Other people have suggested that I go into teaching, but that would then mean I lose my amateur status and I would not be able to compete. I would love to teach in the future but I would love to get some competitions under my belt. I am a very competetive person and just feel that I am slowly losing motivation as I don't feel I have anything to strive for.

So I am a liitle confused as to what to do next, maybe this is something normal that other dancers have been through.Any advice would be great.

DancerSA. This seems to be the time of the year when partnerships break up. As a male it should not be difficult to find someone as keen as yourself. Your best move would be to advertise on one of the dance sites stating your age height and weight and experience. We here having found a candidate would have a try out with a professional in attendance. The last say is yours. Just make sure that they are suitable and have the same commitment that you have. For instance if you are hoping and wish to compete at Blackpool sometime in the future. I would forget about teaching. Once you have crossed over in many countries there is no going back.Although if you are good enough you could compete as a professional. You don't have to pass any teaching thing. You don't even need a bronze medal to be a Professional Competitor. Just join the WDC. Or enter at Blackpool. The British, the UK or the Dutch titles.All three are completely open to all. Good Luck.