The Rumour Mill Begins

May is often when speculation starts to gather pace but this year not only for the celebrities

Fans and media outlets usually begin predicting which celebrities might join the next series, but this year it also about the presenters.

While discussions about returning professional dancers become a hot topic online. None dance word people discussing who might be leaving and those in the dance world discussing which dance are rumoured as joining.

This month former contestants frequently appear in theatre productions, dance tours and television projects, keeping the Strictly spirit alive throughout the spring.

Dance enthusiasts also use this quieter period to revisit favourite routines from previous years and look forward to what the new season may bring.

For ballroom and Latin dance lovers, May is a wonderful time to focus on personal dancing goals. Whether you’re learning a new routine, improving technique or preparing for social dance events, the excitement surrounding Strictly often provides extra motivation.

For the professional dancers May is the Blackpool Dance Festival and the Blackpool Open festival both firm favourites with dancers across the world. It’s a month where over two thousand competitors hit the seaside resort, along with teachers and those in the trade.