Exciting News!

Dear Pro-Am Dancers,

We wanted to share with you some exciting news for our dance community! Two organizations with a shared commitment to both amateur leads and professional teachers, the MIB Dance Tour and the non-profit organization Leading Follows Network (LFN) are coming together under one unified organization. By uniting our strengths, we are creating a clearer, stronger platform dedicated to advancing competition for amateur gentlemen/leaders, empowering professional women in our industry, and building a more connected dance community.

What This Means for You?

For Amateur Lead Dancers:

• Expanded and improved 11 competition Gentlemen/Leader focused tour - more options across the United States
• More opportunities for dedicated Pro-Am Scholarships
• Fun social events that bring together dancers and make your competition experience even more memorable, including at this year's 100th Anniversary Blackpool Dance Festival
• A clearer pathway for growth, opportunity, and recognition

For Professionals:

• Dedicated professional prize money and awards
• Expanded professional seminars and education opportunities
• More connected experiences with fellow teachers and the broader dance community

Thank you for your continued support and for being a vital part of this next chapter. We are beyond thrilled to welcome all participants to a revitalized new dance season!