The couples pictured were competing for the Professional Latin Rising Stars title on 27 May 2022.
The Blackpool Dance Festival runs from 21 May – 3 June 2022, and has been held in the Empress Ballroom every year since 1920.
1. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
3. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
4. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
5. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino
6. Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens
Professional Latin dancers compete at the Blackpool Dance Festival at the Winter Gardens Photo: Daniel Martino