The Ipswich Dance Festival was held at the Royal Hospital School on August 1 and 2, featuring more than 60 categories of Ballroom and Latin American dance. Ipswich Dance Festival celebrates weekend of performances (Image: Supplied)Emma Hawley, organiser who runs Ipswich School of Dancing and founded DanceTV, said: "We are incredibly proud of what the Ipswich Dance Festival has become. Ballroom styles on display included the waltz, tango, foxtrot and quickstep, while the Latin categories featured the cha cha cha, samba, rumba and jive. Dancers shine at Ipswich Ballroom and Latin festival (Image: Supplied)It was supported by professional adjudicators, sponsors, volunteers and trade stands, contributing to the "lively" atmosphere. The next Ipswich Dance Festival will return to the Royal Hospital School on October 24 and 25, 2026, and is expected to be the festival’s biggest event of the year.