You might think Latin dance is a physical and intimate art form reserved for romantic couples. But there is an entire vibrant competitive Latin dance scene just for children under 12. Chiang Loong has been the odd boy out in dance studios since he was 6. He embraces Latin dance as a fun weekly hobby; competitions aren’t even on his radar. Mathilda Cook has dreamt of being a professional competitive dancer since she was 6 years old. She draws the attention of the crowd as a competitive solo dancer, but to go big, she needs a partner.

Can the two young dancers come together and learn to move as one – both on and off the dance floor? Will they conquer the international dance scene, including the prestigious Blackpool Junior Dance Festival? Can their friendship hold up under pressure?

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00:00 "My mother tricked me into learning Latin dance"
02:55 11-year-old shows how to catch the eye of the Latin dance judges
08:36 The search for a competition dance partner
11:44 Working on their chemistry for competition
14:24 High-pressure dance competitions
18:45 Competing at Perak International Dancesport Championship
22:08 What does the future hold for them?

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