Advice on finding dance partners in Michigan?

[latinballroom05]

Hello!

I am a 17 year old male, and I live in the state of Michigan. My previous partner was in her 30s, but unfortnately had to discontinue for a job in a different state. Therefore, this has left me with no partner to dance with! I am very bummed because we had a very effective partnership, and were both very hard workers. But I am also very happy for my previous partner's success in her new opportunities!
So currently, I have been searching and doing all the most that I can to increase my chances of finding a new partner. I have also tried dance partner websites. Does anyone have tips or advice on some of the things I should do to have success in hopefully finding a dedicated, and competitive latin ballroom partner?

 

[middy]

Try talking to college teams to see if anyone's looking for a partner? U of Michigan, maybe Michigan State.

 

[flightco]

A few questions to help sort things out

Where are you located in Michigan?

Are you willing to travel? If so, how far and how often?

What type of dancing? I know you said Latin but could you elaborate

What is your current level and experience?

Level of partner experience you are willing to accept?

Competition experience?

Age range of ideal partner?

Acceptable age range of partner if not ideal?

That should help narrow it down.

 

[latinballroom05]

I'm located in the southeast of Michigan! I live specifically more so in the northern Metro Detroit.
Since I am still in high school, my means of traveling is a bit limited at the moment. But I fortunately do own a car, and I would drive about 45 minutes Mon-Fri to a church, where I would practice normally with my partner. I am definitely willing to drive long distances for dance, if means of possibly finding a new partner.
I mainly and only focus on international latin. That is my focus and goal, to excel in that area of ballroom.
I have been dancing for a little bit over an year, and currently dancing in silver level. My previous partner has been dancing for five years in the U of M Ballroom collegiate team.
Since I have not been dancing for a long time, I am willing to accept someone that has been dancing for at least an year. One of the most important things for me personally in a partnership is that, both people are very dedicated and hard workers, with the same goals as one other. I am seeking for someone that will be able to dedicate as much as time as I am willing to do so (5 days a week/3 hours or more, etc).
I have so far participated in one competition (Michigan Dance Challenge) for the first time this year.
Since I am looking for someone that would be able to commit as much practicing I have been doing, I am looking for someone that is responsible, mature, and of course being able to drive. Therefore, I am looking for ages not much younger than my own, and no older than 35.

Also, thank you so much in advance, and for taking the time to reply! I really appreciate it! I am wanting all the help that I can possibly get!

 

[latinballroom05]

A few questions to help sort things out

Where are you located in Michigan?

Are you willing to travel? If so, how far and how often?

What type of dancing? I know you said Latin but could you elaborate

What is your current level and experience?

Level of partner experience you are willing to accept?

Competition experience?

Age range of ideal partner?

Acceptable age range of partner if not ideal?

That should help narrow it down.

Not sure if my reply sent through, but just in case, I replied in the thread!