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Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival -17-19 October 2010
This years Adult Sequence Dance Festival will once again immediately follow the Children's Dance Festival on Saturday 16th October.
There is no better opportunity for Modern Sequence Dancers and Dance Teachers to come along to Blackpool and dance in one of the countries finest venues, the Empress Ballroom. Music will be provided throughout the festival by keyboard player Jonathan Randall.
During the 3 day festival you will see some of the UK’s finest young competitors taking part in the British Sequence Dance Championships. Whether you come for one day, or all three days, you will be guaranteed first class Modern Sequence Dancing with some of the countries leading MC’s.
Sunday Afternoon MC’s - Rita and David Harrod
Sunday Night MC’s: Ian and Sue Webster
Monday Night MC’s: Arthur and Jean Parr
Tuesday Afternoon MC’s: Graham and Sylvia Barrett
Tuesday Night MC’s: Neil and Lesley Marshall
The Inventive Dance Competition takes place on Monday 18 October and you will have the opportunity to be one of the first to learn the new dances direct from the winners during one of Tuesdays teaching sessions.
Afternoon Tea Dance tickets are only £3 each. Full Day tickets and Season tickets (3 days) are available in advance from the Dance Festival Office or from the Winter Gardens Box Office during the festival. Discounts available for group bookings. For more information about the festival contact the Dance Festival Office on 01253 625252 or visit www.blackpooldancefestival.com
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ISDC West Midlands Grand Sequence Ball
The West Midlands ISDC are holding a Grand Sequence Ball at Bloxwich Leisure Centre on Sunday 16 May 2010.
Dancing 2.30 pm to 6.30 pm to keyboard player, Richard Keeling, with dance demonstration by Under 21 Champions, Marcus Mitchell and Lily Plowman.
Tickets available at £3.50 each from Frank Smith 01922 620639 or Anne Ward 0121 476 9397
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photo courtesy of bullendance.co.uk
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Congratulations to Andrea and Tim
Congratulations to Andrea Kilgour, and her husband Tim, on the arrival of a beautiful baby girl, named Ciara Eve, born on the 8 February.
All are doing well and we look forward to seeing them later in the year at future events.
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Sunday 2nd May 2010 - Modern Sequence Dance Night and EADA Competitions
A big thank you from Robert and Louise Aldred and Steven Shaw and Helen Blackburn to everyone who attended and made this first Speedwell Rooms event a huge success.
The children and parents attending the competitions thoroughly enjoyed themselves, with lots of dancing for each event, utilising the large Speedwell Rooms dance floor. The adult Social, Senior and Amateur competitors certainly enjoyed the atmosphere of dancing the final rounds during the evening dance.
Richard Keeling played some excellant music and everyone was pleased with the venue location and facilities. We are now busy planning the 2011 event, so watch this space for the final date.
Photos from the day below. Courtsey of Drew Rawcliffe.
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We have finally reached the end of the new dance sesaon and we hope you will now have time to enjoy all of the 2009 dances. Thank you to everyone who has contributed and helped to bring this web site to you. For a full list of 2010 inventive dance competition dates click here
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 Churchfield Dance Services have their Dance Calendars available at £1.10 including postage. The 'Script Aid' Booklets are £3.00 including postage and their 2009 Sequence Inventive Dance List is £8.50 plus postage. A bound edition of all the 2009 scripts is available for £13.50 plus postage. For more details visit www.churchfielddanceservices.com or telephone 01943 430035
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 The Brockbank Lane Sequence Dance Diaries 2010 are NOW available and can be ordered from the Brockbank Lane office at a cost of £7.25 - Special Offer – Buy 10 get 1 free. visit www.brockbanklane.com or email info@bblane.co.uk or telephone 01228 527 983
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  Fyna Dance Shoes and Superior Dance Shoes have special offers appearing soon so keep an eye on their web site. Click here
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Sequence Script Services Don’t forget there are three to choose from, each offering a different service at different prices. Annual subscriptions are available.
brockbanklane.com churchfielddanceservices.com bullendance.co.uk
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 Maestro Direct have two new releases. A Christmas collection by their new signing Tony Gilbert and a great new album from Richard Keeling. Listen to them by clicking here
They also have some ‘recession busting’ dance club special CD’s and back catalouge available until 31 January 2010 at special prices. click here to visit their site
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Dancing DVDs
For those just starting sequence dancing new DVDs are available from danceawayltd.co.uk priced £16.99 each
 
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BDC announcement - the BDC have asked that this statement be shown below
9th December 2008
To whom it may concern
It has come to our attention that DVDs are being produced illegally of Prize Winning Dances from Sequence Inventive Dance Competitions. Income is being received through a client database, despite the fact that the holder of the database was informed that this was not allowed, without obtaining permission and paying the appropriate fees to the individual organisations.
This action is a breach of copyright and procedures will be put into place by the Briitish Dance Council if the selling of copyright DVDs is not ceased forthwith. The issuing of DVDs to clients also affects the clients who are obtaining illegal DVDs, and action against them may also be undertaken.
To date no permission has been given to any organisation for them to produce DVDs of Prize Winning Dances.
We would request the general public not to get involved in the purchasing of DVDs of Prize Winning Sequence Dances as this could have serious consequences.
Yours sincerely,
Len Armstrong (President BDC)
Roy Sharpe (Sequence Advisory Chairman)
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The Spa, Bridlington - for those who are undecided about attending the ISDC festival in Bridlington this year, 10-13 September 2009, take a look at these fabulous photos provided by Graham Hussey.
All facilities, including the new 750 square metre sprung dance floor, have been refurbished.
For the opportunity to dance in this fantastic venue and more details about the ISDC Sequence Dance Festival, including ticket information click here.
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Whitwick Dance
Hermitage Leisure Centre, Whitwick, organise regular Modern Sequence Dances during 2010 and bring you some of the countries leading MC's and sequence musicians.
Admission £3.50 per person - 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm.
For more information contact Aubrey Fowkes on 0115 984 7268 or click here for this years dates and MC's. (please note site being updated)
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‘STRICTLY’ Fun Dance
Dancing should be light hearted fun for everyone and that’s certainly made possible with this party dance.
‘Strictly’ Fun Dance, named following the hit BBC show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ is proving to be very popular with dancers nationwide.
The music, Michael Flatley’s Feet of Flames: Track 6 -Dance Above The Rainbow brings the dance to life, with a steady start building to a real foot tapping finish. (Available on CD priced around £6 and single track down load for as little as £1) - Alternative music is the Scissor Sisters, I don’t feel Like Dancin’
Whatever style of dancing you enjoy this festive fun dance is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas party mood. We hope you enjoy it. Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn
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Commence in double hold facing partner & wall. Lady dances normal opposite.
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Zig Zag to L: (step 1: Gent - RF fwd & across, Lady - LF fwd & across )
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Releasing LH hold check down the room & recover, chasse to R against LOD adopting double hold
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Zig Zag to R: (step 1: Gent LF fwd & across, Lady RF fwd & across)
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Releasing RH hold check against LOD & recover, chasse to L down LOD, releasing LH hold adopting RH open hold
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RF drop lock & RF fwd lock (step, cross, step, cross, step)
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LF drop lock & LF fwd lock (step, cross, step, cross, step)
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Releasing RH hold 4 circling walks to L away from partner end facing DW offering Lady R arm (lady circling to R end facing DC against LOD offering R arm)
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Linking R arms 4 circling walks to R, release hold to end in double hold to start again
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You may change partners on the 4 circling walks, gents moving forward (to L) and ladies moving backwards (to L) to the next partner.
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Dance Today Magazine
'Dance Today' is a monthly magazine which covers all styles of dancing from Sequence to Salsa, and is produced for people who love to dance and watch dancing.
If you would like to read more about popular sequence events and winning dance reviews then why not subscribe.
To find out more about the "Dance Today!" magazine before you buy or subscribe, then visit their web site on www.dance-today.co.uk
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