21 January 2024 – Northern Counties Dance Teachers Association
The NCDTA event is set to be a thrilling celebration of dance! With Inventive Dance Competitions, plenty of social dancing, and a range of competitive categories – including Adult Grand Prix, Amateur, Senior, Social, and Solo events – this is an event not to be missed. Come and put your best foot forward for an incredible and exciting dancing experience!
Closing Date 12th January 2024
NEW for 2024 -Looking for a new challenge for 2024? Look no further than the NCDTAs Inventive Dance Competition. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a new dance professional, this competition is open to all qualified dance teachers. The performances of the new dance routines can be by two professionals or one professional accompanied by a non-professional partner. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your own choreography and push your limits in the NCDTA Inventive Dance Competition. Contact the General Secretary for entry rules and an application form.
Please note they will have a limited number of tickets available for purchase on the day of the event and they cannot guarantee seat availability.
For additional information, please do not hesitate to contact their General Secretary at [email protected] or phone 0798 6424733.
Visit their official website at www.ncdta.com
Venue: Barley Mow Community Centre, Bedford Avenue, Birtley, DH3 2AJ
Doors open: 8.45 am (Pros/members) 9.15 am (non members)
Competition starts: 10.00 am
Finish time around: 6 pm
Admission: available to all
Ticket Information: £5 – NCDTA members on production of a membership cards. Non Members – £15 each
Contact: General Secretary, 0798 6424733, [email protected], for tickets and to enter dance names. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope, cheques payable to NCDTA Ltd. Closing date 12th January 2024 contact the secretary.
Teaching of new dances: same day
Food Available: drinks
Parking: local street
2024 Winners
Latin Winner – Ayscough Samba
Arranged by Peter Davies and Gail Brocklesby
Classical Winner – Souter Swing
Arranged by Karen Anderson and Susan Smith
Modern Winner – Nancy’s Waltz
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
2023 Winners
Latin Winner – Moonlight Rumba
Arranged by Peter and Yvette Harris
Classical Winner – Teardrop Tango
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
Modern Winner – Fundamental Foxtrot
Arranged by David and Eileen Sharp
2022 Winners
Latin Winner – Libre Cha Cha
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Classical Winner – Chicago Blues
Arranged by Karen Anderson and Susan Smith
Modern Winner – Waltz Boddice
Arranged by Barry and Jayne Earnshaw
2021 Winners
Latin Winner – Let’s Rumba
Arranged by Ray Fenton-Storey
Classical Winner – Saunter Seville
Arranged by Tom Dexter
Modern Winner – Bryony’s Waltz
Arranged by Kris Turner and Megan Croft
2020 Winners
Latin Winner – Aussie Cha Cha Cha
Arranged by Brett McIntyre and Lauren Phillips
Classical Winner – Hugo Swing
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Modern Winner – Schnyder Waltz
Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow
2019 Winners
Latin Winner – Mambo Americano
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Classical Winner – Yankee Swing
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Modern Winner – January Waltz
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins
2018 Winners
Latin Winner – Charnwood Cha Cha
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
Classical Winner – White Rose Gavotte
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
Modern Winner – Forever Foxtrot
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins
2017 Winners
Latin Winner – Butterfly Jive
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Classical Winner – Speedwell Saunter
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
Modern Winner – Leo Quickstep
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
2016 Winners
Latin Winner – Rivlin Rumba
Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall
Classical Winner – Teesdale Tango
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
Modern Winner – Buckingham Quickstep
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
2015 Winners
Latin Winner – Star Ruby Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Classical Winner – Washington Tango
Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall
Modern Winner – Tango Tyrell
Arranged by James Hatton and Lauren Phillips
2014 Winners
Latin Winner – Sunstone Cha Cha
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Classical Winner – County Gavotte
Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall
Modern Winner – Sapphire Tango
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
2013 Winners
Latin Winner – Rumba Serenata
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Classical Winner – Tiger Eye Tango
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Modern Winner – Syracuse Waltz
Arranged by David Belshaw and Karen Kelly