
3 August 2025 – British Dance Council
Experience an extraordinary day filled with rhythm, music, and limitless dancing as the British Dance Council Sequence Advisory Committee invites you to attend their Inventive Dance Competition on Sunday 3 August 2025.
This event features a showcase of new dances competitions to find the best Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence dances.
In between the competitions, take the chance to exhibit your own dance skills and follow our MC’s, John and Ann Rainey, with a selection of popular sequence dance routines.
With refreshments made available throughout the day, you can mingle with fellow dancers.
Don’t let this opportunity pass and be part of an event that guarantees to be remarkable!
Watkins Dance Shoes will be in attendance during the event.
Book your tickets and seat reservations now from Helen Blackburn, and see you on the dance floor!
For enquiries and competition entries, kindly email Robert Aldred at [email protected] and for more information on the event’s rules, please visit www.british-dance-council.org.
This year, the BDC Sequence Advisory Committee are thrilled to announce that in addition to their existing rules or entry that allows two professionals to compete, they are now also allowing professional dancers to partner with non-qualified dancers in their inventive dance competitions. This is a fantastic opportunity for dancers to get involved with sequence dancing and learn the art of choreography.
Venue: Ashby Leisure Centre, North Street, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1HU
Doors open: 10 am
Competition starts: 10.30 am
Finish time around: 6 pm
Admission: available to all
Ticket Information:
Competitors £13 per person
Spectators – £15 per person in advance. £17 on the day
Contact: Helen Blackburn on 0795 7423 875 to book tickets and reserve seating.
Teaching of new dances: same day
Food Available: snacks available from the bar
Parking: Free
2024 Winners

Classical Winner – Saunter Armani
Arranged by David Bullen demonstrated by Fabio and Amy D’Angelo

Latin Winner – Columbo Cha Cha Cha
Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

Modern Winner – Rose Foxtrot
Arranged by Luke Shepherd partnered by Julie Pearson
2023 Winners

Classical Winner – Tatton Park Tango
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner – Bossa Nova 23
Arranged by Karen Chevalier partnered by Ruth Brown

Modern Winner – The Gallingale Waltz
Arranged by Mark Webb and Emily Hunt
2022 Winners

Classical Winner – Tasha Swing
Arranged by Barry and Jayne Earnshaw

Latin Winner – Mackam Mambo
Arranged by Peter and Yvette Harris

Modern Winner – Tamarind Tango
Arranged by Barry and Jayne Earnshaw
2021 Winners Online Event
Classical Winner – Catesby Swing
Arranged by Yvonne Lawson
Latin Winner – Bari Cha Cha
Arranged by Kay Fairgrieve and Suzanne Hancock
Modern Winner – Zeneca Tango
Arranged by Gwen Cole
2020 Winners Online Event
Classical Winner – Honolulu Waltz
Arranged by Guy Briggs
Latin Winner – Paso Mijas
Arranged by Michael and Julie Pharaoh
Modern Winner – Quayside Tango
Arranged by Yvonne Lawson
2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Sunshine Stroll 19
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Latin Winner – Crystal Rumba
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Modern Winner – Waltz Serenade
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
2018 Winners

Classical Winner – Tango Britannia
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Latin Winner – Richmond Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner – Tango Lorenza
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Garthlands Gavotte
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison

Latin Winner – Rumba Faustino
Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

Modern Winner – Winscar Waltz
Arranged by Mark Webb and Emily Hunt
2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Elizabethan Waltz
Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

Latin Winner – San Diego Samba
Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

Modern Winner – Tia Maria Tango
Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever
2015 Winners

Classical Winner – Talahassi Tango
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Latin Winner – Emerald Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner – Woodsdown Waltz
Arranged by Ian and Leah Hardaker
2014 Winners

Classical Winner – Stonebridge Saunter
Arranged by Ian and Leah Hardaker

Latin Winner – Rumba Gold
Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

Modern Winner – Xander Quickstep
Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall
2013 Winners
Classical Winner – Westgate Tango
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman
Latin Winner – Emerald Jive
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Modern Winner – Wycombe Waltz
Arranged by Lissia Giles partnered by Lee dudman