3 August 2025 – British Dance Council
Experience an extraordinary day filled with rhythm, music, and limitless dancing as the British Dance Council invites you to attend their Inventive Dance Competition on 3 August 2025.
This event features a showcase of new dances competitions to find the best Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence dance.
In between the competitions, take the chance to exhibit your own dance skills and follow our MC’s.
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 rhythmically remarkable!
Book your tickets 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. See Rules of Entry.
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 £TBC per person
Spectators – £TBC per person in advance. £TBC 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