Additional Information: Competitions open to members of all professional dance associations affiliated to the BDC. Limited tickets will be sold on the day, but seats cannot be guaranteed. Tickets maybe booked through the NCDTA General Secretary on 0191 2682372. Prize money £150 per winning dance and £25 per couple all finalists. Closing date 16 December 2019 email dance names to secretary@ncdta.com Details and rules from General Secretary 0191 2682372. Scripts available £1 each following teaching session.

www.ncdta.com

Venue: NEW VENUE Wallsend Memorial Hall, NE28 6RN

Doors open:  8.45 am (Pros/members) 9.15 am (non members)

Competition starts: 10.00 am

Finish time approx:  6 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: £15 each – NCDTA members £5 each on production of membership cards

Contact: Cora Ann Leonard on 0191 268 2372 for tickets and to enter dance names. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope, cheques payable to NCDTA Ltd.  Closing date is 16th December 2019

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: light refreshments

Parking: on street parking

2020 Winners

Classical Winner – Hugo Swing

Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar

Modern Winner – Schnyder Waltz

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Latin Winner – Aussie Cha Cha

Arranged by Brett McIntyre and Lauren Phillips

2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Yankee Swing

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: King of Dixie Land by Dickie Valentine

Latin Winner – Mambo Americano

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music by Not Without Us by DJ Otz available from Itunes

Modern Winner – January Waltz

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Music by The Ultimate Ballroom Album 10 – When you’re smiling CD2 Track 7 Yearning For You WR2CD5049

2018 Winners

Classical Winner – White Rose Gavotte

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Music: Larry Green. Cheek to Cheek. CDTS 193. Track 21 “My One and Only Love”

Latin winner: Charnwood Cha Cha Cha

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: Larry Green. Hats off to Larry. Track 14 – Moves Like Jagger

Modern Winner – Forever Foxtrot

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Music: Gunter Noris – Requests 5 – WRCD – 5018 Track 11 S’Wonderful

2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Speedwell Saunter

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music : Richard Keeling , CD Rebel Heart, Track 16 ‘Gee Baby’

Latin Winner – Butterfly Jive

Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Cliff Richard, CD Just Fabulous Rock & Roll, Track 2 ‘ Butterfly’

Modern Winner – Leo Quickstep

Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart. CD Elegant Dance Vol. 3.

2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Teesdale Tango

Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: No Time Like Old Time – Track 6 – Autumn Leaves

Latin Winner – Rivelin Rumba

Neil and Lesley Marshall

Music: Larry Green – Cheek to Cheek – Track 10 ‘Kingston Town’

Modern Winner – Buckingham Quickstep

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Larry Green – Have A Nice Day – Track 2 – ‘C’est Magnifique’

2015 Winners

Classical Winner – Washington Tango

Neil and Lesley Marshall

Music: Hisao Sudo, Elegant Dance Volume 4: Track 3 ” He’s a Pirate”

Latin Winner – Star Ruby Rumba

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Ronnie Ross – CD Instrumentally Yours CDTS 206 – Track 6 La Playa

Modern Winner – Tango Tyrell

James Hatton and Lauren Phillips

Music: Ultimate Ballroom Collection CD2 Track 15: “The Capricciosa”

2014 Winners

Classical Winner

County Gavotte

Neil and Lesley Marshall

Latin Winner

Sunstone Cha Cha Cha

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner

Sapphire Tango

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

2013 Winners

Classical Winner:

Tiger Eye Tango

 

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Empress Orchestra – Blackpool My Blackpool – The Music Now and Then 1 WRCD 5035 CD1- Track 27 Ecstasy

Latin Winner:

Rumba Serenata

Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Hugo Strasser Die Tanzlatte 1991 LC0193 Track 5 ~ Insime

Modern Winner:

Syracuse Waltz

David Belshaw and Karen Kelly

Music: Empress Orchestra – By the Ballroom Clock – CD 1010125 – Tracl 6  Waltz of My Heart

Additional Information:Presented by Martin Bird and Kris Turner. Modern and Classical sections only. Competitors entry tickets free. Limited spectator tickets available, strictly on first come first served basis. Competitors enter online by Wednesday 12th Feb 2020 at www.martinbird.net/west-of-britain-titles.html

Venue: Euphoria Dance Studios, 22 Marston Lane, Bedworth, CV12 8DH

Additional Information: The day will commence at 9.15 am with the 3-dance medallist event, followed by the Inventive competition at 10.30 am.  The sections are Classical Sequence and Latin Sequence.

Entries for the Inventive Dance competition should be sent by email to Louise Sampson. These should arrive on or before 1 March 2020.  Dances should be entered under their respective rhythm and, at this point, not by title.  CDs can only be accepted for musical requirements.

 www.istd.org

Venue: West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA

Doors open:  8.45 am  ~ ISTD Medallist 3 dance competition starts at 9.15 am

Competition starts: Inventive starts 10.30 am

Finish time approx: 3 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:  (cheques payable to ISTD) £14 non members. £13 ISTD Members (valid membership card to be produced)

Contact: Enquiries, entries and ticket requirements to Megan Garner MGarner@istd.org telephone (0)20 7377 1577 . Closing date 1st March 2020.

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: small café on site

Parking: free

2020 Winners

Classical section – Blue Peter Blues

Arranged by Tony and Tina Higgins

Latin section – Rochetser Rumba

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

2019 Winners

Modern Winner :  Sierra Foxtrot

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Latin Winner : Hylton Jive

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

2018 Winners

Classical Winner : Gypsy Swing

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverly Murch-Fowkes

Modern Winner : Mendoza Waltz

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

2017 Winners

Classical Winner : Bollinger Blues

Duncan and Hannah Trever

Music: Vince Hill, The Ultimate Collection, Track 13 “The Importance of Your Love”

Latin Winner: Jive Seventeen

Kay Fairgrieve and Barbara Harvey

Music: Rick Vito Casa Musica Latin Mega Hits2 CM CD 510- CD 2 Track 11 The Ways of SIn

2016 Winners

Latin Winner: Caiprioska Cha Cha Cha

Duncan and Hannah Trever

Music: Trijnte Oosterhuis, Luna Do Brasil CMCD037 – Track 8 – ‘Another Saturday Night’

Modern Winner: Promise Waltz

Kris Turner and Daniella Trueman

Music: Empress Orchestra, Always and Forever, EO01 – Track 10 ‘Always & Forever’

 

 

2015 Winners

Classical Winner: Ashleigh’s Two Step

Kay Fairgrieve and Louise Sampson

Modern Winner: Rainbow Quartz Foxtrot

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

 

2014 Winners

Classical Winner: Mississippi Blues

David Howker and Deborah Catlow

 

 Latin Winner: Jive Fifty

Yvonne Hall partnered by Jonathan Reed 

 

 

2013 Winners

Classical Winner:

Imperial Two Step

Shelly O’Hara and Scot Harwood

Music:

Latin Winner:

Vista Mar Cha Cha Cha

Scott Harwood and Shelly O’Hara

Modern Winner:

Red Velvet Tango

Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

 

Sadly this event is now cancelled until 2nd April 2021. 

Additional information: Part of a 3 day sequence festival starting Friday 28th August 2020 to Sunday  30th August 2020.  All three inventive dance competitions will take place on Friday 28th August 2020, with teaching of the new dances on Saturday 29th August 2020. The Festival commences on the Friday afternoon with Tea Dance.

Full details on website www.dancefestivals4you.co.uk

Venue: The Ocean Ballroom, Spa Complex, Scarborough YO11 2HD

Doors open:  7 pm

Finish time approx: 11.30 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: Day tickets are available @ £12.50 (Friday) £16.00 (Saturday & Sunday per day) see www.dancefestivals4you.co.uk

Contact: Contact David Bullen 01704 540859 for tickets and competition entry forms.

Teaching of new dances: following day

Food Available: snacks available within the building

Parking: local pay and display car parking

2019 Winners

Classical Winner: Trappist Tango

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Latin Winner: Chester Cha Cha

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner: Dreamtime Waltz

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

2018 Winners

Classical Winner : Tea Time Tango

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Music: Perfect Day – David Last CDTS243 Track 15 “Eloise”

Latin Winner : Cosmopolitan Cha Cha Cha

Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

The Ultimate – Blackpool Music Vol 2 CD2 T5 “Fargo”

Modern Winner : Santa Fe Foxtrot

Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

 

2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Robins Swing

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Latin Winner – Chartwell Cha Cha Cha

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner – Waltz La Passione

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Blue Moon Blues

Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Windsor Foxtrot

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner – Kensington Rumba

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

 

2015 Winners

Classical Winner

Ypres Centenary Saunter

Martin and Sarah Bird

Modern Winner

Woodhorn Waltz

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Latin Winner

O.J. Cha Cha

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

2014 Winners

Classical Winner:

Saunter Zafira

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Modern Winner

Yellowstone Waltz

Robert and Louise Aldred

Latin Winner:

Crystal Jive

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

 

 

2013 Winners

Classical Winner:

Sambuka Blues

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Modern Winner:

Key West Waltz

Robert and Louise Aldred

Latin Winner

Rose Gold Rumba

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

 

 

 

Additional information: SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT DUE TO CORONAVIRUS. General dancing throughout the day and in between the competition rounds. The scripts of the three winning dances will be on sale at the completion of the competition and teaching of the winning dances. Please note only food purchased on the premises can be consumed.

Venue: NEW VENUE  Whitby Sports and Social Club, Dunkirk Lane, Chester Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 6QF

Doors open:  9.45 am

Competition starts: 10.30 am

Finish time : 5.30 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: Allied members – £TBC on production of current membership card. Spectators – £TBC each. Competitors £TBC per couple.

Contact: For tickets and entry forms contact Helen Blackburn 0795 7423875. Seats can be booked

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: light snacks

Parking: £1.50 all day

2020 Winners

Latin Winner – Juliet Jive

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch Fowkes

Classical Winner – Tachbrook Tango

Arranged by Julie Buchanan and Linzi Buchanan Brown

2019 Winners

Latin Winner – Adelphi Rumba

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch Fowkes

Music: As if We Never Said Goodbye – Larry Green – CDTS 249 – Thanks for the Memories

Classical Winner – Saunter Lemare

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch Fowkes

Music: Moonlight and Roses David Last CDTS 079

Modern Winner – Lima Tango

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch Fowkes

Music: Sombras  – Richard Keeling – A Perfect Night CDTS 158

 

2018 Winners

Latin Winner – Belvedere Samba

Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

Classical Winner – Ellesmere Saunter

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Modern Winner – Blackwood Waltz

Arranged by Keiran Kelly and Laura Tudor-Williams

 

2017 Winners

Latin Winner – Phoenix Rumba

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverly Murch-Fowkes

 

Classical Winner – Trueman Tango

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner – Loxley Tango

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverly Murch-Fowkes

2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Greystones Gavotte

arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner – Warwick Tango

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner – Malbec Rumba

Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

2015 Winners

Classical Winner

Tesla Tango

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Modern Winners

Westlee Waltz

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Latin Winners

Rumba Allure

Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar

 

2014 Winners

Classical Winner

Tango Addict

Paul and Caroline Dellar

Music: Richard Keeling – Strangers On The Shore (CDTS210) Track 5 “Turtletauben Tango”

Latin Winner

Alliance Rumba

David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Music: Richard Keeling, Feeling Good CDTS 204 Track 4 “Begin The Beguine”

Modern Winner

Jade Quickstep

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Richard Keeling Dance With Me CDTS 194 Track 11 “Zing Went The Strings of My Heart”

2013 Winners

Latin Winner

Hinoki Bossa Nova

Ian and Sue Webster

Music: Jane McDonald – DMGTV013 You Belong To Me ~ Track 8 ‘Blame it on the Bossa Nova’

Classical Winner

San Antonio Saunter

Robert and Louise Aldred

Music: Ballroom Nights 4 , CD-Z4104, CD2 Track 1- ‘Love is the Sweetest Thing’

Modern Winner

Kelso Quickstep

Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: Ultimate Balroom 2 – Track 13 – It Don’t Mean a Thing

Additional information: The new dance competition is part of their annual congress weekend, which includes a gala dinner on the Saturday evening. Cabarets TBA. Book Dinner Dance tickets via the BATD office – £55 each. 

www.batd.co.uk

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT

Doors open: 12

Competition starts: 12.30

Finish time approx: 7 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:
£12 For inventive dance competition and teaching of winning dances only.
£16 Ticket includes entry to Ballroom and Latin lectures commencing 9.30 pm till 12 noon
BATD members free, but must apply for tickets in advance. No charge for programme. Scripts on sale £3 for the 3 winning dances. Prize money £125 in each section and £20 other finalists.

Contact: Contact BATD head office on 0141 427 3699 for tickets and competition entry forms. 

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: light snacks

Parking: Yes – pay by the hour

2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Damson Blues

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

Modern Winner – Midsummer Waltz

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Latin Winner – Julie’s Mambo

Arranged by Lissia Giles and Ray Fenton Storey

2018 Winners

Classical Winner – Floral Blues

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Latin Winner – Le Gigolo Jive

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverly Murch-Fowkes

Modern Winner – De-Kuyper Foxtrot

Arranged by Deborah Catlow and Partnered by David Howker

2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Anniversary Saunter

John and Ann Rainey

Music – Larry Green, Unchained Melody- CDTS 214 Track 4 – The Power of Love

Latin Winner – Molinito Mambo

Barrie and Janette Greenall

Music – Salsa Sensation BBC Big Band Salsa All Stars – Track 3 – Heeatwave

Modern Winner – Candleberry Foxtrot

Ian and Sue Webster

Music – Gunter Noris – Requests 5 Track 11 “S Wonderful”

 

2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Sunkiss Saunter

Arranged by John and Anne Rainey

Modern Winner – Wicked Waltz

Arranged by George and Janet McDonald

Latin Winner – Redwood Cha Cha Cha

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

2015 Winners

Classical Winner:

Midsummer Saunter

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Latin Winner:

Silk Tree Rumba

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

Modern Winner:

Waterford Waltz

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

 

2014 Winners

Classical Winner:

Saunter Cherise

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Music: Empress Dance band – Hushabye Outcast – Track 10 – Wine/Rainbow/Can’t Smile

Latin Winner

Rumba Acacia

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

Music: Richard Keeling – Band Of Brothers CDTS 186 – Track 11 Frozen

Modern Winner

Lacewood Waltz

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

Music: Jon Canning – Have I Told You Lately – Track 2 Aranjuez Mon Amour

 

 

 

2013 Winners

Latin Winner:

Rumba Victoria

Ian and Sue Webster

Music: Larry Green – Jump Shout Boogie CDTS 189 Track 9 “Sometimes”

Classical Winner:

Iris Saunter

John and Ann Rainey

Music: Bert Kaemfert ~ With a Sound in my Heart ~ Track 10 ‘Secret Love’

Modern Winner:

Bert’s Waltz

Joahn and Ann Rainey

Music: Richard Keeling ~ ‘A Perfect Night for Dreaming’

 

Please note this event will now be held online. Please see  http://www.martinbird.net/inventive-comp.html  for details of how to enter and how the event will be run. Closing date 2nd July. 

Additional information: 70th Anniversary event. Competition day limited amount of general dancing in between competition rounds. New dances will be taught throughout the day. Closing date TBC. 

www.british-dance-council.org

Venue: Venue to be confirmed

Doors open: 9.30 am

Competition starts: 10 am

Finish time approx: 5 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:
Competitors £14

Spectators – Sunday £15

Contact: Tickets from Derek Tonks, 28 Bredon Close, Albrighton, WV7 3PQ 07719 419170. Entries Scott Blant Harwood; sblantharwood@gmail.com 07789312747

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: snacks available from the bar

Parking: Free

2019 Winners

Classical Winner: Sunshine Stroll 19

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Music: Morecambe and Wise, Classic Morecambe & Wise Songs and Sketches. Track 26, Bring Me Sunshine 

Latin Winner : Crystal Rumba

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Fragile by Jon Canning – A Time For Love

Modern Winner:  Waltz Serenade

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: So I Can Find My Way by Larry Green. Download from Maestro Music.

2018 Winners

Classical Winner: Tango Britannia

Arranged by: Graham and Avril Watkins

Music: David Last. One Moment In Time – Track 5 Apache

Latin Winner : Richmond Rumba

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Larry Green. Love is all around us. Track 16 “History of Love” CDTS244

Modern Winner: Tango Lorenza

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Dokman Tango Empress Orchestra

 

 

2017 Winners

Classical Winner: Garthlands Gavotte

Arranged by : Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: No Time Like Old Time – Tony Evans – Track 4 – Sweet Gingerbread Man

Latin Winner : Rumba Faustino

 

Arranged by Duncan & Hannah Trever

Music: Agnetha Faltskog – Fly Me To The Moon – Track 7  – My Colouring Book

Modern Winner : Winscar Waltz

Arranged by Mark Webb and Emily Hunt

Music: Ross Mitchell – Zing into the 90’s – DLD1010 – Track 4 – Dancing Like Lovers

 

2016 Winners

Classical Winner : Elizabethan Waltz

Robert and Louise Aldred

Latin Winner : San Diego Samba

Robert and Louise Aldred

Modern Winner : Tia Maria Tango

Duncan and Hannah Trever

 

2015 Winners

Classical Winner : Talahassi Tango

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Latin Winner : Emerald Rumba

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner : Woodsdown Waltz

Ian and Leah Hardaker

 

2014 Winners

Classical Winner : Stonebridge Saunter

Arranged by Ian and Leah Hardaker

Modern Winner : Xander Quickstep

Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall

Latin Winner : Rumba Gold

Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

2013 Winners:

Latin Winner:

Emerald Jive

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Richard Keeling, In The Mood CDTS 181 Track 5 In The Mood

Classical Winner:

Westgate Tango

Lee and Linda Dudman

Music: Empress Orchestra EO01, Always and Forever, Track 13 “Por Una Cabeza”

Modern Winner:

Wycombe Waltz

Lissia Giles partnered by Lee Dudman

Music: Casa Musica, The Best of Ballroom Music Vol 4, CM-CD 005 Track 1 “Fascination”

 

Dear Teachers, Inventors and Dancers, unfortunately it is with great sadness that due to the current unprecedented times we find ourselves living in with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Board of Dance has taken the decision to cancel the Inventive Sequence competition scheduled for Sunday 16th August 2020.

As an association we will always view the health and well-being of our members and dancers as our priority. Due to Government guidance and advice on social distancing we feel it would be prudent to reschedule this event for next year.

Please be assured we will be holding our event in 2021 and look forward to welcoming you all for a great day’s dancing and competition. Stay safe, stay well and keep dancing!

Peter Nash, ABD Ballroom Director

Gaynor Fielding, Ballroom I President, Head of Sequence Faculty

Scott Blant-Harwood, Vice Head of Sequence Faculty

Additional Information: Prize money £100 winner and £20 each finalist. Social dancing throughout the day. Refreshments available. 

Additional information: NATD inventive dance competition with social dancing in between rounds. Closing date 31st August 2020. www.natd.org.uk

Venue: Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hodgkinson Road, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, NG17 7DJ

Doors open:  9.15 am

Competition starts: 10 am 

Finish time approx:5 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: Spectators single £TBA each. NATD members spectators £TBC each. Competitors £TBA each (includes entry fee and free programme)

Programmes £1

Contact: Tickets, seating and entry forms from the NATD office, please purchase tickets and book your seats. Make cheques payable to NATD Ltd enclosing a stamped addressed envelope to the General Secretary, NATD, National House, Turnfields Court, Turnfields, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4PT. Email address info@natd.org.uk telephone 01635 868888 / 226889. info@natd.org.uk

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: cafe on site

Parking: TBC

2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Southend Swing

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner – Fairfield Foxtrot

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner – Melrose Mambo

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

2018 Event Cancelled due to bad weather

2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Paradise Blues

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverely Murch-Fowkes

Latin Winner- Morton Mambo

Arranged by Eric and Lynda Dodd

Modern Winner – Caister Quickstep

Arranged by Eric and Lynda Dodd

2016 Winners

Classical Winner

Evening Star Saunter arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Tony Gilbert Sound C’est Si Bon – CDTS 231 – Track 18  A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening

Latin Winner

Marlborough Mambo arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Richard Keeling – You’re My World CDTS 154 Track 9 ‘Hoots Man’

Modern Winner

Champagne Foxtrot arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Music: The Very Best of Doris Day – Track 10 – Cheek to Cheek

2015 Winners

Classical Winner

Hattyboo Blues arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Latin Winner

Jet Stone Jive arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner

Waltz J’Adore arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar

Ron Lane Memorial Trophy winners Paul and Caroline Dellar

2014 Winners

Classical Winner:

Blue John Swing

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner:

Rhinestone Rumba

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner:

Eternity Waltz

Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar

2013 Winners

Classical Winner:

Tango Tenuta

Ian and Leah Hardaker

Music: Elegant Dance 4
– Track 3 – ‘He’s A Pirate’

Latin Winner:

Red Jasper Jive

Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard

Music: Larry Green – Have a Nice day CDTS198 – Track 18 ‘Shake Rattle and Roll’

 

Modern Winner:

Pink Diamond Foxtrot

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Larry Green CDTS189 – Jump Shout Boogie – Track3 ‘Haven’t Met You Yet’

The Adult Sequence Dance Festival will once again immediately follow the Children’s Dance Festival on Saturday 17th October.

If you are a Modern Sequence Dancer or Dance Teacher why not come along to Blackpool and enjoy dancing at one of the countries finest venues, the Empress Ballroom. Music will be provided throughout the festival by organ player Elizabeth Harrison.

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.

Your evening MC’s from 6.30 pm will be:

The Inventive Dance Competition takes place on Monday 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.

www.blackpooldancefestival.com

 

Venue: Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Doors open:  10 am

Competition starts: 10.30 am

Finish time approx: 11.30 pm

Times Subject To Change

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:
£TBC Adult Daily Ticket no seat per person £TBC per child
£TBC Season Ticket no seat (3 days) per person
Reserved Seating – additional charge applies
All can be purchased from Dance Festival Office prior to the Festival commencing then from the Winter Gardens Box Office during the Festival.

Contact: Contact the Dance Festival office for ticket application forms, advance group bookings and competition entry forms on 01253 625252 or download them from the website when available.

Teaching of new dances: following day. Professionals from 11 am. General Public from 1 pm

Food Available: small café within the building

Parking: pay per hour

2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Grand Floridian Gavotte

Arranged by David Smith and Danielle Wallis

Music: Dancebeat 26. Don’t Stop Believin – Track 5 With One Look

Latin Winner – St James Jive

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Music: Richard Keeling. In The Mood CDTS 181 – Track 5 In The Mood

Modern Winner – Edith’s Waltz

Arranged by Adam Bynert and Bethany Rushby

Music: Theme from Forest Gump – Andrea Spadaroi

2018 Winners

Classical Winner: Gondolier Gavotte

Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

Latin Winner: Malvern Mambo

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner: Waldorf Waltz

Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

2017 Winners

Classical Winner– Titan Tango

Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

Latin Winner – Spring Hill Samba

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner – Milwaukee Waltz

Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

2016 Winners

Classical Section : Taittinger Tango

Duncan and Hannah Trever

Music: Bryan Smith & His Orchestra. Old Time and Sequence Favourites CDTS016 Track 24 Blue Tango

Latin Section : Meadowfield Mambo

Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: Richard Keeling – Imagine – Track 21 Do You Remember

Modern Section : Wisconsin Waltz

Robert and Louise Aldred

Music: Snow. Empress Orchestra

 

2015 Winners

Classical Section : Houston Tango

Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

Latin Section : Crystal Samba

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Section : Waltz Amabile

Arranged by Ian and Leah Hardaker

2014 Winners

Classical Sequence

Red Spinel Saunter

arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Sequence

Rumba Missouri

arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred

Modern Sequence

Fantasy Foxtrot

arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

 

 

 

2013 Winners:

Classical Sequence

Tango Arizona

Robert and Louise Aldred

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latin Sequence

Gemini Rumba

Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern Sequence

California Foxtrot

Robert and Louise Aldred

Additional information: For further information contact Rita Carradus 07710 444241 or 01202 630173. Closing Date for entries 31st October 2020. Special room rates are available – £TBC for double room 2 people sharing with bed and breakfast and £TBC for a single room bed and breakfast. Restaurant is now open until 9 pm for anyone wanting to book dinner. Telephone 01252 838000 and state you are attending Rita Carradus Function in the Canal Suite 1/11/2020. 

Venue: Lakeside Country Club, Frimley Green, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 6PT,

Doors open: 9.15 am

Competition starts: 9.45 am

Finish time approx: 6 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: £TBC each contact Rita Carradus on 07710 444241 or email rita.a.ball@hotmail.co.uk

Contact: online entry at www.martinbird.net/ada-unsworth-inventive.html

Teaching of new dances: during the day

Food Available: tea/coffee and light refreshments available all day. (strictly no food or drink can be brought into the premises)

Parking: free car park

2018 Winners

Classical Section  – Swaledale Saunter

arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Section – Countdown Quickstep

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Latin Winner – Christchurch Cha cha Cha

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

2017 Winners

Classical Section – Black Country Blues

Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Section – Let’s Waltz

Ray Fenton-Storey and Lissia Giles

Latin Section – Rumba Mounda

David and Geraldine Roberts

 

2016 Winners

Classical Section –  Winter Saunter

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Music: Larry Green – Cheek to Cheek – CDTS 193  – Track 14 Cheek to Cheek

Modern Section – Coral Bay Waltz

Arranged by David and Geraldine Roberts

Music Colombia Music Orchestra – Strictly Ballroom Dance CD Number 1 – Track 1 Vivre Pour Vivre

Latin Section – Kaylee Rumba

Arranged by Lissia Giles and Ray Fenton-Storey

Music – The Ultimate Latin Album 5 WR2CD – 5038  – Track 3 Nobody Knows

 

2015 Winners

Classical Section – Lace Agate Swing

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Section  – Silver Fir Foxtrot

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

Latin section – Manhattan Mambo

Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

 

2014 Winners

Latin section – Bowness Cha Cha

Arranged by Neil and Lesley Marshall

Music: Richard Keeling CDTS 210, Stranger on the Shore, Track 13 ‘Coco’

Classical section – Selby Swing

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Music: David Last Profiles Track 1 ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

Modern Section – Beryl’s Waltz

arranged by John and Ann Rainey

Music: Richard Keeling CDTS 158. A Perfect Night For Dreaming, Track 9 ‘ A Perfect Night for Dreaming’

 

2013 Winners:

Latin Section – Rock Crazy Jive

Michael Stevenson and Heather Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modern Section – Hoabie Quickstep

Lissia Giles and Martin Bird

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Classical Section – Tiffany Saunter

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Additional information:  Three usual competitions. Ballroom, Latin and Classical sequence inventive competitions. 

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

www.uka.co.uk

Venue:  Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood, FY7 6HF

Doors open:  9.30 am

Competition starts: 10 am

Finish time approx: around 6 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:
£TBC spectators

£TBC non member competitors
UKA members free on production of current membership cards

Contact: Sue Burroughs on 01934 621 281 for tickets and dance entries by 21st November 2020. email sbdancecentre@gmail.com

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: Cafes within the building

Parking: pay by the hour

2019 Winners

Classical Winner – Water Lily Waltz

Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Latin Winner – Rumba Simone

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverly Murch-Fowkes

Modern Winner –  Midwinter Waltz

Arranged by John and Ann Rainey

2018 Winners

Classical Winner – Bathams Blues

Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Bella Foxtrot

Arranged by Adam Bynert and Bethany Rushby

Latin Winner – Alpha Jive

Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Fun Dance winner  – Highland Fling (Swing)

Arranged by John and Anne Rainey

 

 

2017 Winners

Classical Winner – Southfields Saunter. Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Latin Winner – Penderyn Cha Cha Cha arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever

Modern Winner – Highclere Foxtrot arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Party Dance winner – Twenties Christmas Swing arranged by John and Ann Rainey

2016 Winners

Classical Winner – Sandringham Swing arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Modern Winner – Highgrove Foxtrot arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner – Goldenrain Rumba arranged Ian and Sue Webster

Party Dance winner – Christmas Cracker cha Cha arranged by Ian and Sue Webster 

2015 Winners

Classical Winner

Serenata Blues

Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Modern Winner

Royal Sapphire Foxtrot

Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Latin Winner

Mango Bossa Nova

Arranged by Ian and Sue Webster

2014 Winners

Classical Winner

Swinburne Swing

Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan

Modern Winner

Phillyrea Foxtrot

Ian and Sue Webster

Latin Winner

Citrine Cha Cha

Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

2013 Winners

Latin Winner:

Chestnut Cha Cha

Ian and Sue Webster

Music: Tony Crane ~ The Ultimate Latin Album 2 – WR2CD-5026 – Track 18 “Chilly Cha Cha”

Classical Winner:

Black Pearl Tango

Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes

Music: Elegant Dance Vol 4 – Track 3 ‘”He’s A Pirate”

Modern Winner:

Fleetham Foxtrot

Ian and Leah Hardaker

Music: Elegant Dance 4 ~
Track 5 ~ “Moondance”