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 and/or tables of 10 persons or more maybe booked through the NCDTA General Secretary. Prize money £150 per winning dance and £25 per couple all finalists. Closing date 19 December 2018 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: Lancastrian Suite, Dunston, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE11 9JR

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 19th December 2018

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: refreshments available to purchase. Only alcoholic drinks purchased on the premises may be consumed.

Parking: free

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 13th Feb 2019 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 Modern 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 2019.  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: TBA pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:  (cheques payable to ISTD) £13 non members. £12 ISTD Members (valid membership card to be produced)

Contact: Enquiries, entries and ticket requirements to Louise Sampson, Sequence Faculty 07844 315687 or email lousampson@sky.com . Closing date 1st March 2019.

Teaching of new dances: same day

Food Available: small café on site

Parking: free

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

 

Additional information: Part of a 4 day sequence festival starting Thursday 18th April 2019 to Sunday 21st  April 2019.  All three inventive dance competitions will take place on Friday 19th April 2019, with teaching of the new dances on Saturday 20th April 2019.

Contact David Bullen for more information Closing Date for entries 8th April 2019.

Venue: Floral Hall, Southport

Doors open:  9.30 am

Competition starts: 10 am

Finish time approx: 11.30 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: see www.dancefestivals4you.co,uk

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

Teaching of new dances: following day –
10.00 am Professionals
11.00 am General Public

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: 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.

Venue: Ellesmere Port Civic Hall, CH65 0AZ

Doors open:  9.30 am

Competition starts: 10.30 am

Finish time : 5.30 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: Allied members – £5 on production of current membership card. Spectators – £14 each. Competitors £20 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

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 – £TBA each. 

www.batd.co.uk

Venue: Crowne Plaza, Felbridge, East Grinstead, RH19 2BH

Doors open: 12

Competition starts: 12.30

Finish time approx: 7 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information:
£TBA For inventive dance competition and teaching of winning dances only.
£TBA 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’

 

additional information: Competition day limited amount of general dancing in between competition rounds. New dances will be taught throughout the day. Closing date 22nd July 2019. 

www.british-dance-council.org

Venue: Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitiwick, LE67 5EU

Doors open: 9 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”

 

Additional Information:Prize money £100 winner and £20 each finalist. Social dancing throughout the day.10 minutes from junction 28 M1. Refreshments available. 

Additional information: NATD inventive dance competition with social dancing in between rounds. Closing date 31st August 2019. www.natd.org.uk

Venue: Hermitage Leisure Centre, Silver Street, Whitwick, LE67 5EU

Doors open:  9.15 am

Competition starts: 10 am 

Finish time approx:5 pm

Admission: available to all

Ticket Information: Spectators single £13.50 each. NATD members spectators £12.50 each. Competitors £13 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: free

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’