4th July 2026 – International Dance Teachers Association
This event is part of the annual IDTA congress weekend. Tickets will be on sale from the IDTA office from May (Please refer to the IDTA website). Prize money for the winners is £200, plus £50 expenses, and £50 per couple for all the remaining finalists. Competition sections Modern, Latin and Classical Sequence. See the IDTA website for more details.
This year the IDTA will also be using the BDC Experimental ruling regarding partnering – see information for reference, as well as a full set of rules.www.idta.co.uk
Venue: Spanish Hall, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Doors open: 9 am
Competition starts: 9.30 am
Finish time around: 1 pm
Admission: available to all
Ticket Information: Competition IDTA members Free.
Spectators non members £15 in advance £16 on the door. Non members competitors £20 per couple in advance. Includes entry to social dance.
Contact: Tickets and competition entry forms available from the Marketing and Events Team at IDTA office on 01273 685 652, (option 5) email [email protected]
Closing date 28th June 2026.
Teaching of new dances: same day, at the Social Dance in the Spanish Hall (commences 1.30pm)
Food Available: cafe within the building
Parking: pay by the hour
Winners 2025
Classical Winner – Tango Versace
Arranged by Eugene Barber and Lorraine Heron
Modern Winner – Thornbury Tango
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
Latin Winner – Salsa Serondo
Arranged by Youlie Mouzafiarova partnered by David Pullinger
Derek Tonks Trophy Winner – Applegarth Gavotte
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
Winners 2024
Classical Winner – Celtic Two Step
Arranged by Andrea Wortley partnered by Jack Hoppley
Modern Winner – Wildflower Waltz
Arranged by Paula Clark partnered by Andrea Wortley
Latin Winner – Cha Cha Montclair
Arranged by Mark Webb and Rachel Almond
Derek Tonks Trophy Winner – Argentine Vals
Arranged by Youlie Mouzafiarova partners by David Pullinger
Winners 2023
Classical Winner – Trinity Tango
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
Modern Winner – King’s Coronation Waltz
Arranged by Vicki Smith partnered by Howard Bullock
Latin Winner – Rumba G’Vine
Arranged by Mark Webb and Emily Hunt
Derek Tonks Memorial Trophy Winner – Coral Waltz (Classical)
Arranged by Eugene Barber and Lorraine Heron
2022 Winners
Classical Winner – Tango Rijoca
Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever
Modern Winner – Lauren’s Waltz
Arranged by Eugene Barber and Lorraine Heron
Latin Winner – Chatsworth Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
2021 Winners. Online Event due to Coronavirus Restrictions
Classical Winner – Wellington Waltz
Arranged by Colin and Karen Brewer
Modern Winner – Florentine Foxtrot
Arranged by Tom Dexter
Latin Winner – Jenian Jive
Arranged by Guy Briggs
2020 Winners. Online Event due to Coronavirus Restrictions
Classical Winner – Crossfire Tango
Arranged by Gwen Cole
Modern Winner – Waltz Lalique
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Latin Winner – Perdita Cha Cha
Arranged by Karen Anderson
2019 Winners
Classical Winner – Thornbridge Tango
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Modern Winner – Tango 47
Arranged by Tracy White and Andrea Wortley
Latin Winner – Salsa Sizzle
Arranged by Darren and Anita Kelly
Fun Dance Winner – Samba For Sue
Arranged by Tracey White and Andrea Wortley
2018 Winners
Classical Winner – Waterfront Waltz
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Modern Winner – Emerald Quickstep
Arranged by Tracy White and Andrea Wortley
Latin Winner – Rumba Memoire
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Fun Dance Winner – Boogie Bossa Nova
Arranged by Tracey White and Andrea Wortley
2017 Winners
Classical Winner – Morningtown Blues
Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow
Modern Winner – Parklands Foxtrot
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Latin Winner – Jive Together
Arranged by Alan and Eunice Lam
2016 Winners
Classical Winner – Saunter Samsara
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Modern Winner – Interval Waltz
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins
Latin Winner – Tambora Mambo
Arranged by Alan and Eunice Lam
2015 Winners
Classical Winner – Lola Gavotte
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Modern Winner – Daiquiri Foxtrot
Arranged by Duncan and Hannah Trever
Latin Winner – Red Ruby Jive
Arranged by Peter and Yvette Harris
2014 Winners
Classical Winner – Teal Tango
Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow
Modern Winner – Angelite Waltz
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Latin Winner – Moonbeam Mambo
Arranged by Peter and Yvette Harris
2013 Winners
Classical Winner – Red Rose Gavotte
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
Modern Winner – Blue Topaz Foxtrot
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
Latin Winner – Rumba Cascade
Arranged by Barry Earnshaw and Beverley Murch-Fowkes