
5 July 2025 – 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 and Derek Tonks Memorial Trophy. 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: 8.45 am
Competition starts: 9.30 am
Finish time around: 5 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
Contact: Tickets and competition entry forms available from the Events and Admin Team at IDTA office on 01273 685 652, (option 5) email [email protected] or download from website at www.idta.co.uk .
Closing date 28th June 2025.
Teaching of new dances: same day
Food Available: Lunch time – pastries, tea and coffee. Limited selection from cafe within the building
Parking: pay by the hour
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