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SOUVENIR PROGRAMMEBRITISHDANCECOUNCILCLASSICAL, LATIN &MODERN SEQUENCEINVENTIVE DANCECOMPETITIONS75TH ANNIVERSARY Sunday 4th August 2024

On behalf of the British Dance Council, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my warm greetings to all thosewho are in attendance at the 75th Anniversary Inventive Dance Competition event. It is such an important traditionalpart of the development of Modern Sequence dancing, and it is an absolute honour to be President at the time of thismilestone event. In five more years, it will not only be the 80th anniversary of this event, but the celebration of 100years of the British Dance Council. I am sure that you will all join with me in contributing to the development ofdancing even further as we approach these truly inspirational and monumental achievements. To the Inventive Dance competitors, may I wish you every success in your competition as you showcase your artisticand creative talents on the dance floor. The dedication to your craft is an inspiration to all the dancers who willsubsequently follow in your beautifully designed footsteps. For the Social Dancers who are present at the event,thank you for your commitment and support of the inventive dance community. I am sure that you will enjoy theoccasion, and hopefully share with the competitors your enthusiasm for their dances of the future. I would like to express my gratitude to the British Dance Council Sequence Advisory Committee, under the directionand guidance of Mr Robert Aldred as their Chairperson. Their attention to detail will undoubtedly ensure that thisanniversary event will be a truly memorable occasion. Let us all stand together to celebrate the British Dance Council’s desire for unity and the enduring spirit of harmonyand community in dancing. I wish you all an unforgettable day in celebration of the joy of dancing. My kindest regards,Christopher HawkinsPresident - British Dance Council Welcome to the 75th anniversary event celebrating the British Dance Council’s Inventive Dance CompetitionsI would like to extend a very warm welcome to you all on the occasion of the 75th British Dance Council InventiveDance Competition. We have a fantastic day in store and are delighted to have you join us for this celebration ofdance.I would like to thank everyone who has contributed over the years whether as an official, competitor or a spectator,each one of you has been instrumental in making it the great success that it is. Of course days such as these take agreat deal of time and organisation and I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to the hardworking and dedicated members of the Sequence Advisory Committees both past and present. Furthermore, I wouldlike to acknowledge and thank the organisations whose continued support is invaluable to the continuance of theseevents.The enduring legacy of this event is represented by the number of dances which are still popular today and manyform the basis of our competition syllabus. As you peruse the list of past winners I am sure you will find some of yourfavourites among them and others which hold fond memories. I am thrilled that many of the dedicated professionals who have won this event in the past are here to help celebratethis important milestone. We also remember and acknowledge with equal measure, those who couldn’t make it todayor are no longer with us. Let us all have a wonderful day as we celebrate and help make it a resounding success.Mr. Robert AldredSequence Advisory Committee Chairman

Sequence Advisory Committee Delegates For 2024Robert Aldred - ChairmanStuart Hatton - NCDTAJohn Rainey - BATD Louise Aldred - ISTDAndrew Pigg - UKAHelen Blackburn - ADADawn Parker - IDTAKevin Page - NATDJayne Burnett - ABDKris Turner - DPA The committee, composed of delegates nominated by Directors from member teacherorganisations, as well as representatives from the WAPTD and the Dance Promoters Association,gathers to discuss pivotal matters regarding Sequence dancing, with a particular emphasis ontechnical issues. Their main objective is to ensure consistency throughout all aspects ofSequence Dancing and provide guidance to the Corporate Members of the British Dance Councilon Sequence related matters. Additionally, they coordinate the British Dance Council's annualInventive Dance Competition and Social Dance Day.Sequence Advisory CommitteeA Short History About The CompetitionsIn the 1950s, the Official Board of Ballroom Dancing (OBBD) later to be known as the BritishDance Council (BDC) embarked on the journey of choreographing routines and new dances. Asthe 1960s dawned, the clamour for structured competitions led to the establishment of officialpublic events. Since then, the BDC has been at the forefront of organising annual competitions.Many dances that triumphed in these events have risen to championship status, serving not onlythe realm of social dancing but also as benchmarks for medal examinations and competitions. Aswe mark the 75th anniversary of the event, we celebrate the achievements of professionaldancers across the decades.Julie Pharaoh - WAPTD and Secretary

AdjudicatorsLouise Aldred – ISTD Helen Blackburn – ADAJean Hodgkinson – NCDTAKevin Page – NATDAndrew Pigg – UKACompére and Scrutineer - Robert AldredMusic – Kris TurnerMCs – Stuart Perry and Beverly HowardScript Technicians – Dawn Parker and Sarah BirdTo order copies of today's winning dance scripts, please pass your £3 payment to Julie Pharaoh at the door as soon as possible. Thank you to all the Sequence Advisory Delegates for their help organising this event.PLEASE BE REMINDED THAT THERE IS TO BE NO VIDEORECORDING DURING THE COMPETITIONS AND THAT ONLYAN AUTHORISED VIDEO RECORDING OF THE PRIZE-WINNING DANCES WILL BE PERMITTED.Professionals are strongly encouraged to use officially recognised prize-winning dances for their classes, lessons and social dances.

DanceArranger(s)SemiFinalFinal1. Bamburgh BluesKelly Sloan & Ellen HarrisonX2. Striacroft TangoGail Brocklesby & Peter Davies3. Wandsworth WaltzLiam Pywell (partnered by Charlotte Carruthers)X4. Sipsmith SwingDuncan & Hannah TreverXX5. Greenways GavotteIan & Leah HardakerX6. Boucheron BluesPaul & Caroline DellarX7. Taranto Two StepKay Fairgrieve8. Savoy TangoBeverley Murch-Fowkes & Sandra BrewsterXX9. Scarlet WaltzRuth Brown (partnered by Karen Chevalier)X10. Saunter ArmaniDavid Bullen (demonstrated by Fabio & Amy D’Angelo)XX11. Keith’s GavotteNigel Bradshaw12. Waltz ShorelineYvonne Lawson (partnered by Jonathan Reed)13. Eleon Two StepLuke Shepherd (partnered by Julie Pearson)XX14. White Rose SaunterMark Webb & Rachel AlmondClassical Sequence SectionWinner. 10. Saunter Armani

ROLL OF HONOURBritish Dance Council Classical Sequence Inventive Dance Winners1950 Marjorie Fairley Gainsborough Glide1951 Alfred Halford Lilac Waltz1952 Eric Stonehouse Camelia Tango1953 Raymond Bailey Liberty Two Step1954 Jack Crossley Tango Magenta1955 Alfred Halford Tango Scintilla1956 Maurice Fletcher Waverley Two Step1957 Anne Nixon Waltz Debut1958 Joyce Briggs Fresia Waltz1959 Frank Noble & Nora Bray Wedgewood Blue Gavotte1960 Stan & Vi Ross Tango Sebastian1961 Rita Pover Saunter Reve1962 David Rollinson Rialto Two Step1963 David & Gillian Stead Davian Waltz1964 Rita Pover Regis Waltz1965 Lewis & Joan Wilson Dawn Tango1966 Rita Pover Granchester Saunter1967 Lewis & Joan Wilson Adelaide Waltz1968 Jack Crossley Tango Marella1969 Rita Pover Regency Saunter1970 Robert Stewart Tango Solair1971 Robert Stewart Tango Cyrene 1972 Robert Stewart Rainbow Saunter1973 Derek Tonks & Beryl Bates Topaz Tango1974 David Bullen & Denise Mayo Tango Chanel1975 Ken & Elaine Park Tango Creole1976 Derek Tonks & Beryl Bates Palma Nova Blues1977 Rob & Wendy Whelerton Flame Tango1978 Yvonne Carr Tango Valentino1979 David & Greta Darman Grenville Saunter1980 Tony & Denise Dyer Tango Ricardo1981 Lewis & Joan Wilson Crystal Saunter1982 Jeff & Muriel Aldren Clifton Saunter1983 Barry & Julie Earnshaw Jafa Swing1984 Yvonne & Roger Corkery Jasmin Saunter1985 Barry & Julie Earnshaw Malvern Tango1986 Morris Langham Blue Nile Saunter1987 Lewis & Joan Wilson Magnolia Waltz1988 David Bullen & Iverna Corcoran Mandarin Saunter1989 Michael Beetham & Rita Carradus Harvestime Blues1990 Barry & Julie Earnshaw Sunset Gavotte1991 Mike Savory & Sheree Savory-Potter Solara Two Step1992 Philip Ainsley & Lorraine Heron Saunter Solazar1993 Pat Sharkey & Yvonne White Stephanie Blues1994 Graham & Avril Watkins Aqua Blues1995 Robert & Louise Aldred Countess Waltz1996 Graham & Kathy Thomson Princess Mazurka1997 Darren Badder & Hilary Biggs Classical Grey Gavotte1998 George Fildes & Tracy Mason Tango 441999 Neil & Lesley Marshall Tango Bugibba2000 Graham & Avril Watkins Switzerland Saunter2001 Graham & Kathy Thomson Saunter Leigh-Anne2002 Michael & Angela Hayton Lakeside Gavotte2003 Robert & Louise Aldred New England Gavotte2004 Robert & Louise Aldred Washington Two Step2005 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Winchester Waltz2006 Ian & Sue Webster Cypress Swing2007 Robert & Louise Aldred Richmond Gavotte2008 John Rainey & Heather Roberts Saunter Madeira2009 Robert & Louise Aldred Regency Mazurka2010 Robert & Louise Aldred Carolina Gavotte2011 Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes Shimmering Waltz2012 Robert & Louise Aldred Rushmore Waltz2013 Lee & Linda Dudman Westgate Tango2014 Ian & Leah Hardaker Stonebridge Saunter2015 Lee & Linda Dudman Talahassi Tango2016 Robert & Louise Aldred Elizabethan Waltz2017 Kelly Sloan & Ellen Harrison Garthlands Gavotte2018 Graham & Avril Watkins Tango Britannia2019 Graham & Avril Watkins Sunshine Stroll 192020 Guy Briggs Honolulu Waltz2021 Yvonne Lawson Catesby Waltz2022 Barry & Jayne Earnshaw Tasha Swing2023 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Tatton Park TangoIn the following years, an additional competition washeld to find a potential new championship dance.1998 Graham & Kathy Thomson Kensington Two Step1999 Kevin and Denise Jones Stardust Saunter2000 Graham & Kathy Thomson Moonglow Gavotte2002 Darren Park & Kelly Williams Tarantella Tango

DanceArranger(s)SemiFinalFinal1. Alexandra MamboBeverley Murch-Fowkes & Sandra BrewsterXX2. Colombo Cha Cha ChaDuncan & Hannah TreverXX3. Jasmine JiveRuth Brown (partnered by Karen Chevalier)XX4. Ancona SambaKay Fairgrieve5. Roundhay RumbaGail Brocklesby & Peter Davies6. Cha Cha Cha CapriDavid Bullen(demonstrated by Fabio & Amy D’Angelo)XX7. Rumba Dolce VitaPaul & Caroline Dellar X8. Geneva JiveKelly Sloan & Ellen HarrisonXX9. Havana Cha Cha ChaAndrea Jarvis & Gareth JarvisXX10. Rumba Le-DelNigel Bradshaw11. Summer MamboKaren Chevalier (partnered by Ruth Brown)XX12. Rumba 24Yvonne Lawson (partnered by Jonathan Reed)XX13. Camden Cha Cha ChaLiam Pywell (partnered by Charlotte Carruthers)X14. Roku RumbaMark Webb & Rachel AlmondLatin Sequence SectionWinner. 2. Colombo Cha Cha Cha

ROLL OF HONOURBritish Dance Council Latin Sequence Inventive Dance Winners1968 Vivien Carrie Aggi Samba1970 Audrey Frew Peppermint Jive1971 Peter Varley Rumba One 1972 Harry Wells April Samba1973 Peter Varley Jupiter Jive1974 Peter Varley Planet Jive1975 Ken Park Rumba Casanova 1976 David Bullen Rumba Cinzano 1977 David Bullen & Margaret Redmond Rumba Bianco 1978 Peter Varley Rumba Rosette1979 Ted & Sue Burroughs Disco Cha Cha1980 Frances & Yvonne Carr Shadow Samba1981 Peter Varley Honeysuckle Jive1982 Ted & Sue Burroughs Blue Orchid Rumba1983 Charles Denness & Millie Garraway Galaxy Jive1984 Barry & Julie Earnshaw Hawaiian Rumba1985 Julie Earnshaw Jamaican Rumba1986 Cliff & Hazel Browning Tommy's Jive1987 Barry & Julie Earnshaw Oriental Cha Cha 1988 David Bullen & Iverna Corcoran Rumba Malibu 1989 Audrey Bromage & Michelle Webster Rumba Divine 1990 Graham Crookes & Doreen Waring Jetta Jive1991 Graham & Kathy Thomson Rumba Louise1992 Eric & Jean Taylor Jessica Jive1993 Ray & Bridget Fenton-Storey Let's Jive1994 David Bullen & Iverna Corcoran Rumba Dorice 1995 Paul & Susan Wallace Susie Samba1996 Graham & Avril Watkins Redwood Rumba1997 Philip & Helen Blackburn Hey Mambo1998 Mark Paton & Jacqui Davis Issy Cha Cha1999 Michael & Angela Hayton Ravenglass Rumba2000 Graham & Avril Watkins Rememberance Rumba2001 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Colosseum Cha Cha 2002 Tracey Schofield & Alison Daley Mississippi Mambo2003 Stuart Perry & Jayne Harwood Rumba D'Armour2004 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Chianti Cha Cha 2005 Robert & Louise Aldred Juneau Jive2006 Beverley Murch-Fowkes & Edwin Vickers Blue Angel Rumba2007 Dorothy Hudson & Hilary Kershaw Pepperpot Jive2008 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Jewel Jive2009 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Ruby Jive2010 Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes Twilight Mambo2011 David & Jayne Harwood Swing Jive2012 Lee Dudman & Linda Dudman Grosvenor Jive2013 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Emerald Jive2014 Andrew Davies & Clare Rushby Rumba Gold2015 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Emerald Rumba2016 Robert & Louise Aldred San Diego Samba2017 Duncan & Hannah Trever Rumba Faustino2018 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Richmond Rumba2019 Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes Crystal Rumba2020 Michael & Julie Pharaoh Paso Mijas2021 Kay Fairgrieve & Suzanne Hancock Bari Cha Cha Cha2022 Peter & Yvette Harris Mackam Mambo2023 Karen Chevalier, Ruth Brown Bossa Nova 23 In the following years, an additional competition washeld to find a potential new championship dance.2014 Philip Blackburn Tauromachia Paso Doblé2015 Lee Dudman & Linda Dudman Maracana Samba

DanceArranger(s)SemiFinalFinal1. Whisk Away WaltzNigel Bradshaw2. Hernandos TangoAndrea Jarvis & Gareth Jarvis3. Forest FoxtrotDuncan & Hannah Trever XX4. Brick Kiln TangoKaren Chevalier (partnered by Ruth Brown)X5. Dominion QuickstepBeverley Murch-Fowkes & Sandra BrewsterX6. Bayswater WaltzLiam Pywell (partnered by Charlotte Carruthers)XX7. Tango NapoliDavid Bullen (demonstrated by Fabio & Amy D’Angelo)XX8. Candy QuickstepPaul & Caroline DellarX9. Franklin FoxtrotGail Brocklesby & Peter Davies10. Tollgate TangoKelly Sloan & Ellen HarrisonX11. Olive QuickstepRuth Brown (partnered by Karen Chevalier)X12. Tango OthelloKay Fairgrieve13. Michael’s WaltzYvonne Lawson (partnered by Jonathan Reed)XX14. Tansad TangoMark Webb & Rachel Almond15. Rose FoxtrotLuke Shepherd (partnered by Julie Pearson)XX16. Totally TangoIan & Leah HardakerX17. New Empress QuickstepVicki Smith & Toni AshmoreX18. Four Winds WaltzGareth Jarvis & Andrea JarvisModern Sequence SectionWinner. 15. Rose Foxtrot

ROLL OF HONOURBritish Dance Council Modern Sequence Inventive Dance Winners1967 Jacqueline Gipson Universal Quickstep 1969 Lewis & Joan Wilson Waltz Roulette 1970 Peter Varley Seventy Quickstep (The)1971 Robert Stewart Tipple Quickstep1972 David Bullen Dixieland Quickstep1973 Helena Van Gaart April Quickstep1974 Derek Tonks & Beryl Bates Benita Foxtrot1975 Jeff & Muriel Aldren J M Quickstep1976 Bob & Wendy Whelerton Sundance Tango1977 Peter Varley Leigh-Way Quickstep 1979 Roger & Yvonne Corkery Kingsmere Waltz 1980 Roger & Yvonne Corkery Tango Yvette 1981 Jill Bush Flicker Quickstep1982 Bob & Wendy Whelerton Tango Tenerife 1983 Patricia Jay & Gary Fleetwood Fantasy Waltz1984 Ken & Barbara Street Blue Heather Waltz1985 Graham Thomson & Kathy Bugler Tango Schiehallion 1986 Alwyn Leathley & Elsie Platts Caribbean Foxtrot 1987 Elsie Platts & Alwyn Leathley Waltz Monique 1988 Jill Bush Candleglow Waltz1989 Graham & Kathy Thomson Waltz Suzanne1990 Philip Ainsley & Lorraine Heron Wensley Waltz1991 Graham & Kathy Thomson Glendale Tango1992 Philip Ainsley & Lorraine Heron Tango Torviscas 1993 Graham & Kathy Thomson Tango Vienna 1994 Malcolm Brister & Ann Green Mirror Glass Foxtrot1995 Graham & Kathy Thomson Acacia Foxtrot1996 Graham & Kathy Thomson Tango Classique 1997 Graham & Kathy Thomson Trent Tango1998 Philip Ainsley & Lorraine Heron Jessica’s Foxtrot1999 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Irish Mist Foxtrot 2000 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Feta Foxtrot2001 Kevin & Denise Jones Robin's Waltz2002 Graham & Kathy Thomson Carol’s Waltz2003 Neil & Lesley Marshall Kumala Quickstep2004 Neil & Lesley Marshall Key Quickstep2005 Graham & Kathy Thomson Emily's Foxtrot 2006 Neil & Lesley Marshall Champagne Quickstep2007 Robert & Louise Aldred Cincinatti Quickstep2008 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Toorak Tango2009 Robert & Louise Aldred Staten Island Tango2010 Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard Rose Quartz Waltz2011 Darren Park & Kathy Thomson Tango Mariposa2012 Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn Miami Tango2013 Lissia Giles & Lee Dudman Wycombe Waltz2014 Neil & Lesley Marshall Xander Quickstep2015 Ian & Leah Hardaker Woodsdown Waltz2016 Duncan & Hannah Trever Tia Maria Tango2017 Mark Webb & Emily Hunt Winscar Waltz2018 Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes Tango Lorenza2019 Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes Waltz Serenade2020 Yvonne Lawson Quayside Tango2021 Gwen Cole Zeneca Tango2022 Barry & Jayne Earnshaw Tamarind Tango2023 Mark Webb & Emily Hunt Gallingale WaltzIn the following years, an additional competition washeld to find a potential new championship dance.2011 Robert & Louise Aldred New York Quickstep2012 Philip Blackburn & Gemma Clunie Flare Foxtrot2013 Robert & Louise Aldred Brooklyn Tango2014 Luke Shepherd & Louise Aldred Green Emerald Waltz

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