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What is Sequence Dance

Sequence dancing is a form of dance in which a pre-set pattern of movements is followed, often to music which has been arranged specifically for Sequence Dancing. Sequence Dancing comprises three main groups: Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence and Latin Sequence sometimes referred to as round or circle dances since they move around the floor in an anti-clockwise direction. However, it also encompasses line dances, such as Sir Roger de Coverley, in which pairs of dancers form lines facing each other and square dances, such as The Lancers in which pairs of dancers arrange themselves in a square pattern.

Sequence dances are mostly arranged in 16 bar routines which are then repeated and Modern Sequence Dancing is a very popular form of social dancing both in the UK and overseas. It is an interesting and pleasurable activity and a good way of becoming involved in dancing. Not only does this type of dancing provide an excellent form of physical activity, it also exercises the cognitive skills and so is beneficial for all ages. It can be a great way to make new friends and enjoy a healthy life.

About Inventive Dance Competitions

Inventive Dance Competitions are competitions to find an original sequence dance, usually of 16 bar duration. The prize-winning dances are then used by social dancers and they are also used for sequence examinations and competitions. Inventive Dance Competitions may be held in Classical Sequence, Modern Sequence and Latin Sequence and they are open to professionally qualified teachers of dancing. The British Dance Council licence and approve Inventive Dance Competitions which, in turn, are organized by a number of promoters and professional dance teacher associations and societies throughout the year. The dances which have won first place at these competitions and are officially recognised by the British Dance Council. Scripts for these dances and other prize-winning dances can be found by contacting a Sequence Script Service such as Brockbank Lane (www.brockbanklane.com). Dance teachers are encouraged to consider using dances such as these and also prize-winning dances from previous years when compiling their programmes for social dances and classes. The British Dance Council licences new sequence dance competitions each year (often referred to as Inventive Dance Competitions) and these are run by a number of promoters. In this way the number of new dances is limited each year and means that patrons of social dances, which may be held anywhere in the country, will be able to recognise and join in with many of the dances on the programme. Furthermore, dancers can be assured that the dance will conform to a common technique and professionals can be confident that the script has been checked to ensure that it represents the dance demonstrated.

About Sequence Dance Competitions

The British Dance Council also authorise and licence competitions in Sequence Dancing which take place throughout the year for dancers of all abilities and ages. This ensures a uniform set of rules by which competitions are run and the Sequence Advisory Committee select dances which are believed suitable for the various grades and ages to ensure a standard approach across all events.

Events

Download BDC Inventive Dance Competition 2024 – Rules & Entry Form

BDC Approved Championship Dances

Approved Championship Dances

Classical Sequence Championships & Inventive Dance Competitions

SEQUENCE
*JUVENILE*
8766	Darren Park	11/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUVENILE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
8758	Darren Park	11/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUVENILE SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11698	Natalie Hayes	03/04/2024	BRITISH LATIN SEQUENCE JUVENILE OPEN
9690	Marjorie King & Mary Kirsten	14/07/2024	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUVENILE OPEN
11939	Kris Turner	09/11/2024	UNITED KINGDOM OPEN CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUVENILE CHAMPIONSHIP
11783	Darren Park	01/12/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUVENILE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12098	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUVENILE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12251	Marjorie King	13/07/2025	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE JUVENILE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE OPEN

*JUNIOR*
8770	Darren Park	11/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUNIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
8761	Darren Park	11/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUNIOR SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11699	Natalie Hayes	04/04/2024	BRITISH LATIN SEQUENCE JUNIOR (OPEN)
11715	Natalie Hayes	05/04/2024	BRITISH CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUNIOR OPEN
9691	Marjorie King & Mary Kirsten	14/07/2024	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUNIOR OPEN
11938	Kris Turner	09/11/2024	UNITED KINGDOM OPEN CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
11786	Darren Park	01/12/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUNIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12102	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUNIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12248	Marjorie King	13/07/2025	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE JUNIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE OPEN

*SOLO*
11507	Darren Park	18/08/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUVENILE SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11504	Darren Park	18/08/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUNIOR SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11499	Darren Park	17/08/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUVENILE SOLO SEQUENCE 6 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11501	Darren Park	17/08/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN JUNIOR SOLO SEQUENCE 6 DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP
11940	Kris Turner	09/11/2024	UNITED KINGDOM OPEN CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUNIOR SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP
11941	Kris Turner	09/11/2024	UNITED KINGDOM OPEN CLASSICAL SEQUENCE JUVENILE SOLO CHAMPIONSHIP
12091	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUVENILE SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12094	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN JUNIOR SOLO CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

*YOUTH*
12550	Natalie Hayes	20/10/2024	British Classical Sequence Youth Under 21 (Open)

*AMATEUR*
8778	Darren Park	10/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN AMATEUR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
9692	Marjorie King & Mary Kirsten	14/07/2024	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE AMATEUR OPEN
11787	Darren Park	01/12/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN AMATEUR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12106	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN AMATEUR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12298	Marjorie King	13/07/2025	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE AMATEUR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE OPEN
12551	Natalie Hayes	20/10/2024	BRITISH LATIN SEQUENCE AMATEUR (OPEN)
12548	Natalie Hayes	20/10/2024	BRITISH BALLROOM SEQUENCE AMATEUR (OPEN)
12546	Natalie Hayes	21/10/2024	BRITISH CLASSICAL SEQUENCE AMATEUR (OPEN)

*SENIOR*
8783	Darren Park	10/02/2024	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN SENIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
9689	Marjorie King & Mary Kirsten	14/07/2024	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CLASSICAL SEQUENCE SENIOR OPEN
11788	Darren Park	01/12/2024	THE ENGLISH OPEN SENIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12109	Darren Park	08/02/2025	THE ALL ENGLAND OPEN SENIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE CHAMPIONSHIP
12252	Marjorie King	13/07/2025	NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, LEICESTERSHIRE & NORTHAMPTONSHIRE SENIOR CLASSICAL SEQUENCE OPEN
12549	Natalie Hayes	20/10/2024	BRITISH CLASSICAL SEQUENCE SENIOR OVER 35’S (OPEN)

*PROFESSIONAL*
12547	Natalie Hayes	21/10/2024	BRITISH CLASSICAL SEQUENCE PROFESSIONAL (OPEN)

INVENTIVE DANCE
10591	Cora Ann Leornard	21/01/2024	NCDTA INVENTIVE DANCE (CS/MS/LS)
10465	Martin Bird	18/02/2024	WEST OF BRITAIN (CS/MS & LS-ONLINE)
10044	David Bullen	29/03/2024	THE NORTH OF BRITAIN OPEN INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION (CS/LS/MS)
11395	Carol Parry	21/04/2024	ALLIED INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION (CS/MS/LS)
11564	Mark Anderson	16/06/2024	B.A.T.D INVENTIVE DANCE
12055	Martin Bird	10/11/2024	ADA UNSWORTH MEMORIAL INVENTIVE (CS),(LS),(MS)
12584	Cora Ann Leornard	19/01/2025	NCDTA INVENTIVE DANCE (BR,MS,LS)
12552	Natalie Hayes	20/10/2024	BRITISH INVENTIVE DANCE (CS), (MS), (LS)
12584	Cora Ann Leonard	19/01/2025	NCDTA INVENTIVE DANCE (BR,MS, LS)

For further information on how to become involved in Sequence Dancing at any level please contact the British Dance Council at
SEQ-Officer@britishdancecouncil.com