British Sequence Championships

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A photo taken of the 2007 British Sequence Championships, held in the Empress ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

The British Sequence Championships are ballroom dancing championships for adults and children held annually in Blackpool, England.

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The championships for adults take place as part of the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival and have been running since 1949. [1] They are held in the Empress Ballroom at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. Dancers compete in up to five sequence dances determined by the organiser each year for the titles. The British Championship is seen as the highlight of the year, not only because it is "one of the country's most prestigious titles", [2] but also due to the grandeur of the location.

The Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival incorporates a popular competition day for children on Saturday, [3] followed by inventive competitions for professionals and the British Sequence Championships for Professional, Amateur Classical Sequence (previously "Old Time"), Amateur Modern Sequence, Senior Classical Sequence and Under 21s Classical Sequence. The championship events are granted by the British Dance Council and are run under their rules. [4] The festival celebrated its 60th year in 2009. [5]

Entrants to the Championships predominantly come from Great Britain, although many Irish dance schools have attended the festival over the years. [6] Entrants have also come from as far away as Japan and Australia. [7]

The British Sequence Championships for children takes place as part of the Blackpool Junior Dance Festival, running since 1947. [8] They start on Easter Monday each year and run for a week. Until 2010, when increasing numbers prompted a move to the Empress Ballroom, they had been held at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool Tower. The events incorporate the Juvenile Classical Sequence Championship, the Junior Classical Sequence Championship and the Junior Modern Sequence Championship.

Famous entrants to the championships include a young Cheryl Cole [9] and former World Amateur Ballroom Champion Jonathan Crossley with partner Kylie Jones.

British Amateur Sequence Champions

YearClassical ChampionsRunner up3rdModern ChampionsRunner up3rd
2022Harry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerRobert Lem, Keeley Marie MorrisJoshua Horsley, Grace PhippsHarry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerCameron Robinson, Viktoriia BreusJoshua Horsley, Grace Phipps
2021Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerJoshua Horsley, Grace PhippsLewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerJoshua Horsley, Grace Phipps
2019Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerElliot Walker, Lauren ProctorLewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerElliot Walker, Lauren Proctor
2018Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Hannah BulmanEmma Gough, Jemma DaviesLewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Hannah BulmanEmma Gough, Jemma Davies
2017Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Hannah BulmanJemma Davies, Emma GoughLewis Frobisher, Kate BodillHarry Smith-Hampton, Hannah BulmanJemma Davies, Emma Gough
2016Liam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonCameron Hutson, Claire BrennanJemma Davies & Emma GoughLiam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonCameron Hutson, Claire BrennanHarry Smith-Hampton & Hannah Bulman
2015Liam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonCameron Hutson, Claire BrennanMeghan Christie, Alex LambertCameron Hutson, Claire BrennanSimon Hartland, Natalie CuomoLiam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton
2014Liam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonMeghan Christie, Alex LambertSimon Hartland, Natalie CuomoTyrone Thiara, Kateryna IaritenkoLiam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonSimon Hartland, Natalie Cuomo
2013Liam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonAndrew Davies, Chloe HelmoreDaniel Cretney, Georgia WilkinsTyrone Thiara, Jasmine StickleyAdam Bynert, Emily BynertIan Whyatt, Leah-Marie Hill
2012Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsAdam Bynert, Emily BynertLiam Pywell, Alexandra StaintonPhilip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsAdam Bynert, Emily BynertIan Whyatt, Leah-Marie Hill
2011Luke Shepherd, Joanne PearsonPhilip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsAndrew Davies, Jazzmyne LukePhilip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsAndrew Davies, Jazzmyne LukeJames Chew, Sophie Chilton
2010Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones [10] Marcus Mitchell, Lily PlowmanLuke Shepherd, Joanne PearsonMarcus Mitchell, Lily PlowmanPhilip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsJames Chew, Sophie Chilton
2009 [7] [11] Callam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonMartin Bird, Sarah Ward JonesMarcus Mitchell, Lily PlowmanCallam Thomson, Sophie Thomson [7] [12] Marcus Mitchell, Lily PlowmanMartin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones
2008 [13] Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson [14] Martin Bird, Sarah Ward JonesScott Hanson, Vicky LentleCallam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonMartin Bird, Sarah Ward JonesScott Hanson, Vicky Lentle
2007 [15] Martin Bird, Gemma Clunie [16] Scott Hanson, Vicky LentleCallam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonMartin Bird, Gemma ClunieCallam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonScott Hanson, Vicky Lentle
2006 [17] Lee Godwin, Amy Turner [18] Martin Bird, Gemma ClunieAdam Duffie, Joanne PearsonMartin Bird, Gemma Clunie [16] Lee Godwin, Amy TurnerCallam Thomson, Hayley Telfer
2005 [19] Lee Godwin, Amy TurnerMartin Bird, Gemma ClunieScott Hanson, Vicky LentleLee Godwin, Amy Turner [19] Martin Bird, Gemma ClunieScott Hanson, Vicky Lentle
2004Richard Finlow, Natalie HillRichard Finlow, Natalie Hill
2003Neil Bradfield, Tara HarrisonNeil Bradfield, Tara Harrison
2002Neil Bradfield, Tara HarrisonNeil Bradfield, Tara Harrison
2001Craig Bedwell, Angela PaintingCraig Bedwell, Angela Painting
2000Craig Bedwell, Angela PaintingJonathan Luckcuck, Natalie HillCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingJonathan Luckcuck, Natalie Hill
1999Craig Bedwell, Angela PaintingCraig Bedwell, Angela Painting
1998Mr P Jenkins, Miss E WilliamsonMr C Bedwell, Miss A PaintingMr P Painting, Miss E HansonMr P Jenkins, Miss E WilliamsonMr C Bedwell, Miss A PaintingMr P Painting, Miss E Hanson
1997Mr P Maddison, Miss N CopeMr P Maddison, Miss N Cope
1996Mr R Finnegan, Miss J LloydMr A Billingham, Miss S Jeanne
1995Mr R Finnegan, Miss J LloydMr R Finnegan, Miss J Lloyd
1994Mr A Hibberd, Miss J GrewMr P Blackburn, Miss H Blackburn
1993Mr D Park, Miss A KilgourMr A Hibberd, Miss J Grew
1992Mr M O'Callaghan, Miss E DoddsMr D Park, Miss A Kilgour
1991Mr M Habergham, Miss R SimpsonMr R Paull, Miss L Smallman
1990Mr M Burke and Miss M BurkeMr R Paull, Miss L Smallman
1989Mr and Mrs G RyanMr M Luttinen, Miss C Jones
1988Mr R Heppenstall, Miss M PrigmoreMr M Habergham, Miss R SimpsonMr M O’Callaghan

Miss E Dodds

Mr K Nicholls

Miss A Evans

1987Mr R Heppenstall, Miss M PrigmoreMr M Burke, Miss M Burke
1986Mr and Mrs G CourtMr G Ryan, Miss J Perry
1985Mr M Paton, Miss J DaviesMr P Schrauwen, Miss T Thornton
1984Mr M Paton, Miss J DaviesMr G Court,

Miss A Stokes

P Schrauwen, Miss T ThorntonMr M Paton, Miss J DaviesP Schrauwen, Miss T ThorntonMr G Ryan

Miss S Redmond

1983Mr J Tebb, Miss J HarrisMr G Tierney, Miss A Powell
1982Mr J Tebb, Miss J HarrisMr and Mrs P Ainsley
1981Mr I Cairns, Miss T ShinerMr J Rainey

Miss K Simmonds

Mr J Tebb

Miss J Harris

Mr and Mrs P AinsleyMr J Tebb

Miss J Harris

Mr M Paton

Miss J Davis

1980Mr G Thomson, Miss P StokesMr I Cairns

Miss T Shiner

M Mclean

Mrs J McLean

Mr M Habergham, Miss M Prigmore
1979Mr S Baish, Miss K BooteMr and Mrs M McLean
1978Mr S Baish, Miss K BooteMr and Mrs M McLean
1977Mr J M Hugh, Miss D NeilsonMr and Mrs M McLean
1976Mr and Mrs T W PackardMr P J Wilkes

Miss T Matthews

Mr J M Haigh

Miss D Nielsen

Mr J Millar, Miss A Little (1st championship)Mr M Mclean

Miss J Bailey

Mr G Thompson

Miss P Stokes

1975Mr and Mrs T W PackardMr & Mrs G Y YeomansMr P J Wilkes

Miss T Matthews

1974Mr and Mrs B Earnshaw
1973Mr G Waite, Miss K Pople
1972Mr G Waite, Miss K Pople
1971Mr and Mrs J Bignell
1970Mr N Monk, Miss C Richards
1969Mr R J Walford, Miss M Gane
1968Mr A P Harley, Miss C A Knott
1967Mr A P Harley, Miss C A Knott
1966Mr and Mrs G Watkins
1965Mr and Mrs G Watkins
1964Mr N R Boswell, Miss A M Parkinson
1963Mr L T Norton, Miss C Wightman
1962Mr L T Norton, Miss C Wightman
1961Mr D Tonks, Miss B Bates
1960Mr D Tonks, Miss B Bates
1959Mr and Mrs B Elsdon
1958Mr L Norton, Miss S V Billington
1957Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley
1956Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley
1955Mr and Mrs J R Briggs
1954Mr and Mrs Blanchard
1953Mr and Mrs E Bird
1952Mr and Mrs E Bird
1951Mr and Mrs A Wellings
1950Mr and Mrs A Wellings
1949Mr and Mrs J Stead
1948Mr and Mrs J Stead
1947Mr and Mrs J Stead
1946Mr and Mrs W Francis (1st championship)

British Under 21s, Professional and Senior Sequence Champions

YearUnder 21sProfessionalSenior
2022Henry Beale, Freja SmithNo competitionRoger & Annette Griss
2021Henry Beale, Freja SmithMichael Hodgson, Deborah Jones (Competition)Roger & Annette Griss
2019Harry Smith-Hampton, Emma WalkerCallam Thomson, Leah-Marie HillPaul Watkins, Janette Fletcher
2018Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillNo competitionPaul Watkins, Janette Fletcher
2017Lewis Frobisher, Kate BodillNo competitionPaul Watkins, Janette Fletcher
2016Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah BulmanNo competitionAdrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt
2015Daniel Lyle, Chelsea Lyle (competition)Luke Shepherd, Sophie MackayAdrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt
2014Meghan Christie, Alex Lambert (competition)Andrew Davies, Clare RushbyAdrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt
2013Jemma Davies, Emma GoughMartin & Sarah BirdAdrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt
2012Adam Bynert, Emily BynertMartin & Sarah BirdStuart Rowley, Diane Palmer
2011James Chew, Sophie ChiltonNeil & Tara BradfieldStuart Rowley, Diane Palmer
2010Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah RobertsNo competitionStuart Rowley, Diane Palmer
2009 [7] Marcus Mitchell, Lily Plowman [20] No competitionStuart Rowley, Diane Palmer [11]
2008 [13] Callam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingBrian Marshall, Lynn Marshall
2007 [15] Callam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonNo competitionBrian Marshall, Lynn Marshall
2006 [17] Scott Hanson, Vicky LentleCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingLee Ash, Linda Ash
2005 [19] Scott Hanson, Vicky LentleCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingRobert Hall, Diane Black [18]
2004Lee Godwin, Amy TurnerCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingMr and Mrs P Whithey-Tebby
2003Mr L Godwin, Miss H DobbinsNo competitionMr and Mrs D Fellows
2002Mr A Mollart, Miss C LatterNo competitionMr and Mrs D Fellows
2001Mr A Mollart, Miss C LatterDarren Park, [21] Kelly WilliamsMr and Mrs D Fellows
2000Mr L Penaluna, Miss V Carruthers (competition)Mr M Habergham, Miss J BurnettMr and Mrs J Bruss
1999No competitionNo competitionMr and Mrs J Bruss
1998Mr C Park, Miss N BloxhamMr A Billingham, Miss Z Smith [22] Mr and Mrs J Bruss
1997Mr N Bradfield, Miss T HarrisonPhilip Blackburn, Helen Blackburn [23] Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner
1996Mr C Bedwell, Miss A PaintingDarren Park, Sharon McCann [24] Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner
1995Mr R Finlow, Miss E SmithDarren Park, Andrea Kilgour [24] Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner
1994Mr A Billingham, Miss E EdwardsDarren Park, Andrea Kilgour [24] Mr and Mrs J Thorne
1993Mr G Allen, Miss S JephcoteMr and Mrs R HeppenstallMr and Mrs J Thorne
1992Mr R Finnigan, Miss J LloydMr R Heppenstall, Miss M PrigmoreMr and Mrs T Dibble
1991Mr D Park, Miss A KilgourMr M Paton, Miss J DaviesMr and Mrs T Dibble
1990Mr R Paull, Miss L SmallmanMr M Paton, Miss J DaviesMr and Mrs T Dibble
1989Mr P Blackburn, Miss S WardMr B Jones, Miss E StarkeyMr and Mrs T Dibble
1988Mr M Herring, Miss D CrossleyMr B Jones, Miss E StarkeyMr and Mrs S Simner
1987Mr P Keough, Miss K Farrelly (1st championship)Mr B Jones, Miss E StarkeyMr and Mrs S Simner
1986Mr M O'Callaghan, Miss E DoddsMr B Jones, Miss E StarkeyMr and Mrs S Simner
1985Mr and Mrs W PackardMr and Mrs S Gregg
1984Mr M Woolley, Miss K TaylorMr and Mrs W PackardMr and Mrs T Kane
1983Mr and Mrs W PackardMr and Mrs J Lincoln
1982Mr and Mrs W PackardMr and Mrs J Lincoln
1981Mr A Warwick, Miss J SwaineMr and Mrs G WaiteMr and Mrs S Stewart
1980Mr N Ashton and Miss D CooperMr and Mrs G WaiteMr and Mrs A Farrell
1979Mr and Mrs B EarnshawMr and Mrs A Farrell
1978Mr and Mrs B EarnshawMr and Mrs K Baron
1977Mr M Elly, Miss J WhiteheadMr G Waite, Miss J PopleMr and Mrs K Baron
1976Mr S Baish , Miss K BooteMr G Waite, Miss J PopleMr and Mrs R V Wilson
1975Mr and Mrs R MuldoonMr and Mrs R V Wilson
1974Mr J Hall, Miss D MayoMr and Mrs R McInnes
1973Mr J Hall, Miss D MayoMr and Mrs R McInnes
1972Mr and Mrs R WalfordMr K Williams, Mrs E Edwards
1971Mr and Mrs R WalfordMr K Williams, Mrs E Edwards
1970Mr and Mrs G WatkinsMr S Wright, Miss K Keelan
1969Mr and Mrs G WatkinsMr S Wright, Miss K Keelan
1968Mr and Mrs G WatkinsMr S Wright, Miss K Keelan
1967Mr and Mrs D C SteadMr and Mrs F Westbrook
1966Mr D Young, Miss S BuckleyMr and Mrs F Westbrook
1965Mr D Young, Miss S BuckleyMr and Mrs E Holroyd (1st championship)
1964Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley
1963Mr K Park, Miss M Whiteside
1962Mr K Park, Miss M Whiteside
1961Mr and Mrs J R Briggs
1960Mr and Mrs J R Briggs
1959Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin
1958Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin
1957Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin
1956Mr M Fletcher, Miss M Burrows
1955Mr A Halford, Miss M Robinson
1954Tie: Mr A Halford, Miss M Robinson

and Mr R Stanley, Miss J Keeler

1953Mr R Stanley, Miss J Keeler
1952Mr H Hulley, Miss D Edwards
1951Mr H Hulley, Miss D Edwards (1st championship)

[25]

Juvenile and Junior British Champions

YearJuvenile Classical SequenceJunior Classical SequenceJunior Modern Sequence
2023Joseph Delaney, Amelie JacksonEvan O'Dea, Lula-Belle FindlayEvan O'Dea, Lula-Belle Findlay
2022Ethan Cadman, Poppy WalkerCurtis Watson, Alexandra ParryCurtis Watson, Alexandra Parry
2021Tomasz Kocimski, Chantel ChenHenry Beale, Freja SmithHenry Beale, Freja Smith
2019Tomasz Kocimski, Ruby GalbraithScott Horne, Claudia LewthwaiteScott Horne, Claudia Lewthwaite
2018Cassidy Allen, Lily MorganDaniel Smith, Megan CroftDaniel Smith, Megan Croft
2017Jodie-Leigh Weller, Ava GregsonScott Wilson, Emily BrownScott Wilson, Emily Brown
2016Scott Horne, Claudia LewthwaiteScott Wilson, Emily BrownScott Wilson, Emily Brown
2015Abbie Ross, Eleanor BageScott Wilson, Emily BrownScott Wilson, Emily Brown
2014 [26] Scarlett Houston, Sadie QuinnHarry Eyre, Amber BruntonHarry Eyre, Amber Brunton
2013Scott Wilson, Emily BrownCarly Goldsborough, Danielle ForsterGeorgia Wilkins, Leoni Maltby
2012Lewis Frobisher, Georgia AspinallJordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie HillJordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill
2011Lewis Frobisher, Georgia AspinallJordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie HillJordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill
2010 [27] Georgia Wilkins, Leoni MaltbyAdam Bynert, Emily HowarthAdam Bynert, Emily Howarth
2009 [28] Georgia Wilkins, Leoni Maltby [14] James Chew, Georgia CarrJames Chew, Georgia Carr
2008 [29] Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill [30] Andrew Davies, Rachel PipeKristopher Turner, Hannah Cartern
2007 [31] Stephen Rodgers, Grace WarrenChloe Vincent, Jade WardEmily Bynert, Sophie Thomson
2006 [32] Laura Rapley, Laura HolliesJosh Dobbins, Lauren StoreyJosh Dobbins, Lauren Storey
2005Samantha McNally, Sophie VincentCallam Thomson, Christina FrancotteCallam Thomson, Christina Francotte
2004Andrew Davies, Rachael PipeAdam Duffie, Joanne PearsonCallam Thomson, Christina Francotte
2003Emily Bynert, Sophie ThomsonAdam Duffie, Joanne PearsonAdam Duffie, Joanne Pearson
2002Hannah Leggett, Megan TebbAshley Godfrey, Emily DickersonAshley Godfrey, Emily Dickerson
2001Jessica Bynert, Leigh-Anne BarrowcloughAdam Mollart, Clare LatterAdam Mollart, Clare Latter
2000 [33] Joanne Pearson, Rachael GrayAdam Mollart, Clare LatterAdam Mollart, Clare Latter
1999Louise Lane, Melissa RylandLee Penaluna, Samantha DydeLee Penaluna, Samantha Dyde
1998Samantha Markland, Georgina DayLee Penaluna, Susan HarrisAlan O’Brien, Lora Dolan
1997Adam Mollart, Clare LatterChristopher Park, Kelly WilliamsPaul Latimer, Nicola Bloxham
1996Helen Alexander, Lucy PalmerPaul Penaluna, Ceri ParkerLee Dudman, Rachel Turnball
1995 [34] Paul Johnson, Louise HurmsonDarren Clowes, Tara HarrisonDarren Clowes, Tara Harrison
1994Alan O'Brien, Laura DolanCraig Bedwell, Angela PaintingGary O'Brien, Joanne McKeown
1993Stephanie Bailey, Gemma BynertThomas Bowen, Anwen PaullThomas Bowen, Anwen Paull
1992Paul McCann, Laura O'BrienThomas Bowen, Nicola CopeMarc O'Conner, Linda McCann
1991Paul McCann, Laura O'BrienBen Cork, Sharon JephcoteBen Cork, Sharon Jephcote (1st championship)
1990Gary O'Brien, Joanne McKeownGary Allen, Sharon Jephcote
1989James Kershaw, Claire Telford (1st championship)Richard Paull, Linda Smallman
1988Richard Gregory, Sara Martin
1987Richard Gregory, Sara Martin
1986Graham Clare, Kay Farrelly
1985Sammy Cooper, Sharon Elson
1984Timothy Brown, Jayne Peters
1983Timothy Brown, Nicola Drake
1982Mark and Michelle Burke
1981Mark and Michelle Burke
1980Warren Boote, Helena Tranter
1979Mark Paton, Jaqueline Davis
1978Barry Usher, Sharon Newman
1977Neil Ashton, Lynn Brassington
1976Martin Elly, Jayne Whitehead
1975Stephen Baish, Shani Smith
1974James Millar, Carol Pate
1973James Millar, Carol Pate
1972Kevin Marfleet, Joy Dance
1971Raymond Walbancke, Patricia Cornley
1970Paul Shaw, Joy Driver
1969Alan Goode, Susan Hartland
1968Bark Beese, Sylvia Melling
1967Brian Marshall, Christine Harrington
1966Brian Marshall, June Cross
1965Geoffrey Fitt, Valerie Ralph
1964Ian Hayward, Linda Hawkes
1963Robert Ashton, Dorethy Froggatt
1962Kenneth Walker, Marie Freestone
1961Brian A Alcock, Christine A Cash
1960Michael Belk, Anita Gent
1959Geoffrey Donovan, Linda Walpole
1958Alan Hancock, Margaret Batty

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