The BDF Blackpool Congress 1994 (4-Video Collection) preserves one of the most respected educational events in the history of ballroom dancing. Recorded live at the famous Winter Gardens in Blackpool, England, this extensive collection features lectures, demonstrations, and discussions presented by some of the most influential dancers, coaches, and adjudicators of the era.
Covering both International Standard and International Latin, the program offers valuable insights into choreography, technical development, performance quality, musical interpretation, competitive preparation, and judging criteria. Many of the featured presenters were World Champions, British Champions, or internationally recognized dance educators whose teaching continues to influence ballroom dancers today.
This collection provides a unique opportunity to study the concepts, techniques, and philosophies that shaped competitive ballroom dancing during one of its most influential periods.
Featured Presentations
Disc 1
- Introduction by Antony Hurley
- Len Goodman – Latin Charisma: My Way
- Lucca Baricchi & Loraine Barry – Tango Choreography
- David Sycamore & Denise Weavers – Paso Doble: My Way
- Lindsey Hillier – Quickstep: My Way
- Richard & Els Porter – Jive Choreography
Disc 2
- Vicky Barr – Waltz: My Way
- Johan & Nadia Eftedal – Samba Choreography
- Peter Eggleton – Development of the Ballroom Style
- Jukka Haapalanen & Sirpa Suutari – Rumba Choreography
- Augusto Schiavo & Caterina Arzenton – Foxtrot: My Way
Disc 3
- Dennis & Adele Trembley – Waltz Choreography
- Alan Fletcher – Jive: My Way
- Richard Gleave – Foxtrot: My Way
- Michael Stylianos – Rumba: My Way
- John Wood & Anne Lewis – Tango: My Way
Disc 4
- Antony Hurley – Assessment of Quality
- Sammy Stopford & Barbara McColl – Cha Cha Cha Choreography
- Wilson Barrera & Margaret Burns – Exhibition: My Way
- Marcus & Karen Hilton – Quickstep: My Way
- Walter Laird, Donnie Burns MBE & Gaynor Fairweather MBE – Latin with the Masters
Bonus Material
- Fletcher Foxtrot
- Stylianos Tango
- Gleave Paso Doble
- Barr Macho Rock
Collection Highlights
- Live recordings from the 1994 Blackpool Congress
- Features legendary ballroom and Latin dance professionals
- Covers choreography, technique, performance, and judging concepts
- Valuable educational material for dancers, teachers, and coaches
- Historical archive from one of the world’s most respected dance events
- Includes both Standard and Latin disciplines
Suitable For
- Competitive ballroom dancers
- Dance teachers and coaches
- Adjudicators and examiners
- Advanced dance students
- Ballroom dance historians and enthusiasts
Whether you are studying ballroom technique, researching competitive dance history, or expanding your professional knowledge, BDF Blackpool Congress 1994 (4-Video Collection) provides a valuable archive of world-class instruction from one of the most prestigious educational events in ballroom dancing.
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