Recorded live at the world-famous Winter Gardens, Blackpool, the WDC Blackpool Congress 1999 collection brings together lectures and presentations from some of the most respected names in competitive ballroom dancing.
This educational series covers a wide range of topics including choreography development, technical principles, showdance presentation, teaching strategies, musical interpretation, and performance improvement. The material is valuable for dancers, teachers, coaches, adjudicators, and competitors seeking deeper insight into both International Standard and Latin dancing.
Featuring multiple World Champions and internationally recognized dance experts, these lectures preserve important educational content from one of the most influential ballroom events in the world.
Lecture Topics Included
Latin & Standard Choreography
- Jukka Haapalainen & Sirpa Suutari – Cha Cha Choreography
- Andrew Sinkinson & Charlotte Jorgensen – Tango Choreography
- Luca Baricchi & Lorraine Barry – Foxtrot Choreography
- Ralf Müller & Olga Müller Omeltchenko – Samba Choreography
- Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry – Quickstep Choreography
- Paul Killick & Karyna Kylkova – Paso Doble Choreography
Technical & Performance Lectures
- John Wood & Anne Gleave – Creating Impact in the Waltz
- Doreen Freeman – My Thoughts on Tango
- Hazel Fletcher – The Lady’s Role
- Bill Irvine MBE – Balance, Timing & Muscular Control
- Marcus & Karen Hilton – The Magic of Dance
Showdance & Exhibition
- Andrew Sinkinson & Charlotte Jorgensen
- Paul Killick & Karyna Kylkova
- Michael Chapman (Assistant)
- The Art of Exhibition
- Oliver Wessell-Therhorn, William Pino & Alessandra Bucciarelli
- How to Put the Show into Showdance
Teaching & Coaching
- Corky & Shirley Ballas
- How to Produce Juvenile & Junior Champions
Special Discussion
- Lorna Lee, Shirley Ballas & Denise Weavers
- A Gaggle of Girls & Latin Men
Learning Benefits
- Study choreography concepts from world champions
- Improve understanding of ballroom and Latin technique
- Learn showdance presentation principles
- Gain insights from leading coaches and adjudicators
- Explore competition and teaching methodologies
- Access historic Blackpool Congress educational material
Suitable For
- Ballroom competitors
- Latin competitors
- Dance teachers and coaches
- Choreographers
- Adjudicators
- Advanced students
- Dance enthusiasts and collectors
The WDC Blackpool Congress 1999 collection offers a unique opportunity to learn from some of the most influential figures in ballroom dance history while exploring a wide variety of topics that remain relevant to dancers and teachers today.
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