WDC Blackpool Congress 2001 (5-Video)

WDC Blackpool Congress 2001 – World-Class Dance Education from Blackpool

Recorded live at the legendary Winter Gardens, Blackpool, the WDC Blackpool Congress 2001 collection brings together some of the most respected names in competitive ballroom and Latin dancing. This extensive lecture package offers valuable insights into choreography, technique, musical interpretation, performance quality, and competitive development from world champions and leading dance educators.

Covering both International Standard and International Latin disciplines, the congress explores not only how great dancers move, but also how they think, train, create choreography, and communicate through dance.

Whether you are a competitive dancer, teacher, coach, or serious student, these lectures provide a rare opportunity to learn directly from some of the most influential figures in dancesport.

Featured Lectures

Latin

• Allan Tornsberg & Serena Lecca – Paso Doble Choreography
• Brian Watson & Carmen – Cha Cha Choreography
• Paul Killick & Hanna Karttunen – Rumba Choreography
• Jukka Haapalainen & Sirpa Suutari – Samba Choreography
• Donnie Burns MBE – What I Know About Latin Dancing

Standard

• Massimo Georgianni & Alessia Manfredini – Quickstep Choreography
• Fabio Selmi & Simona Fancello – Tango Choreography
• Timothy Howson & Joanne Bolton – Waltz Choreography
• Christopher Hawkins & Hazel Newberry – Foxtrot Choreography

Musicality, Performance & Dance Development

• Greg Smith – Swing & Body Flight
• John Delroy – Expressions in Musicality
• Anthony Hurley – Elegance, Style & Success
• David Howland & Vivienne Ramsey – The Art of Exhibition
• Hide Tanaka & Adele Preston Tanaka – How To Achieve Effortless Dancing
• Michael Stylianos & Lorna Lee – The Trouble with Choreographers
• Stephen Hillier – What Would I Change About Today’s Dancing
• Bill Irvine MBE – Lessons I Learned From My Teachers
• Oliver Wessell-Therhorn, William Pino & Alessia – What Is Not Acceptable in Tango

Why This Collection Is Valuable

• Features multiple World Champions and renowned coaches
• Covers both Standard and Latin disciplines
• Choreography lectures for all five Standard and five Latin dances
• Insights into musicality, performance, body movement, and competition preparation
• Historical Blackpool Congress recordings rarely available today
• Excellent reference for teachers, competitors, coaches, and advanced students

This package preserves the educational value of one of the most respected dance congresses in the world and remains a valuable resource for anyone serious about ballroom and Latin dancing.