British Sequence Championships
right|thumb|300px|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.

The championships for adults take place as part of the Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival and have been running since 1949. 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",Blackburn, Helen (2009), "The rising stars of sequence", Dance Today, June 2009. but also due to the grandeur of the location.

The Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival incorporates a popular competition day for children on the Saturday,Blackham, Pauline (2009) "The 2008 British Sequence Festival", Dance News, Edition 2109, 5 February 2009. 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.BDC (2009) "The British Council Rule Book 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2010". The festival celebrated its 60th year in 2009.

Entrants to the Championships predominantly come from Great Britain, although many Irish dance schools have attended the festival over the years.Barber, M (1997), 'Dancing in Ireland'. Dance Addiction, Edited by Wally Olney. D & J Enterprises Limited. Entrants have also come from as far away as Japan and Australia.

The British Sequence Championships for children takes place as part of the Blackpool Junior Dance Festival, running since 1947. 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 ColeSmith, S (2009) Cheryl, Simon & Schuster UK and former World Amateur Ballroom Champion Jonathon Crossley with partner Kylie Jones.

British Amateur Sequence Champions
 Year Classical Champions Runner up 3rd Modern Champions Runner up 3rd 2019Lewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill  Harry Smith-Hampton, Emma Walker Elliot Walker, Lauren ProctorLewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill Harry Smith-Hampton, Emma Walker Elliot Walker, Lauren Proctor 2018Lewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill  Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah Bulman Emma Gough, Jemma DaviesLewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah Bulman Emma Gough, Jemma Davies 2017Lewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah Bulman Jemma Davies, Emma GoughLewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah Bulman Jemma Davies, Emma Gough 2016Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Cameron Hutson, Claire Brennan Jemma Davies & Emma GoughLiam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Cameron Hutson, Claire Brennan Harry Smith-Hampton & Hannah Bulman  2015Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Cameron Hutson, Claire Brennan Meghan Christie, Alex LambertCameron Hutson, Claire Brennan Simon Hartland, Natalie Cuomo  Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton  2014Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Meghan Christie, Alex Lambert Simon Hartland, Natalie CuomoTyrone Thiara, Kateryna Iaritenko Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Simon Hartland, Natalie Cuomo  2013Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Andrew Davies, Chloe Helmore Daniel Cretney, Georgia WilkinsTyrone Thiara, Jasmine Stickley  Adam Bynert, Emily Bynert Ian Whyatt, Leah-Marie Hill 2012Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts Adam Bynert, Emily Bynert Liam Pywell, Alexandra Stainton Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts Adam Bynert, Emily Bynert Ian Whyatt, Leah-Marie Hill 2011Luke Shepherd, Joanne Pearson Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts Andrew Davies, Jazzmyne LukePhilip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts Andrew Davies, Jazzmyne Luke James Chew, Sophie Chilton 2010Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Joneshttp://www.brookesalumni.co.uk/Page.aspx?pid=810 accessed 12/11/2010 Marcus Mitchell, Lily Plowman Luke Shepherd, Joanne PearsonMarcus Mitchell, Lily Plowman Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts James Chew, Sophie Chilton 2009Blackham, Pauline (2009) "Blackpool Sequence Festival", Dance News, Edition 2154, 17 December 2009.Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones Marcus Mitchell, Lily PlowmanCallam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonBlackham, Pauline (2009) "Blackpool Sequence Festival Part Two",Dance News, Edition 2155, 7 January 2010. Marcus Mitchell, Lily Plowman Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones 2008http://www.scrutelle.info/results/estelle/2008/british_sequence/ Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones Scott Hanson, Vicky LentleCallam Thomson, Sophie Thomson Martin Bird, Sarah Ward Jones Scott Hanson, Vicky Lentle 2007Martin Bird, Gemma Clunie Scott Hanson, Vicky Lentle Callam Thomson, Sophie ThomsonMartin Bird, Gemma Clunie Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson Scott Hanson, Vicky Lentle 2006Lee Godwin, Amy Turner Martin Bird, Gemma Clunie Adam Duffie, Joanne PearsonMartin Bird, Gemma Clunie Lee Godwin, Amy Turner Callam Thomson, Hayley Telfer 2005Lee Godwin, Amy Turner Martin Bird, Gemma Clunie Scott Hanson, Vicky LentleLee Godwin, Amy Turner Martin Bird, Gemma Clunie Scott 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 Painting Jonathan Luckcuck, Natalie HillCraig Bedwell, Angela Painting Jonathan Luckcuck, Natalie Hill 1999Craig Bedwell, Angela PaintingCraig Bedwell, Angela Painting 1998Mr P Jenkins, Miss E Williamson Mr C Bedwell, Miss A Painting Mr P Painting, Miss E HansonMr P Jenkins, Miss E Williamson Mr C Bedwell, Miss A Painting Mr 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 DoddsMr 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 StokesP 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 SimmondsMr J Tebb

Miss J HarrisMr and Mrs P AinsleyMr J Tebb

Miss J HarrisMr M Paton

Miss J Davis 1980Mr G Thomson, Miss P StokesMr I Cairns

Miss T ShinerM Mclean

Mrs J McLeanMr 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 MatthewsMr J M Haigh

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

Miss J BaileyMr 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
 Year Under 21s Professional Senior 2019 Harry Smith-Hampton & Emma Walker Callam Thomson & Leah-Marie Hill Paul Watkins, Janette Fletcher 2018 Lewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill No competition Paul Watkins, Janette Fletcher 2017 Lewis Frobisher, Kate Bodill No competition Paul Watkins, Janette Fletcher 2016 Harry Smith-Hampton, Hannah Bulman No competition Adrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt 2015 Daniel Lyle, Chelsea Lyle (competition) Luke Shepherd, Sophie Mackay Adrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt 2014 Meghan Christie, Alex Lambert (competition) Andrew Davies, Clare Rushby Adrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt 2013 Jemma Davies, Emma Gough  Martin & Sarah Bird Adrian Hibberd, Sharon Alflatt 2012 Adam Bynert, Emily Bynert Martin & Sarah Bird Stuart Rowley, Diane Palmer 2011 James Chew, Sophie Chilton Neil & Tara Bradfield Stuart Rowley, Diane Palmer 2010 Philip Rawcliffe, Hannah Roberts No competition Stuart Rowley, Diane Palmer 2009 Marcus Mitchell, Lily Plowman No competition Stuart Rowley, Diane Palmer 2008 Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson Craig Bedwell, Angela Painting Brian Marshall, Lynn Marshall 2007 Callam Thomson, Sophie Thomson No competition Brian Marshall, Lynn Marshall 2006 Scott Hanson, Vicky Lentle Craig Bedwell, Angela Painting Lee Ash, Linda Ash 2005 Scott Hanson, Vicky Lentle Craig Bedwell, Angela Painting Robert Hall, Diane Black 2004 Lee Godwin, Amy Turner Craig Bedwell, Angela Painting Mr and Mrs P Whithey-Tebby 2003 Mr L Godwin, Miss H Dobbins No competition Mr and Mrs D Fellows 2002 Mr A Mollart, Miss C Latter No competition Mr and Mrs D Fellows 2001 Mr A Mollart, Miss C Latter Darren Park, Kelly Williams Mr and Mrs D Fellows 2000 Mr L Penaluna, Miss V Carruthers (competition) Mr M Habergham, Miss J Burnett Mr and Mrs J Bruss 1999 No competition No competition Mr and Mrs J Bruss 1998 Mr C Park, Miss N Bloxham Mr A Billingham, Miss Z Smithhttp://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/nuneatonnews-news/displayarticle.asp?id=474465 accessed 20 April 2010 Mr and Mrs J Bruss 1997 Mr N Bradfield, Miss T Harrison Philip Blackburn, Helen Blackburn Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner 1996 Mr C Bedwell, Miss A Painting Darren Park, Sharon McCann Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner 1995 Mr R Finlow, Miss E Smith Darren Park, Andrea Kilgour Mr D Roberts, Miss G Ferns O'Conner 1994 Mr A Billingham, Miss E Edwards Darren Park, Andrea Kilgour Mr and Mrs J Thorne 1993 Mr G Allen, Miss S Jephcote Mr and Mrs R Heppenstall Mr and Mrs J Thorne 1992 Mr R Finnigan, Miss J Lloyd Mr R Heppenstall, Miss M Prigmore Mr and Mrs T Dibble 1991 Mr D Park, Miss A Kilgour Mr M Paton, Miss J Davies Mr and Mrs T Dibble 1990 Mr R Paull, Miss L Smallman Mr M Paton, Miss J Davies Mr and Mrs T Dibble 1989 Mr P Blackburn, Miss S Ward Mr B Jones, Miss E Starkey Mr and Mrs T Dibble 1988 Mr M Herring, Miss D Crossley Mr B Jones, Miss E Starkey Mr and Mrs S Simner 1987 Mr P Keough, Miss K Farrelly (1st championship) Mr B Jones, Miss E Starkey Mr and Mrs S Simner 1986 Mr M O'Callaghan, Miss E Dodds Mr B Jones, Miss E Starkey Mr and Mrs S Simner 1985 Mr and Mrs W Packard Mr and Mrs S Gregg 1984Mr M Woolley, Miss K Taylor Mr and Mrs W Packard Mr and Mrs T Kane 1983  Mr and Mrs W Packard Mr and Mrs J Lincoln 1982 Mr and Mrs W Packard Mr and Mrs J Lincoln 1981Mr A Warwick, Miss J Swaine Mr and Mrs G Waite Mr and Mrs S Stewart 1980 Mr N Ashton and Miss D Cooper Mr and Mrs G Waite Mr and Mrs A Farrell 1979 Mr and Mrs B Earnshaw Mr and Mrs A Farrell 1978 Mr and Mrs B Earnshaw Mr and Mrs K Baron 1977 Mr M Elly, Miss J Whitehead Mr G Waite, Miss J Pople Mr and Mrs K Baron 1976Mr S Baish , Miss K Boote Mr G Waite, Miss J Pople Mr and Mrs R V Wilson 1975 Mr and Mrs R Muldoon Mr and Mrs R V Wilson 1974 Mr J Hall, Miss D Mayo Mr and Mrs R McInnes 1973 Mr J Hall, Miss D Mayo Mr and Mrs R McInnes 1972 Mr and Mrs R Walford Mr K Williams, Mrs E Edwards 1971 Mr and Mrs R Walford Mr K Williams, Mrs E Edwards 1970 Mr and Mrs G Watkins Mr S Wright, Miss K Keelan 1969 Mr and Mrs G Watkins Mr S Wright, Miss K Keelan 1968 Mr and Mrs G Watkins Mr S Wright, Miss K Keelan 1967 Mr and Mrs D C Stead Mr and Mrs F Westbrook 1966 Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley Mr and Mrs F Westbrook 1965 Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley Mr and Mrs E Holroyd (1st championship) 1964 Mr D Young, Miss S Buckley 1963 Mr K Park, Miss M Whiteside 1962 Mr K Park, Miss M Whiteside 1961 Mr and Mrs J R Briggs 1960 Mr and Mrs J R Briggs 1959 Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin 1958 Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin 1957 Mr J Rigby, Mrs F Newbegin 1956 Mr M Fletcher, Miss M Burrows 1955 Mr A Halford, Miss M Robinson 1954 Tie: Mr A Halford, Miss M Robinson
and Mr R Stanley, Miss J Keeler 1953 Mr R Stanley, Miss J Keeler 1952 Mr H Hulley, Miss D Edwards 1951 Mr H Hulley, Miss D Edwards (1st championship)
Leisure Parks Ltd, Blackpool Sequence Dance Festival 2009 programme

Juvenile and Junior British Champions
 Year Juvenile Classical Sequence Junior Classical Sequence Junior Modern Sequence 2019 Tomasz Kocimski, Ruby Galbraith Scott Horne, Claudia Lewthwaite Scott Horne, Claudia Lewthwaite 2018 Cassidy Allen, Lily Morgan Daniel Smith, Megan Croft Daniel Smith, Megan Croft 2017 Jodie-Leigh Weller, Ava Gregson Scott Wilson, Emily Brown Scott Wilson, Emily Brown2016 Scott Horne, Claudia Lewthwaite Scott Wilson, Emily Brown Scott Wilson, Emily Brown 2015 Abbie Ross, Eleanor Bage Scott Wilson, Emily Brown Scott Wilson, Emily Brown 2014 Scarlett Houston, Sadie Quinn Harry Eyre, Amber Brunton Harry Eyre, Amber Brunton 2013 Scott Wilson, Emily Brown Carly Goldsborough, Danielle Forster Georgia Wilkins, Leoni Maltby 2012 Lewis Frobisher, Georgia Aspinall Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill 2011 Lewis Frobisher, Georgia Aspinall Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill 2010 Georgia Wilkins, Leoni Maltby Adam Bynert, Emily Howarth Adam Bynert, Emily Howarth 2009 Georgia Wilkins, Leoni Maltby James Chew, Georgia Carr James Chew, Georgia Carr 2008 Jordan-Marie Storey, Leah-Marie Hill Andrew Davies, Rachel Pipe Kristopher Turner, Hannah Cartern 2007 Stephen Rodgers, Grace Warren Chloe Vincent, Jade Ward Emily Bynert, Sophie Thomson 2006 Laura Rapley, Laura Hollies Josh Dobbins, Lauren Storey Josh Dobbins, Lauren Storey 2005 Samantha McNally, Sophie Vincent Callam Thomson, Christina Francotte Callam Thomson, Christina Francotte 2004 Andrew Davies, Rachael Pipe Adam Duffie, Joanne Pearson Callam Thomson, Christina Francotte 2003 Emily Bynert, Sophie Thomson Adam Duffie, Joanne Pearson Adam Duffie, Joanne Pearson 2002 Hannah Leggett, Megan Tebb Ashley Godfrey, Emily Dickerson Ashley Godfrey, Emily Dickerson 2001 Jessica Bynert, Leigh-Anne Barrowclough Adam Mollart, Clare Latter Adam Mollart, Clare Latter 2000 Joanne Pearson, Rachael Gray Adam Mollart, Clare Latter Adam Mollart, Clare Latter 1999 Louise Lane, Melissa Ryland Lee Penaluna, Samantha Dyde Lee Penaluna, Samantha Dyde 1998 Samantha Markland, Georgina Day Lee Penaluna, Susan Harris Alan O’Brien, Lora Dolan 1997 Adam Mollart, Clare Latter Christopher Park, Kelly Williams Paul Latimer, Nicola Bloxham 1996 Helen Alexander, Lucy Palmer Paul Penaluna, Ceri Parker Lee Dudman, Rachel Turnball 1995First Leisure Corporation, Blackpool Junior Dance Festival 1996 Programme Paul Johnson, Louise Hurmson Darren Clowes, Tara Harrison Darren Clowes, Tara Harrison 1994 Alan O'Brien, Laura Dolan Craig Bedwell, Angela Painting Gary O'Brien, Joanne McKeown 1993 Stephanie Bailey, Gemma Bynert Thomas Bowen, Anwen Paull Thomas Bowen, Anwen Paull 1992 Paul McCann, Laura O'Brien Thomas Bowen, Nicola Cope Marc O'Conner, Linda McCann 1991 Paul McCann, Laura O'Brien Ben Cork, Sharon Jephcote Ben Cork, Sharon Jephcote (1st championship) 1990 Gary O'Brien, Joanne McKeown Gary Allen, Sharon Jephcote 1989 James Kershaw, Claire Telford (1st championship) Richard Paull, Linda Smallman 1988 Richard Gregory, Sara Martin 1987 Richard Gregory, Sara Martin 1986 Graham Clare, Kay Farrelly 1985 Sammy Cooper, Sharon Elson 1984 Timothy Brown, Jayne Peters 1983 Timothy Brown, Nicola Drake 1982 Mark and Michelle Burke 1981 Mark and Michelle Burke 1980 Warren Boote, Helena Tranter 1979 Mark Paton, Jaqueline Davis 1978 Barry Usher, Sharon Newman 1977 Neil Ashton, Lynn Brassington 1976 Martin Elly, Jayne Whitehead 1975 Stephen Baish, Shani Smith 1974 James Millar, Carol Pate 1973 James Millar, Carol Pate 1972 Kevin Marfleet, Joy Dance 1971 Raymond Walbancke, Patricia Cornley 1970 Paul Shaw, Joy Driver 1969 Alan Goode, Susan Hartland 1968 Bark Beese, Sylvia Melling 1967 Brian Marshall, Christine Harrington 1966 Brian Marshall, June Cross 1965 Geoffrey Fitt, Valerie Ralph 1964 Ian Hayward, Linda Hawkes 1963 Robert Ashton, Dorethy Froggatt 1962 Kenneth Walker, Marie Freestone 1961 Brian A Alcock, Christine A Cash 1960 Michael Belk, Anita Gent 1959 Geoffrey Donovan, Linda Walpole 1958 Alan Hancock, Margaret Batty

References

External links
 Blackpool Dance Festival Website
 British Dance Council Website
 English Amateur Dancing Association
 Sequence Dancing World

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