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IMPORTANT NOTICE
N.C.D.T.A. Inventive Dance Competition
In view of the adverse weather conditions the competition due to be held on Sunday 10th January 2010
has been postponed and will now be held on Sunday 7th February 2010
as they do not wish to endanger loyal supporters. Please use the same tickets on 7th February.
The last Issue of this current membership year containing the scripts of the N.C.D.T.A. prize winning dances will be sent out on Monday 15th February
(E.HOP Scripts on 7th February and Postal HOP Scripts on 8th February)
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPTS FOR DECEMBER WAS:
The San Jose Cha Cha and the Aquamarine Waltz, both equally popular.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In December was the Modern Waltz.
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR NOVEMBER WAS:
The Grasmere Waltz - Arranged By Michael & Angela Hayton (Carlisle)in 2002 with the Ladybower Foxtrot Arramged By Neil & Lesley Marshall (Sheffield)in 2006 coming a close second.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In November was the Tango.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM THE ADA UNSWORTH MEMORIAL INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 1ST NOVEMBER ARE:
Classical Section– Buckland Blues - Arranged by Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Jack Emblow & The French Connection - CDTS 001 Nola
Modern Section – Tucson Tango (Pronounced Tooson) - Arranged by Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Empress Orchestra - Always & Forever EO01– Track 12 La Mariposa
Latin Section – Rockefeller Jive - Arranged by Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn
Music - I'm Still Standing - Richard Keeling Nice 'n' Easy CDTS 169 Track 17
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR OCTOBER WAS:
The Sirrocco Rumba - arranged by Audrey & Allan Bainbridge in 2001
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In October was the Rumba.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM BLACKPOOL FESTIVAL INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 19th OCTOBER ARE:
Classical Section– Saunter Serenata - Arranged by Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn
Music - Larry Green – Fields of Gold Track 16: Where The Rainbow Ends
Modern Section – Clearwater Waltz - Arranged by Robert & Louise Aldred
Music - Empress Orchestra - Always & Forever EO01– Track 10 Always & Forever
Latin Section – Rumba Dubai - Arranged by Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn
Music - Larry Green Heal the World CDTS 171 Track 17: Besame Mucho
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM BUTLIN'S NORTHERN (Whitwick) INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 4th OCTOBER ARE:
Classical Section– Streonshalh Saunter (Pronounced Strenshall) - Arranged by: Kevin Page & Valerie Laws
Music - Richard Keeling – On Days Like These – CDTS 161 Track 4 Moonglow
Modern Section – White Lily Foxtrot - Arranged by : Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch - Fowkes
Music - David Last – I Know Why – Jeepers Creepers CDTS 172
Latin Section – Mock Orange Mambo - Ian & Sue Webster
Music - Richard Keeling – Nice N easy track 21 - The Boy Does Nothing
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR SEPTEMBER WAS:
The Saunter Chantel.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In September was the Swing with the Tango a close second.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM ISDC (Bridlington) INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 12th SEPTEMBER ARE:
Classical Section - Skye Swing – Arranged by Ellen Harrison and Kelly Sloan
Music - David Last – Profiles – Track 2 - Whistling Rufus
Modern Section – Winster Waltz - Arranged by Malcolm and Liz Preskey
Music - Richard Keeling – Rebel Heart – CDTS 165 – Track 7 – “The Dark Island”
Latin Section – Casbah Cha Cha Cha - Arranged by Steven Shaw and Helen Blackburn
Music - David Last – Happy Talk - CDTS 096 - Track 5 – In An Old Bazaar in Cairo
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR AUGUST WAS:
The Valentino Jive.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In August was the Tango.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM BDC (Whitwick) INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 2nd AUGUST ARE:
Classical Section – Regency Mazurka - Robert & Louise Aldred
Music - Coppellia - Harry Davidson & his Orchestra
Modern Section – Staten Island Tango - Robert & Louise Aldred
Music - Hernando's Hideaway - Archie Bleyer
Latin Section – Ruby Jive - Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard
Music - I'm Still Standing - Richard Keeling - Nice n Easy CDTS169
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THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR JULY WAS:
The Quando Quickstep by Ray & Christine Hodgkinson 1979 NCDTA© and the Valentino Jive came a close second.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In July was the Rumba.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM IDTA (Southport) INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 4th JULY ARE:
Classical Section – Seacrest Saunter - Deborah Catlow & Ann Brown
Music - Sailor - The Very Best of Petula Clark - Track 2
Modern Section – Czardas Tango - Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Gypsy - Werner Tauber
Alternative Music - Czardas - Richard Keeling - On Days Like These CDTS161
Latin Section – Wattle Bossa Nova - Ian & Sue Webster
Music - Blame it on the Bossa Nova - Jane McDonald - DMGTV 013
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THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR JUNE WAS:
Blue Angel Rumba by Beverley Murch-Fowkes and Edwin Vickers
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In June was the Tango with the Modern Waltz second and the Old Time Waltz coming very close to the Modern Waltz
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THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM BATD INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 21st JUNE ARE:
Classical Section – Tapas Tango - David & Rita Harrod
Modern Section – September Foxtrot - Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - September In The Rain - Dinah Washington
Latin Section – Rumba Dedication - Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - This Is The Moment - Larry Green Films & Musicals DCTS 163
AMENDMENT TO MOSAIC MAMBO Script –
Bar 14 step 1 – Lady dances LF forward diag centre against LOD
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPT FOR MAY WAS:
Snowberry Foxtrot by Ian & Sue Webster
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In May was the Foxtrot, with the Rumba and Tango an equal close second
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM UKA INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 30th MAY ARE:
Classical Section – Saunter Silhouette - Arranged by: Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Making Memories by Frankie Laine
Modern Section – Carnival Quickstep - Arranged by: Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Happy Luxembourg by David Last - Dream CDTS 155
Latin Section – Mosaic Mambo - Arranged by: Ray Fenton-Storey & Lissia Giles
Music - Mariana Mambo by Chayanne - Track 9 - CD Simplimente, Sony LAK - 84200
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM ALLIED DANCING ASSOCIATION INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 3rd MAY ARE:
Classical Section – MOONSTONE GAVOTTE - Arranged by: Ray Fenton-Storey & Lissia Giles
Music - 'Frasquita Serenade - Sydney Thompson - Track 9 Championship Old Tome Dancing
Modern Section – GREENWOOD WALTZ - Arranged by: Kevin Page & Valerie Laws
Music - DSI CM.CL711 – Track 1 Lugo Winter Waltz
Latin Section – ROMANY JIVE - Arranged by: Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
Music - Don't Rain On My Parade - Larry Green - Films & Musicals CDTS 163
THE MOST POPULAR SCRIPT FOR APRIL WAS:
Mambo Marina
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In April was the Modern Waltz with the Tango and Rumba a very close second with the same amount of sales.
AMENDMENTS TO AQUAMARINE WALTZ Script –
Correction - Headings Bars 9 to 12 – omit the ‘Chair’
Headings should read: Open Ending to PP * Syncopated Whisk from PP * Chasse in PP * 1-3 weave from PP (Underturned)
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM BUTLIN'S SOUTHERN INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 26th APRIL ARE:
Classical Section – BLUE WATER TANGO - Arranged by: Ray Fenton-Storey & Lissia Giles
Music - “Hear my Song, Violetta” - Bryan Smith
Latin Section – RUMBA MIMOSA - Arranged by: Ian & Sue Webster
Music - Strictly Ballroom – Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps
Modern Section – AQUAMARINE WALTZ - Arranged by: Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard
Music - Richard Keeling – CD Perfect Night (CDTS158) – O My Beloved Father
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM THE NORTH OF BRITAIN INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION ON 10th and 13th APRIL ARE:
Classical Section – SILVER ANNIVERSARY SAUNTER - Arranged by: Graham & Kathy Thomsom (named because it is 25 years since Graham & Kathy’s first inventive dance competition which was also at the Easter Dance Festival at the Floral Hall Southport)
Music - Tony Orlando & Dawn - Greatest Hits - Track 16 You Say The Sweetest Things
Latin Section – CRYSTAL CHA CHA CHA - Arranged by: Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn
Music - Irven Tidswell - Stand Together Please - Track 12 Kiss of Fire
Modern Section – ELLAMERE FOXTROT - Arranged by Lee Dudman & Andrea Kilgour
Music - Ray Quinn - “Fly me to the Moon” - Doing It My Way
NORTH OF BRITAIN INVENTIVE DANCE COMPEITION – EASTER WEEKEND
HOP scripts will be issued after the competitions held on Good Friday and Easter Monday in the following way:
E-mail HOP – The Classical and Latin prize winning dances will be e-mailed early Saturday afternoon and the Modern prize winning dance will be e-mailed as soon as possible on Monday evening.
1st Class Postal HOP – All three dances will be posted 1st class on Tuesday morning.
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPTS FOR MARCH WERE:
The Caribbean Foxtrot with the Feta Foxtrot a close second.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In March was the Foxtrot with the Modern Waltz a close second we had a very good run with the Old Time Waltzes and we hope to add to the information every month the oldest dance supplied.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM THE NATD HELD ON 15TH MARCH ARE:
Classical Section – TURNBULL TANGO - Arranged by: Kevin Page & Valerie Laws (named after ‘Turnbull Ground’ the name of the playing field where Whitby play their home games)
Modern Section – WHITE DIAMOND FOXTROT - Arranged by: Stuart Perry & Beverly Howard (named after the precious stone)
Latin Section – RAITHWAITE RUMBA - Arranged by: Kevin Page & Valerie Laws (named after a small village just outside Whitby)
THE RON LANE MEMORIAL TROPHY
This beautiful new trophy, donated to the N.A.T.D by Miss Audrey Bromage in Ron’s memory, was presented by his wife Nichola to Kevin Page & Valerie Laws who achieved the highest overall marks in all three sections at the N.A.T.D. Inventive Dance Competition on Sunday 15th March 2009 after winning the Turnbull Tango, Raithwaite Rumba and reaching the final of the Latin American section.
From left to right Audrey Bromage, Nichola Lane
and Nichola's mother with the Ron Lane Memorial Trophy.
AMEMDMENT TO RAITHWAITE RUMBA Script –
Bar 10 – count 2 should read ‘release hold with R hand’ and not release hold with L hand
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPTS FOR FEBRUARY WERE:
The Heartbeat Tango with the Fourwinds Foxtrot a close second.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In February is the Slow Foxtrot with the Tango’s Second.
NEWS FROM THE LATEST INVENTIVE DANCE COMPETITION
THE WINNING DANCES FROM THE ISTD COMPETITION ON 15th FEBRUARY ARE:
CLASSICAL SEQUENCE WINNER – VALENTINES GAVOTTE arranged by Barry Earnshaw & Beverley Murch-Fowkes
MODERN SEQUENCE WINNER – TANGO DISARONNO arranged by Steven Shaw & Helen Blackburn (Disaronno is the name of an Italian liqueur flavoured with herbs and fruits soaked in apricot oil).
AMEMDMENT TO VALENTINES GAVOTTE Script –
Bar 1 – step 4 should read - RF draws past LF to a 4th pos. Low aerial.
THE MOST POPULAR ARCHIVE SCRIPTS FOR JANUARY WERE:
The Caribbean FT and the Silver Springs Foxtrot both with the same number of sales and both Slow Foxtrots.
BEST SELLING DANCE RHYTHM:
In January is the Waltz with the Foxtrot a close second.
THE PRIZE WINNING DANCES FROM THE NDCTA HELD ON 11TH JANUARY ARE:
Classical Section – TANGO TIESTO - Arranged by Lee Dudman and Andrea Kilgour
Modern Section – WANSBECK WALTZ - Arranged by Lee Dudman and Andrea Kilgour
Latin Section – MAMBO MARINA - Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison
AMENDMENTS TO TANGO TIESTO Script –
Bar 7 – step 2 LF fwd down LOD, cont to turn L adopting RH to LH hold
Bar 8 – step 3 RF diag fwd pointing DC, adopting ballroom hold
AMEMDMENT TO MAMBO MARINA Script –
Bar 9 – step 1 LADY – RF back down LOD
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