2022 - Blackpool Congress - May

There's too much going on but I thank those who have supported filming for many years.  I am not sure if filming will ever continue continued as it was - the mercenary who have had a good life (lovely hotels / good food etc?) and now want a pension.. I will wait and see what happens.  All I know for a lowly cameraman, things do not look as I'm pretty bottom of the barrel...  Stay well xx  More to follow..

All DVDs are still here . . and available..

2022 - YOUR PURCHASE SECURITY 

In an attempt to stem the rising tide of bootleg illegal copies of CDs and DVD from many UK suppliers, we are registering all our DVD sets using a hologram code on the front sleeve which has a unique number - If you purchase a video from 2021 onwards without a hologram number, you may not have a genuine version.

Starting the day with the effervescent Riccardo Cocchi and ending the second with Donnie Burns MBE; the two day congress was full of quality dance and a personal approach to the reason and passion behind dancing

There were many lectures of which the content may not even be fully appreciated for years to come; making this years’ Congress an especially valuable resource and a reminder why recording such events need to be supported which remain the only record of UK dance history
Some lectures will never happen again..

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Dance News - Finally on Page 3 !
Thanks to Mr Jack Reavely (who many of you will know) I have an article in issue 2622 / 25th April about fun of filming Dance Congresses.  It's a good read and thanks to John Leach (Editor) for publishing this interview.  Subscribe for a digital version at: www.dance-news.co.uk or a good 'ol fashioned paper copy delivered to your door

BDF November National Congress 2018 - OUT NOW

Despite a nightmare journey travelling across the M62 to Blackpool we made it and successfully filmed the National Congress which is now available: /store
Another set of quality lectures and advice; all courtesy of the BDF - over two hours of entertaining and educational lectures


VIDEO PREVIEWS

We are pleased to announce ALL listed videos will soon have video previews and we've started with the Blackpool International Congresses; working back from 2018.  You wouldn't buy a car without seeing it first so why buy a DVD without having an idea what's on it?!  We hope you enjoy this added facility and, as always, please get in touch with any feedback: Contact Us

** Please bear with us whilst we get the best settings so videos don't do the Quickstep (that's Hop, Skip & Jump!)


1992 - History Re-Visited - A 26 Year-Old Gem

Many events happened in 1992; George H Bush and Boris Yeltzin declared the “Cold War” over, Sweden won the Ice Hockey World Championships, Nigel Mansell won his 26th F1 win in Brazil whilst back home on a sleepy Sunday in a dance studio in Peterborough, Dereck Brown filmed Mr Peter Eggleton for a dance training video

The finished video; lasting well over an hour, included 29 Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep variations and was sent all around the world to those passionate about dance from a former six-times World Champion but; only available on VHS tape. As the years passed, video tape dropped from favour but the skill and the knowledge still remained; locked in the archives

A chance email request has resulted in the unearthing of this 26 year-old asset and www.dancefilming.com are proud to announce the original 1992 Peter Eggleton Ballroom Variations is now available on DVD in PAL and NTSC versions; re-edited and improved which also includes track-navigation; a feature never available on tape

Custodian of the Archives, Cameraman and Editor Mark Windsor-Hampton said “the knowledge these supreme dancers leave us cannot be underestimated. To witness a former World Champion offering techniques and advice many years after their original success is a treasure. We do our best to bring this footage back to life in the best condition possible to preserve the legacy of dance where the past is our future”   /store



BDF 40th Anniversary Congress - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May 2018
Blackpool, UK

A week and a half ahead of schedule, it's now ready in PAL and NTSC playback formats
    If you ordered direct at the BDF Congress, your order will have now been shipped
   If you didn't order but would really like to, just go to  /store

**  LONGEST DISTANCE TRAVELLED TO VISIT THE BDF INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS 2018 and BUY THE DVD *

First prize (so far) goes to a chap from New Zealand.  As the crow flies it's 11556 miles but we reckon it's more than that .... (allowing for drift...and stopovers...)

If you have travelled further (and that doesn't include dropping off some presents to Grandma miles off course) let us know!

2017 - Before and After ...
The Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, UK
Such a wonderful room - this image was taken during filming of the IDTA Ballroom Nationals 2017


A few months later for the IDTA Rock 'n' Roll Nationals and here we are - quite a different view

Full credit to the scaffolders - there's 50 tons of scaffolding there and it truly is a professional work of art.  Hopefully we'll be back to normal in the 2018
and then maybe the Spanish Hall which is home to the BDC and BDF International World Congress will get a new roof - here's hoping...

BDF National Congress 2017 - RELEASED AND AVAILABLE IN-STORE   

* Alex Schindila & Jade Main - ‘Inspired to be Better

Duration: 2x DVD set / 2 1/2 Hours / Format: PAL / £45
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If you attended and didn't order, don't panic - you can still order :-)  :store

If you didn't attend but would like to have a DVD of all the lectures, you too can order it here:  :store

LEN GOODMAN - Latin 3
A useful selection of variations very entertainingly explained and demonstrated by former British "Rising Star" Latin Champion, British Exhibition Champion and current Television Dance Celebrity.      Cha Cha Cha - x6  /  Rumba - x6  /   Samba - x5  /  Jive - x5  /  Salsa - x2

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AUTHENTIC ROCK 'n' ROLL by Bill Oakes
Almost an hour of particularly energetic dance moves for Rock ‘n’ Roll dancers - just make sure you’re fully warmed up and in tip-top physical condition! Once you’ve mastered these moves, you’re sure to be the envy on the dance floor. It may have been recorded in 1983 but the material will test your acrobatics even today

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Twenty Variations Covering Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot and Quickstep demonstrated by Former World Ballroom Champions with detailed explanations given for both Man & Lady covering Leg Action, Footwork, CBM, CBMP, Rotation, Turning, Swing, Lady's Leg Rise, Posture, Poise, The Hold, Body Position plus Technique

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IDTA Southport Congress 2017

Following another very successful Congress by the International Dance Teachers’ Association, this four DVD set is now available of all the Ballroom Lectures filmed in the Floral Hall, Southport; totalling over 5 hours. If you were there, this will be a good reminder of lectures and audience participation. If you weren’t there, see what you missed!

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BDC Blackpool World Dancing  Congress 2017

Held during the Blackpool Dance Festival Week in May 2017, this Congress, filmed in the Spanish Hall, showcases lectures from the very top dancers worldwide. Many are previous Champions many times over are some will soon be. Over 9 hours of quality lectures. Whilst the lighting in the room was dark, the lectures were illuminating

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