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The Blackpool Dance Festival 2008
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The Dancing Channels team are excitedly preparing for this spectacular event.

The Blackpool Dance Festival 2008 never ceases to bring amazement and surprises, as some of the world’s most talented dancers take the floor in the battle to end all battles. Following the retirement of 7 times Professional Latin Champions, Bryan Watson and Carmen, the title is now open and will see a new latin couple crowned in what is regarded as ‘The Championships of the World’.

All seats at the venue for this amazing event were sold out by July last year, so unless you already have your seat, accommodation and possible flights booked, The Dancing Channels is the only place you can see the festival...

As the technology advances so rapidly, we will be able to bring you even higher quality video coverage and thanks to your support, we are able to spread our costs, making these spectacular
dance events available for you to enjoy at an even lower cost.

Don’t miss the moment - see it LIVE on The Dancing Channels in Fullscreen near DVD quality! With such high demand to see the championships, reserve your LIVE tickets today to avoid disappointment, see below...


British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Friday (23rd May) LIVE
Date of Event: 23/05/2008

Pro RS Lat 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the 1st Friday night (23rd May) of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

British Professional Rising Stars Latin
As the rising stars of the professional domain take to the floor, will we see another victory for China in 2008, following Liang Zhao and Ding Fang Zhang in 2007?
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Friday (23rd May) LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Saturday LIVE
Date of Event: 24/05/2008

U21 Lat 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Saturday night (24th May) of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

Team Match 07 ThumbnailFeaturing:
Professional Invitation Team Match
British Amateur Under 21's Latin

Once again we will be treated to an entertaining and exhilarating battle from top professional dancers competing for their countries in the Invitation Team Match. With such close results, will the title be snatched again from Great Britain?

Following the Team Match, the excitement continues as the Latin stars of the future compete in the Under 21’s Latin championship.
Can Denmark win it again?
Watch on The Dancing Channels to find out!
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Saturday LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Sunday LIVE
Date of Event: 25/05/2008

Am RS Ballroom 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Sunday (25th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

Am RS Latin 07 ThumbnailBritish Amateur Rising Stars Ballroom
British Amateur Rising Stars Latin

Introduced in 2005, the Amateur Rising Stars Competition is an opportunity to see many talented couples compete, with a number competing in both latin and ballroom disciplines. Last year, 370 couples entered the Ballroom and there were 265 entries in the Latin.


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British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Monday LIVE
Date of Event: 26/05/2008

Pro RS Ballroom 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Monday Night (26th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

British Professional Rising Stars Ballroom

Who will follow in the footsteps of Sascha and Natascha Karabey? With a
mixture of countries making last year’s final,
this is sure to be an interesting contest.
Don’t miss it, get your ticket now and cheer on your country!
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Monday LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Tuesday LIVE
Date of Event: 27/05/2008

Amateur Latin 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Tuesday Night (27th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

Under 21's Ballroom 07 ThumbnailBritish Amateur Latin
Amateur Under 21's Ballroom

Another night of great dancing by Amateur couples from across the globe, last year saw an entry in the Amateur Latin of 361 couples while the Under21’s Ballroom had 188 couples – all dancing for the judges’ vote and the crowd’s appreciation. Show your appreciation from your own home, get your ticket now and see both championships!
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Tuesday LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Wednesday LIVE
Date of Event: 28/05/2008

Professional Latin 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Wednesday Night (28th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

British Professional Latin
Everyone in the dancing word is looking forward in anticipation to see who will succeed
Bryan Watson and Carmen as
Professional Latin Champions,
following their spectacular 7th win
and announcement of retirement at
Blackpool last year...
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Wednesday LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Thursday (29th May) LIVE
Date of Event: 29/05/2008

Amateur Ballroom 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Thursday Night (29th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

British Amateur Ballroom
For many, the Amateur Ballroom is a formidable stepping stone to the Professional ranks and couples competing desire to follow in the footsteps of legends that are often seen judging this championship. What happens here is historic - don’t miss the making of history, be part of it and see it LIVE on The Dancing Channels!
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Thursday (29th May) LIVE

British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Friday (30th May) LIVE
Date of Event: 30/05/2008

Professional Ballroom 07 ThumbnailLIVE Broadcast of the Friday Night (30th May) competitions of the 2008 British Championships at Blackpool

British Professional Ballroom
Can Mirko and Alessia make a 3rd consecutive win? Following the split of last year’s 2nd place - Jonathon and Katusha – who could take Mirko and Alessia’s crown?
£2.99 Reserve Ticket - British Championships 2008, Blackpool Dance Festival: Friday (30th May) LIVE



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Worlds 2007 - Mirko and Alessia
The WDC Worlds 2007 Ballroom, hosted by the BDF in Blackpool’s Empress Ballroom proved to be an enthralling event and a resounding success for the organisers and thedancingchannels who broadcasted the event live over the internet.

Couples from 29 nations competed, offering one or two of the top professional dancers from their country. Narrowed down to the final 6 in... ... FULL STORY AND VIDEO




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