Victoria has been dancing since the age of 3, beginning with Ballet & Stage work, taking up Ballroom & Latin American at the age of 7. Ian took up dancing at a later age.
We began dancing together in 1991, and decided to try the open competition circuit. Since then we have worked through the grades, and now dance in the Amateur Championship grade.

Since 2003 we have been fortunate to receive sponsorship from leading manufacturing company The EMS Group.
We would like to extend our appreciation to the company for their continued support.

If you would like to contact us, please do so via email: ianvictoria@hotmail.com

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Titles we have won
Dance "CV"
When we are not dancing

Titles we have won:

Modern/ Ballroom:

- Belfast Amateur Ballroom Championship 2007.

- Greater London Amateur Ballroom Championship 2007, 2004.

- Hampshire Amateur Ballroom Championship 2007.

- Isle Of Man Amateur Ballroom Championship 2007, 2006, 2004.

- Welsh Open Amateur Ballroom Championship 2006.

- Welsh Border Counties Amateur Ballroom Championship 2006.

- West Of Ireland Amateur Modern Championship 2006.

- Sussex Amateur Modern Championship 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1995.

- David & Yvonne Osbourne Amateur Ballroom Trophy 2005.

- David Osbourne Amateur Ballroom Trophy 2005.

- Gaye Biffen Amateur Ballroom Memorial Trophy 2004.

- South East of England Amateur Modern Championship 2003.

- Midland Counties Amateur Modern Title 2001.

- Grays Amateur Modern Title 1999.

- Civic Amateur Modern Championship 1995.

Latin:

- Belfast Amateur Latin American Championship 2007.

- Hampshire Amateur Hugh Fowler Latin American Challenge Trophy 2007.

- Isle Of Man Amateur Latin American Championship 2007, 2006, 2004.

- Welsh Border Counties Amateur Latin American Championship 2006.

- West Of Ireland Amateur Latin American Championship 2006.

- Greater London Amateur Latin American Championship 2005.

- Empire Star Amateur Latin American 1996.

- Midland Counties Amateur Latin American Championship 1994.

- Sussex Amateur Latin American Championship 1993.

Others:

- European Championship Of Dance (Spain) Finalists, Ballroom, Latin & Argentine Tango 2008.

- Belfast Amateur Showdance Championship 2007.

- Trudi Attenborugh Memorial Open Foxtrot Trophy 2007.

- Welsh Open Foxtrot Dancer Of The Year 2006.

- Mary Hardman Memorial Open Basic Foxtrot Trophy 2006.

- West Of Ireland Amateur Viennese Waltz Crystal 2006.

- West Of Ireland Amateur Tango Crystal 2006.

- Greater London Amateur 10 Dance Rosebowl 2005, 2003, 1998.

- Open Basic Foxtrot Dancers Of The Year 2005, 2004.

- Adelle Killey Open Viennese Waltz Trophy (Isle Of Man) 2005, 2004.

- Gaye Biffen Open Viennese Waltz Memorial Trophy 2005, 2004.

- Terry Cox Basic Foxtrot Memorial Trophy 2005.

- Ron Heliwell Memorial Trophy 2003, 2002, 2001.

- Finalists & Semi Finalists in IDSF World Ranking Ballroom & Latin Competitions 2005, 2004, 2002.

- Champions of Tomorrow 2001 (U/35 Pre-Championship Modern).

- EADA Basic Rumba 2001, 2000.

- EADA Basic Foxtrot 2001, 1999.

- Champions of Tomorrow 1997 (U/35 Intermediate).

Dance "CV":

Films/TV shows on which we have danced:

• "Mrs Singers Waltz" Music Video shoot for Gordon Giltrap (Gordon Giltrap - Album: Drifter. Video released exclusively to Youtube, released 2007, filmed 2004,)
  Dancing to Gordon's beautiful Viennese Waltz music "Mrs Singers Waltz, fulfilling the vision of the producer to create a dreamy dance atmosphere. Watch the video Here.
  
• "The Young Victoria" (Not Yet Released, Filmed 2007, Release expected in 2008) - Dancing set in the 1830's.
  Check back for more information once the film is released.
• "Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day" (Focus Features - Not Yet Released, Filmed 2007, Release expected in 2008) - Dancing set in the 1930's.
  Check back for more information once the film is released.
• "How Music Works" (Channel 4 - Tiger Aspect Productions Ltd, 2006) - Dancing to a famous Strauss waltz.
  A programme investigating the history of music. Choreographing & dancing a Viennese Waltz to Strauss' "Roses From The South" to show how the base line of the music allowed dancers from the era to re-set their feet during the dance.
• "Test The Nation: Know your English" (BBC Quiz Show, 2005) - Representing "Ballroom Dancers" in the BBC knowledge quiz with Anne Robinson & Philip Schofield. (This did not involve actual dancing).
• "Flash" (TV Advert, 2004) - Dancing at "Butlins" in the 70's.
  Advertising Flash Dry Dusters, Karl Homan recalls when he won a dance championship in the 70's.
  Victoria danced with Karl and Ian helped with the choreography and dance directions as well as dancing as the "competition".
• "Happiness" (BBC 2 Comedy Drama Series, 2002) - Dancing at the local "Dance Class".
  2 bored male friends try to broaden their social horizons & join a dance class to meet women.
• "Iris" (Miramax Films, 2001) - Dancing at the "Oxford Ball".
  True story of the lifelong romance between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, from their student days through her battle with Alzheimer's disease.
• "Cazalets" (BBC TV Drama Series, 2001) - Dancing at the "New Years Eve Ball".
  Set during the war of the 30/40's, the privileged Cazalet family are transformed by the tumultuous times.

• "Muir Maxwell Trust - Venetian Masked Ball" (The Dorchester Hotel, London, 2007)
  Ballroom Cabaret live to the London Symphony Orchestra with a Venetian Masked Ball Theme. Attended by many celebrities, hosted by Angela Rippon & Natasha Kaplinsky.
• "Virgin Holidays Ltd" (Effingham Park Hotel, West Sussex, 2007)
  Ballroom & Latin Cabaret show for a corporate Dinner Dance with a Strictly Come Dancing Theme.
• "1940's Cabaret Show" (Eastbourne, 2007).
  Ballroom & Latin American Cabaret themed to the 1940's era.
• "Simply - Come Dancing with the Beverly Big Band" (Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, 2006).
  Ballroom & Latin American Cabaret Live to the Beverly Big Band.
• "Young Farmers Ballroom/Latin Finals" (Empress Ballroom, Wintergardens, Blackpool, 2006).
  Ballroom & Latin American Cabaret provided during the competition grand finals.
• "NATD Centenary Dinner Dance" (Thistle Hotel, Heathrow, 2005).
  Comedy Cabaret for "National Association of Teachers of Dancing" 2005 Centenary Anniversary Ball.
• "Venetian Masquerade Ball" (Southampton Guildhall, Southampton, 2005).
  Ballroom Cabaret for Venetian Themed Masked Ball, in aid of "Leukaemia Busters" charity. Attended by Patrons David Gower OBE & Thorunn Gower.
• "Lord Mayor's Viennese Ball" (Egyptian Hall, Mansion House, London, 2004).
  Cabaret at the 1st ever Viennese Ball at Mansion House, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra. Rt Hon The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress in attendance, with Guest of Honour HE The Austrian Ambassador.
• "EADA Showcase" (Various locations, 2003, 2004).
  English Amateur Dancesport Association, Amateur Showcases.
• "Red Rose Day Variety Show" (Granville Theatre, Ramsgate, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008).
  Charity event promoting/ celebrating St George's Day.
• "Christmas Cracker Variety Show" (Granville Theatre, Ramsgate, 2001-2007).
  Charity Christmas show for local senior citizens.
• "Gala Variety Charity Show" (Royal Hippodrome Theatre, Eastbourne, 2003).
  Charity variety show for a local hospice.
• "Golden Jubilee Cabaret" (Great Hall-Civic Centre, Bromley, 2002).
  Cabaret at the Queens Golden Jubilee celebration dance with Tony Evans & his Orchestra.
• "Royal Harbour Golden Jubilee Tattoo" (Royal Harbour, Ramsgate, 2002).
  Jubilee year celebrations and entertainment.
• "Midsummer Madness Cabaret" (Romford, 2002).
  Summer cabaret for "Oakhill dance promotions".

• "Professional Wealth Management" (PWM Magazine, 2004).
  Ballroom themed Photo Shoot for the cover of Professional Wealth Management Magazine.
• "Royal Caribbean International - Cruise Lines" (2003).
  "Top Hat & Tails" themed black & white photo shoot commissioned by Royal Caribbean International. Poster sized photographs to decorate the ballroom of their newest ship.

• Spain (2008).
• Ireland (2002 - 2008).
• Austria (2006).
• Germany (2006).
• Malta (2002, 2006).
• Canada (2005).
• USA (2001, 2004).

What we do when we are not dancing.

Victoria spent 5 years at university completing a BA in Business Studies & English and an MSc in Business Administration, and is now a company director, based in the South East of England. Ian works as a self-employed accountant.