MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote Sequence Dancing as an enjoyable, healthy, affordable, social activity.

WALTZES FOXTROTS QUICKSTEPS TANGOS CHA CHAS ETC

This is what we are about. Interested??

About The Federation, Website Enquiries To   webmaster@sequencedancing.org.nz 
The New Zealand Modern & Classical Sequence Dance Federation Incorporated was spontaneously formed in September 1999 by a group of enthusiastic dancers enjoying a “Dance Weekend”. They decided over dinner, that their hobby must not be allowed to die out as times change. The exercise and mental stimulation are too valuable to be lost. There is room for this inexpensive sociable activity for as long as we can walk. Music is a mind-altering drug; the only side effect being joy and increased wellbeing.

There were 25 original “founders” of the Federation. Elaine and George Wright, two of the founders, allowed us to contact clubs all over New Zealand who were in their Sequence Dance Directory, inviting dancers to join the Federation. Over 200 people joined. While visiting New Zealand, we had the guidance from Don & June Millington, who are Sequence Dance Teachers in England. They are still our mentors.

We aim to put dancers all over New Zealand in touch with each other. The Federation is purely a promotional body for dancing, and we know Christchurch has been enjoying sequence dancing for the last 51 years.

About Sequence Dancing
Sequence dancing is a couples dance form that dates back to the stately Gavottes and Minuets of centuries ago. It has evolved through various stages, including Veletas, Viennese Waltzes, Gypsy Taps and Foxtrots. Today’s dances still express the character of the particular music chosen to choreograph, and include Bossa Novas, Quicksteps, Jives, Sambas, Saunters, Modern Waltzes, Tangos, etc.

There are hundreds of dances to choose from. Some clubs prefer the more sedate, others prefer the more lively routines. Everyone progresses around the floor, moving in a circle, while doing the same steps, (hopefully), so “traffic problems” are few. As New Zealand dancing is non-competitive, there is much goodwill, and no special outfits are needed. Everyone can choose their own level of dancing, and many attend several clubs each week, enjoying the exercise, music and company. There are dancers who wish to challenge themselves further and will try ballroom competition dancing, while ex-ballroom dancers may turn to sequence dancing. There is room aplenty on the floor.

There are sequence dance clubs in most countries, providing a venue for companionship when on holiday. Tuition is available to those who wish to attend a low cost class.