
18 April 2025 – North of Britain
2025 Event information now online at www.dancefestivals4you.co.uk
Join David Bullen for his 59th Annual Easter Sequence Dance Festival at the stunning Whitby Spa Pavilion Ballroom in Whitby on Friday 18th April 2025!
Experience the grandeur of dance at its finest during this four day festival from Thursday 17th April to Sunday 20th April 2025. The festival promises an array of dance competitions and performances.
Highlights include the North of Britain Inventive Dance Competitions. Witness the finest talents showcase their creativity arranging new sequence routines. The Neil Marshall Memorial Vase will also be presented as a special tribute to the legendary Neil Marshall.
There are morning and afternoon sequence dances for all tastes with Mc’s. Music by recording artist Jon Canning and Adam Duffie and the DB Sound.
Attend the evening Gala Balls and step into a world of glamour and sophistication with your favourite MC’s and dance programmes each evening.
The DPA North of Britain open titles are held at this event where dancers will vie for the top honours.
Don’t miss out on this extraordinary celebration of dance, talent and elegance. Visit www.dancefestivals4you.co.uk for further information about this event and how to book tickets and reserve a table.
Venue: The Whitby Spa Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, YO21 3EN
Doors open: 10 am
Finish time : Midnight
Admission: available to all
Ticket Information: see www.dancefestivals4you.co.uk
Contact: Contact David Bullen 01704 541722 or 07931 234328 for tickets and competition entry forms. Email [email protected]
Teaching of new dances: Saturday 19th April 2025 around 10am
Food Available: snacks available within the building
Parking: local pay and display car parking
2025 Winners

Latin Winner – Jericho Jive
Arranged by Peter Davies and Gail Brocklesby

Classical Winner – Sylvia’s Saunter
Arranged by Lewis Frobisher and Bethany Rushby

Modern Winner – Lavinia Waltz
Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow

Advanced Modern Winner – Millie’s Waltz
Arranged by Lewis Frobisher and Bethany Rushby
2024 Winners

Latin Winner – Mayfair Mambo
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison

Classical Winner – Southbank Saunter
Arranged by Liam Powell partnered by Charlotte Caruthers

Modern Winner – Formula Foxtrot
Arranged by lewis Frobisher, partnered by Kate Bodill
2023 Winners

Latin Winner – Chilton Cha Cha Cha
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison

Classical Winner – Tango Dior
Arranged by Eugene Barber and Lorraine Heron

Modern Winner – Kenilworth Foxtrot
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
2022 Winners

Latin Winner – Rumba Diorella
Arranged by Paul and Caroline Dellar
Classical Winner – Oceans Gavotte
Arranged by Barry and Jayne Earnshaw
Modern Winner – Newton Foxtrot
Arranged by Barry and Jayne Earnshaw
2020 and 2021 Events Cancelled Due to Coronavirus
2019 Winners

Latin Winner – Chester Cha Cha
Arranged by Kelly Sloan and Ellen Harrison

Classical Winner – Trappist Tango
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Dreamtime Waltz
Arranged by John and Ann Rainey
2018 Winners

Latin Winner – Cosmopolitan Cha Cha
Arranged by Andrew Davies and Clare Rushby

Classical Winner – Tea Time Tango
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Santa Fe Foxtrot
Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred
2017 Winners

Latin Winner – Chartwell Cha Cha
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Classical Winner – Robins Swing
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Waltz La Passione
Arranged by David Howker and Deborah Catlow
2016 Winners

Latin Winner – Kensington Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Classical Winner – Blue Moon Blues
Arranged by Graham and Avril Watkins

Modern Winner – Windsor Foxtrot
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard
2015 Winners

Latin Winner – O.J. Cha Cha
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Classical Winner – Ypes Centenary Saunter
Arranged by Martin and Sarah Bird

Modern Winner – Woodhorn Waltz
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman
2014 Winners

Latin Winner – Crystal Jive
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Classical Winner – Saunter Zafira
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Modern Winner – Yellowstone Waltz
Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred
2013 Winners

Latin Winner – Gold Rose Rumba
Arranged by Stuart Perry and Beverly Howard

Classical Winner – Sambuka Blues
Arranged by Lee Dudman and Linda Dudman

Modern Winner – West Key Waltz
Arranged by Robert and Louise Aldred