This has been very useful to me in arranging the forthcoming dances.
Almost everyone was happy with the present venue, so I have booked all the dances for next season at The Royal Victoria. Friday evening proved to be the most popular so we are having three dances on Friday and one on Saturday, as we could not have a Friday during November.
Andrew Nix has played for us over a number of years and remains very popular with our members. Aubrey Robinson is playing for us again this year. He is the resident organist at Sheffield City Hall, and a favourite with many who dance there. Mike Graham Music is a keyboard / vocalist duo who are also in their second year of playing for us. They are popular at Warners, Thoresby Hall and at the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield.
The 50% ballroom, 25% latin, 25% sequence mix seems to suit most people. I do ask the musicians not to play requests if it means that this ratio is altered too much.
We have maintained the membership fee, and the dance prices for members, at the same level as last year. This has only been achieved because our attendance numbers for all the dances were pleasingly high. I look forward to seeing you, your guests, and hopefully some new members at the dances next season.
Heather, Hon. Secretary.