The New Year Break was a great success. It started with a sherry reception and a guess the weight of the Christmas cake competition. It was followed by a Glitter Ball which was a sparkling spectacle. On New Years Eve there was an afternoon tea dance at which the Christmas cake was eaten. In the evening was a 6 course black tie dinner with dancing and celebrations through to the early hours. On New Years Day there was another tea dance with spot prizes followed by a 5 course late lunch. In the evening was the fabulous fancy dress ball and a marvellous finger buffet. See some photos from it below.
Here are some wonderful comments we have received about the New Year break
Richard Pollard
Wonderful way to see in the New Year. Very well organised. Lovely friendly atmosphere and great music to dance to.
Neil Warren
This was our third New Years dance break with Paul & Carol. The hotel staff were superb as were the rooms and restaurant meals. There were afternoon dances as well as three evenings of glitter, formal and fancy dress balls. There was a 50/50 mix of ballroom/Latin and popular sequence which kept everyone happily dancing throughout the holiday. For certain we’ll be back again.
Laura Burford
We really enjoy attending your breaks whether in the UK or abroad. Looking forward to Darlington in February and Crete in April 2023. Carol and Paul always go the extra mile to ensure that you really enjoy their breaks. Can’t fault them and we’ll continue to attend for as long as we’re able. Thanks so much for what you do.
Keith Dewbury
Once again you have been superb hosts and organised an excellent New Year celebration.
Pat Fortin
Had a lovely time overall, dancing programme excellent, food and service good and parking is easy the only Dance programme is lovely, food and service good, parking easy, Dance programme is lovely
Connie May
Fantastic way to see in the new year. Great music that encourages you to dance as much as possible. Paul and Carole are brilliant hosts. Everything well organised and such attention to detail. Lovely friendly, efficient staff in the hotel.
John Perkins
The complete dance break experience from the moment we arrived at the hotel, warmly welcomed by hotel staff and from Paul and Carole, good food, great music, dancing and company
Allan Cross
We loved it. One of the best weekends we have had, very well organised and any issues dealt with promptly.
Allan and Wendi Cross
Just a quick note to thank you and Carol for another excellent New Year Dancebreak. Wendi and myself really enjoyed ourselves and it was a pleasure to be part of such a well organised event. We have already booked for next year!
Phil Miller
Our second time now. Just a great way to see in the new year
Renee Trusch
Paul and Carole were excellent hosts and organisers of our first ever dance holiday, and we will definitely be going again – had a wonderful time.
John Austin
Lost count of the number of NY breaks we have done with you at the Wessex and will continue to come as long as possible. Expectations are always exceeded by Dancebreaks and the staff. Had a fabulous time as always.
Mr & Mrs Bartlett
A fantastic New Year weekend, again. We have holidayed with Dance Breaks since 2009 and the exemplary service and friendliness from Paul and Carole has never wavered. The tuition weekends we have been on, enabled me and my husband to become confident, competent dancers. I love the dance nights because the music is great, the company and new friends we make contribute to an inspiring experience. We have had the privilege of being taught by many dance professionals over the years with Dance Breaks. The choreography we have learnt is still part of our routines to this day. As always we look forward to our next holiday with Carole and Paul.
Dawn Taylor
An extremely well organised and very enjoyable event with a great crowd of people
Pamela Tracey
Most enjoyable weekend, with caring, considerate organisation.
Philip Cridland
Paul and Carole set the scene with a warm welcome, and facilitated a fun and relaxing New year’s break, which we greatly enjoyed. Thank you.
Deborah Dempster
The organisation is superb. Great dance music. Thank you very much.