David Bullen presents:
The 37th Classique Ball
featuring the Le Classique de Danse Awards
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A Glittering Red Carpet Gala Evening to honour the Dance Profession
* Ballroom * Sequence * Latin * Freestyle * Theatre *
Featuring:
*Grand Welcome Reception
*The Grand Opening Ceremony
*Superb 4 Course Banquet
*The Glittering Awards Ceremony presented by a Television Celebrity
*Amazing Star Cabaret covering all genres of dance
*General Dancing & Party Night under the direction of Duncan Trever
Dress Code: Black Tie
Reception 4.45pm
Opening Ceremony &
Banquet 5:30pm
Carriages 1am
Group
Bookings
Welcome
£75.00pp
£30.00pp on VIP Balcony excluding meal but including drinks reception
Discount for 10 or more paying guests
The Menu
Classic Prawn Cocktail
Elevated with a Bloody Mary twist
Succulent Prawns
Layered with crisp Lettuce & zesty tomato, vodka & chilli dressing
With a touch of nostalgia
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Slow-Cooked Peppered Feather Blade Beef
Tender feather blade beef, slow cooked to perfection
Infused with bold peppercorns, red wine, thyme and port
Served with a smoky bacon sauce
Accompanied by seasonal Vegetables and gratin Potatoes
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Lemon and White Chocolate Pavlova Torte
A delicate Pavlova torte layered with zesty lemon
And creamy white chocolate, perfectly paired with
a sweet mango rum punch for a refreshing finish
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Freshly brewed Tea / Coffee
Served at the Stations around the Ballroom
Vegetarian / Vegan Main Course Option
(To be booked in advance by Monday 13th July 2026)
Beetroot Wellington
A tender spicy roasted beetroot coated in a rich, vegan,
Nut-free pesto
All wrapped in a crisp, golden flaky pastry
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST
THE SPANISH HALL, WINTER GARDENS, BLACKPOOL
DAVID'S DELAYED 80TH BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
12 NOON TO 6 PM
FEATURING
THE BULLEN SCHOOL OF DANCE 130 YEARS CELEBRATION
AND
THE BULLEN SCHOOL OF DANCE 62ND ANNUAL SEQUENCE GALA AND
INVITATION GOLD CUP AND CABARETS
£15.00 PP
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON TEA £22.00 PP
SPECIAL 2 DAY TICKET £100.00 PP INCL EVERYTHING
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Due to health issues these two following events are now
CANCELLED.
FRIDAY 21st AUGUST 2026
The Spanish Hall, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
THE ‘CLASSIQUE’ SEQUENCE BALL & CABARET
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SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2026
The Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
THE P.P. NORTH OF BRITAIN & ‘ICON’ TITLES
Le Classique de Danse Awards 2024/2025
Will be presented to the following Categories:
Ballroom/Latin
Professional Teacher/ Promoter - ​Amateur Ballroom/Latin – Senior Ballroom/Latin - Youth Ballroom/Latin – Juvenile Ballroom/Latin – Junior Ballroom/Latin - Juvenile Ballroom/Latin Solo – Junior Ballroom/Latin Solo – U/21 Yrs Solo - Overall Juvenile / Junior All Girls Ballroom/Latin
Classical Sequence
Professional Teacher / Promoter - Amateur – Senior – Pre/Champ – Junior – Juvenile - Juvenile Solo – Junior Solo – Under 21 Yrs Solo – Inventive Dance - Overall Juvenile / Junior All Girls
Freestyle
Professional Teacher / Promoter - Adult Fast – Adult Slow – Under 12 Yrs Fast - Under 12 Yrs Slow – Under 14 Yrs Fast – Under 14 Yrs Slow - Under 16 Yrs Fast – Under 16 Yrs Slow - The ‘Lily Douglas’ Memorial Award for Dedication to Freestyle
Theatre
Professional Teacher / Promoter - Choreography – Junior – Senior - Junior Song & Dance – Senior Song & Dance – Junior Ballet – Senior Ballet - The ‘Dougie Squires’ Memorial Award for Dedication to Theatre
&
Le Classique de Danse ‘Special Recognition’ Award
The ‘Gerald Bullen’ Lifetime Awards
Previous Presenters
Le Classique de Danse Awards
ANGELA RIPPON (4) BBC Broadcaster & Presentor
LIONEL BLAIR World famous Legendary Dancer
DAVID JACOBS Former BBC Broadcaster & Presentor
JANE MCDONALD International Singing Star
ED STEWART Former BBC Broadcaster & Presentor
NATASHA KAPLINSKY OBE 1a winner of Strictly Come Dancing
JAN LEEMING Former BBC Newsreader
KATHERINE KELLY Coronation Street & Mr Selfridge
LINDA LUSARDI & SAM KANE (2) Former Page 3 Model & TV Actors
BARBARA KNOX Star of ITV's Coronation Street
KEN MORLEY Star of ITV's Coronation Street
SUE BURROUGHS UK Dancing Celebrity
JAMES CROSSLEY aka ‘HUNTER' Star of ITV's The Gladiators
LORNA LEE International Dance Coach & Judge
DAVID DICKINSON ITV Presentor of 'Dickinson's Real Deal'
TOM O'CONNOR International Comedian
LESLEY GARRETT World famous Soprano
DANNY MILLER Star of ITV's Emmerdale
ANNIS PETERS Star of 60's Group - Boney M
ALJAZ & JANETTE (3) Stars from 'Strictly Come Dancing'
CAROLINE ROBERTS Compere of the Southport Festivals
GORKA MARQUEZ Star from 'Strictly Come Dancing'
RYAN PRESCOTT Star of ITV's Coronation Street
PASHA KOVALEV (2) Star from 'Strictly Come Dancing'
VITO COPPOLA Champion from Strictly Come Dancing 2024