Blackpool announcement
Photo: Kathryn Jones
Owing to circumstances beyond our control, DSI regrets to announce we are unable to record the British National Dance Championships in Blackpool next week.
A statement from Michael Williams, Managing Director of Blackpool Entertainment Company Limited, read: “In recent weeks we have faced some challenges with the ceiling in the Empress Ballroom. In order to undertake the surveys and subsequent refurbishment of the ceiling, we have installed a working platform at high level and this will be supported by a series of towers that will span the length of the ballroom. Clearly, this will impact on events that we host in the venue and will adversely affect the filming of competitions by DSI as there will be obstructions on the camera sightlines.
“We would like to apologise for the inconveniences as a result of the works to the Empress Ballroom as this issue has been forced upon us a result of extreme circumstances and we appreciate the understanding that everyone has shown thus far. We have tried to minimise its impact as the other alternative was to close the venue which clearly would be a last resort as we would have had to cancel events, which would be disappointing for event organisers and attendees.
“Blackpool Council, the owners of the venue, are committed to undertaking the refurbishments as a priority and once completed the Empress Ballroom will be restored to its former glory.”
DSI would still like to take this opportunity to wish our Elite Performers, sponsored dancers and customers the very best of luck over the three days of competitions in Blackpool from 16-18 November.
For those of you who will be missing the action from home, we are happy to announce that, as a last-minute addition, DSI TV will record the Ultimate Challenge: Amateur Ballroom and Latin American from Copthorne Effingham Park Hotel on 26 November, with the kind permission of Lorna Lee and Michael Stylianos.
For the recording of this wonderful event, keep your eye on www.dsi-london.tv at the end of the month.