What started as a hobby has evolved into a busy career for the enthusiastic couple, whose first priority is to provide the pleasure of quality ballroom, Latin and sequence for their dancers.

Annual dance holiday breaks have proved very popular at three excellent Hotels - all dancers' favourites and all in coastal locations:

Only the best Hotels with spacious ballrooms are selected - a policy which has paid off in popularity right from the start. And great deals are offered for these exceptional value holidays.

Henry and Jeannie are renowned for offering the best dance music available and great atmospheres created by theme nights and the friendly outgoing nature of the hosts and their regular supporters. Visiting groups are always made to feel very welcome.

As a result, over 100 dancers join them in Newquay and up to 90 at the other venues. Nowadays they include people from all over the country, as well as those from their home territory in the south west.

At home in Torquay, this Dancing Duo run evening dances nearly every Thursday at Livermead House Hotel on Torquay Seafront. In April 2007 they celebrated organising 500 such dances at various venues. Along the way, several thousand pounds have been raised for charity.

City College Plymouth Main Hall is the popular setting for dancing on alternate Wednesdays plus special events. (see listing).

Exeter Corn Exchange (formerly St Georges Hall) is the latest venue for dancing is on Selected Saturdays when this big venue, with an ideal dance floor and full scale bar, is available. (see listing)

Dancing Duo can also be booked for private functions and special celebrations.

Just phone 01803 325 905 to enquire about dance dates or availability to run private functions.

Torquay Town Hall has been booked for New Year's Eve 2009 with tickets selling in advance for £12.50 each. Group bookings taken for tables of 10. A provisional booking has already been made for next year.