Pre-Party - Thursday 8th  Jan

Ssshhhh…..there’s been a whisper that there may be a pre party

The pre party before the party and the after parties and the after the after parties parties…

And it’s TRUE!!!

Yep….Thursday 8nd January if you’re a Gold Pass holder then you’re invited! Come along to the Holiday Inn (rooms are available if you want to stay the extra night) and have a little dance with Sam and Natalie at this relaxed evening. 7.00 pm onwards.

Check in and make use of the hotel spa - special congress offer 20% off all treatments on Thursday 8th AND Monday 12th January 2026.

Rooms are available for Thursday night AND the chef is cooking up a special ‘before the pre party’ dinner, if you’re staying at the Holiday Inn.

The menu is;

Katsu chicken curry

Chilli con carne

Rice & naan

Chefs penne pasta, chicken, pancetta, roast mushroom, garlic, chilli & basil cream

Garlic bread slices / fries

THEN you can dance it all off with special workshops and party with our Effervescent Eşref kicking off with an iconic mix of hits through the decades AND our Marvellous Marky’s latest Latin mix of salsa, bachata, kizomba and even the odd line up.

Free to Gold pass holders - PRE PARTY THURSDAY EVENING!

Why not take the Friday off work, book a hotel room and start the congress early? A chance to beat the crowds on Friday afternoon!

Free to Gold Pass holders and includes special deals for those staying overnight at the Holiday Inn Thursday evening.

The pre party is at the same venue, a mix of salsa, bachata, kizomba and some fun lineups