Ray Kirk

This will be the seventeenth season that Ray has brought the electronic organ sounds to Whitby Pavilion, proving that his tea dances are as popular now as they ever have been.

Tea Dances with Ray Kirk take include an extensive mixture of all kinds of dance music - modern ballroom, popular sequence, Latin American, old time and jive and as there is never any set programme, Ray is more than happy to include any requests.

He has become known for his accurate and consistent dance timing, the wide range of music he plays, his informality and willingness to always give a little bit extra.

The tea dances continue to be very popular attracting a regular clientele, some of whom travel long distances from a very wide surrounding area.

In addition, during the summer months, the Tea Dances have visiting coach parties from dance clubs in many areas including Teesside, York, Sheffield, Doncaster, Leeds and Rotherham.