David and Ruth Saunders celebrated 20 years of running Strictly Dance Magic by hosting a special anniversary Tea Dance.

Strictly Dance Magic host Ballroom and Latin dancing events across Mid Sussex in Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Keymer, Ditchling, Hurstpierpoint, Cuckfield, and Lindfield.

The 20th anniversary was celebrated with a Tea Dance at Adastra Hall in Hassocks on Friday, September 18, where 68 dancers enjoyed an afternoon of music, dancing, tea, and cake.

They also raised £150 in aid of Cancer Research UK.

David and Ruth celebrate 20 years of Strictly Dance Magic in Hassocks (Image: contributed)

placeholder image — David and Ruth celebrate 20 years of Strictly Dance Magic in Hassocks (Image: contributed)

Ruth Saunders said: "We feel the event went exactly as we had hoped it would and it felt like a real celebration with a mixture of Ballroom, Latin & Sequence dancing.

"We have made many friends through dancing and met so many lovely people over the years through the dances.

"Dancing brings everyone together from all walks of life and is wonderful for physical and mental health.

"You are never too old to learn!"