Types of Dancing Holiday

How to Book

Choose a break from our calendar - it’s always handy to have a couple of alternatives just in case the break is full.

Make a note of the name of the break, the hotel & the holiday reference number found on the itinerary page.

For most of our holidays, unless there are details to contact the organiser direct, please call our central reservations team on 01803 400500 and check availability quoting the holiday reference number.

For group holidays – please see our group holidays information or contact Heather in our Group Sales office on 01083 400164.

Argentine Tango

Argentine Tango is a is an improvisatory dance originating from Argentina. Couples dance in an embrace which can vary from very open, in which the leader is at arms length, to very closed, in which the connection is chest-to-chest, or anywhere in between. Our hosts Tara & Fernando are a young, dynamic couple with a great understanding & passion for this dance. They have a friendly, warm charm and teach in a simple, clear a unique way. So get ready to have fun, learning and dancing this wonderful dance!

Not to be confused with Ballroom Tango

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
17 Sep 10	Argentine Tango for Beginners TaraHughes-Law & Fernando Guidi	Carlton: £169	3
11 Feb 11	Argentine Tango for Beginners TaraHughes-Law & Fernando Guidi	Carlton: £169	3

Ballroom & Latin Dancing

Probably one of the most popular forms of dance, most people will have heard of the popular waltz, tango, foxtrot, quickstep, samba, and cha cha cha - to name but a few. Our ballroom and latin hosts are often ex-competition dancers who have become dance teachers to share their passion with others.

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
30 Aug 10	Modern Ballroom & Latin American Philip Wylie & Christine Parsons	Victoria: From £195	3/7
29 Oct 10	Ballroom, Latin & Social Sequence Gary Fleetwood & Patricia Jay	Victoria: £124	2
31 Oct 10	*Ballroom & Latin Dance Break Lynette Boyce	Victoria: £225	5
19 Dec 10	Mistletoe Party Gerald & Margaret Thompson	Carlton: £145	4
23 Dec 10	Christmas Dance Houseparty Holiday & Dance - Philip Wylie & Team	Victoria: £425	3/4
2 Jan 11	Modern & Latin Ballroom Philip Wylie & Christine Parsons	Victoria: From £208	4/5
28 Feb 11	*Ballroom & Latin Dance Break Lynette Boyce	Victoria: £179	4
7 Mar 11	Solos Social Houseparty Joan Rist with Ken & Pat Telford	Toorak: £199	4
3 Jun 11	English Riviera Dance Festival Philip Wylie & Pam Peters	Victoria: From £204	3/7

Belly Dancing

Afra Al Kahira is the event organiser of this popular dance festival, Celebrating Dance! A full programme of dance with workshops and performances from International stars and leading UK artists.

Contact the organiser direct to book

Click on the information link below for contact details

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
29 Oct 10	Belly Dancing Afra Al Kahira	Toorak: Contact Organiser	2

Learn To Dance

Popular TV has been partly responsible for encouraging an increasing number of people to take to the floor. Within our "Learn to Dance" holidays, you'll see we have those suitable for complete beginners as well as people who are familiar with the basic steps and would like to improve.

Please note that some breaks are not suitable for Complete Beginners as some dance experience is essential.

If you are unsure as to which holiday would be suitable for you call Linda on 01803 400147

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
26 Sep 10	Ballroom & Latin for Beginners & Improvers Gerald & Margaret Thompson	Toorak: £230	5
3 Oct 10	Ballroom & Latin for Complete Beginners Gerald & Margaret Thompson	Toorak: £230	5
11 Oct 10	Dancing with Confidence at Social Functions Linda & John West	Victoria: £195	4
18 Oct 10	Ballroom & Latin for Beginners & Improvers Terry & Rita Crump	Victoria: £179	4
25 Oct 10	* Ballroom & Latin for Beginners & Improvers Stage 3 - Pam Peters	Victoria: £189	4
23 Jan 11	* Ballroom & Latin for Beginners & Improvers Margaret & Gerald Thompson	Toorak: £225	5
28 Mar 11	*Ballroom & Latin for Beginners & Improvers James & Claire Taplin	Carlton: £195	4
1 Jul 11	Salsa for Complete Beginners Tony Morrison - Latinfest Team	Carlton: £169	3

Linedancing

Traditionally linedancing had a cowboy image as it was danced mainly to country and western music. Today, however, it is danced to a wide variety of music styles, both new and old. As long as it has a regular beat, you can line dance to it! Our holidays will keep you young, fit and healthy in a fun and friendly way. Suitable for all ages. Hosted by experienced dance instructors.

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
29 Oct 10	Chris' Linedance Houseparty Chris Jackson	Carlton: £105	2
6 May 11	Chris' Linedance Houseparty Chris Jackson	Carlton: £110	2

Modern Jive

Event organisers, Rock Bottoms, give you the very best in Jive & Swing weekends. They gather together excellent teachers and fabulous DJs for a full programme of dance.

Contact the organiser direct to book

Click on the information link below for contact details

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
5 Nov 10	Mainly Jive Rock Bottoms	Derwent: Contact Organiser	3

Salsa

If you are looking for a salsa weekend that can provide you with a great programme of workshops and fantastic music to dance to....then look no further

Contact the organiser direct to book

Click on the information link below for contact details

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
10 Sep 10	Salsa Weekender Latinfest	Victoria: Contact Organiser	3

Scottish Dancing

Traditional Scottish dancing is energetic and amazing fun. There are thousands of dances, with new ones being created all the time, many of which are quite intricate allowing the dancers to display their technique, mobility and grace.

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
18 Feb 11	Scottish Country Dance Break Wendy Mumford	Toorak: £153	3

Sequence Dancing

Popular sequence dancing has its origins in London in the early 1900s, and dances are performed to a strict tempo. As well as including many of the popular favourites in their holidays such as Saunter Together, Mayfair Quickstep, Catherine Waltz and many others, our holiday hosts will also teach new dance steps, and some holidays include themed nights.

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
6 Sep 10	Sequence Dance Break Chris Booth with Eric & Lynda Dodd	Victoria: £184	4
7 Nov 10	Turkey & Tinsel Modern Sequence Dance Break Ted & Elaine Kirby	Victoria: £210	5
5 Dec 10	Modern Sequence Dance Break Brian & Hilary Powe	Victoria: £195	5
6 Mar 11	Sequence Dance Break Brian & Hilary Powe	Victoria: from £175	4/5
13 Mar 11	Sequence Dance Break Chris Booth with Eric & Lynda Dodd	Carlton: £225	5

Social Dancing

Our social dance holidays are ideal if you enjoy a wide range of dances including ballroom & latin, social sequence and jive. You'll enjoy social dancing every evening with some added fun provided by our popular hosts. And some of our breaks have a special festive theme.

Start Date	Description	Hotel	Nights
3 Oct 10	Social Break KB Sounds	Victoria: £215	5
8 Oct 10	Social Weekend Sid & Roz Gateley	Victoria: £122	2
19 Dec 10	Santa's Dance KB Sounds	Victoria: £129	4
2 Jan 11	New Year Social Break KB Sounds	Carlton: £89	2
21 Feb 11	Party & Social KB Sounds	Victoria: £169	4

Prices are per person for dinner, room and breakfast in standard accommodation, inclusive of VAT.

Occasionally we may have to change arrangements. Please check details before booking. If your holiday arrangements do not coincide with dates in our calendar, please refer to our daily rates