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TLH Leisure Resort's Victoria Hotel is proud to host the English Riviera Dance Festival. Now in its 26th year.
Social & Competition Dancers Welcome
Seven days of competitions for all grades and ages plus: National selection event, world class demonstrations, Masterclasses with past and present champions, lectures and practice sessions.
Great programme for social and leisure dancers: great music for dancing and listening, learn & improve your dancing in a fun and friendly atmosphere, enjoy watching world class dancers in cabaret.
Our extensive dance programme includes: Champions in cabaret; Gala nights and tea dances; Improve your dancing sessions; Daily practice sessions; Mini workshops and lectures; Masterclasses by champions.
Programme of Events
| Day | Times | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 May | 8.30-11.00pm | Welcome Dance for all with hosts Philip & Pam together with team. Some competitions |
Victoria |
| Saturday 31 May |
10.00am Evening competitions from 8.00pm |
Complimentary Masterclass for Social/keen dancers. Complimentary Masterclass for Competetive/keen dancers with Pam, Philip, Gary, Timothy & others
Evening Competitions – All Grades |
Victoria |
| Sunday 1 June | 10-6.30pm Evening Competitions from 8.15pm |
Full Competition Programme All Grades plus Wine Reception and International Team Match Entries and tickets on the day Evening Competitions – All Grades |
Town Hall - day time Victoria - evening |
| Mon 2 June | From 8.00pm | OPEN TORQUAY SENIOR MODERN (cash Prizes £60 £40 £30 £20 £15 £15) |
Victoria |
| Tues 3 June | 7.30-11.45pm |
GALA NIGHT with Special Showcase Cabaret by
VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA – TV Dance Stars
OPEN DEVON SENIOR LATIN CHAMPIONSHIP
(£120 £90 £60 £30 £30 £30) cash prizes sponsored by HOLBROOKS Support events – Riviera Intermediate Modern Awards and Riviera Social Dancers Modern Award |
Town Hall |
| Wed 4 June | From 8.00pm |
OPEN TORQUAY SENIOR LATIN
(Cash Prizes £60 £40 £30 £20 £15 £15)
Evening Competitions – All Grades |
Victoria |
| Thurs 5 June | 7.30-11.45pm | GALA NIGHT with exciting BRITISH YOUNG DANCE STARS in Cabaret
OPEN DEVON SENIOR MODERN CHAMPIONSHIP
(120 £90 £60 £30 £30 £30 – CASH Prizes sponsored by EXQUISITE DESIGNS
Support event – Riviera Intermediate Modern Awards and
Riviera Social Dancers Latin Award |
Town Hall |
Event Information
VICTORIA HOTEL (Competitions Adjudicating panels are changed every evening PLUS Late Evening ‘CHAMPIONS CELEBRATION' on Tuesday & Thursday Hosted by Winners – all competitors invited – Richmond Lounge
THE RIVIERA GRAND PRIX SERIES will be events for Modern/Latin competitors in all grades: Senior Championship/Intermediate/Novice results will be based over 2/3 events for each grade/style with the winners receiving the attractive Riviera Trophy plus a FREE holiday sponsored by the Victoria Hotel for Pre-Championship and Intermediate grades with sponsorship by ‘Holiday & Dance' for other grades. Finalists in the individual Riviera Grand Prix events will receive Prizes or Vouchers. Special events/trophies for Beginners and Social Dancers.
OUR EXTENSIVE DANCE PROGRAMME INCLUDES
Champions in Cabaret, Gala Nights and Tea Dances, Improve your Dancing Sessions, Daily Practice Sessions, Mini Workshops and Lectures, Masterclasses by Champions
During the festival the Victoria will have two ballrooms available for continuous dancing during the day and evening. The Warwick Ballroom for Competitions, Masterclasses and Competitors Practice and the Richmond Ballroom for Social dancing during the day and evenings with special Learn & Improve sessions. The extensive dance programme at the Victoria Hotel is enhanced with two Gala Evenings at the Town Hall and the Sunday afternoon Competition day.
Social and Leisure Dancers
Great music for dancing and listening
Learn & Improve your dancing in a friendly and fun atmosphere
Enjoy watching World Class Dancers in Cabaret
The full programme as shown below in the Richmond Ballroom (unless otherwise specified) includes Learn & Improve Sessions for all levels of experience.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 May | 8.30-11.00pm: Welcome Dance for all with hosts Philip & Pam (Warwick) | ||
| Saturday 31 May |
10.00-11.00am: Complimentary Masterclass for social & keen dancers with Pam, Philip, Gary, Timothy & others |
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| Sunday 1 June |
10.45-12 noon General Dancing plus Improve your dancing Session with James |
2.30-4.00pm
Weekenders' Farewell Tea Dance with Claire |
8.30-10.45pm Social Modern & Latin Dance Evening with Philip your host |
| Mon 2 June | 10.00-12 noon
General Dancing |
12 noon-4.00pm: General Dancing 2.30-3.15pm: Social Teach-in with Philip |
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| Tues 3 June | 10.00-12 noon General Dancing |
12 noon-4.00pm
General Dancing
2.30-3.15pm
Social Tech-in with Timothy |
7.30-11.45pm (Town Hall) Gala Dance with Demonstration by TV stars VINCENT SIMONE & FLAVIA Plus Riviera Social Dancers Modern Award |
| Wed 4 June | 10.00-12 noon General Dancing 10.15-11.00am Social workshop with Claire |
12 noon-4.00pm
General Dancing
2.30-3.15pm
Social Teach-in with Philip |
8.30-10.45pm Modern & Latin Dance with your hosts Philip, Pam and others |
| Thurs 5 June | 10.00-12 noon General Dancing |
12 noon-4.00 pm
General Dancing
2.30-3.15pm
Social Teach-in with James |
7.30-11.45pm (Town Hall) Gala Dance with exciting YOUNG BRITISH DANCE STARS in Cabaret. Plus Riviera Social Dancers Latin Award |
For more information
Organised and Presented by Philip Wylie & Pam Peters
Holiday & Dance
73 Hoylake Crescent
Ickenham
Middlesex
UB10 8JQ
Tel: 01895 632143
Fax: 01895 635684
Email: info@holidayanddance.co.uk
For Information & costs for Masterclasses, Season Tickets & Session Tickets please contact Philip Wylie
To make a reservation contact our Central Reservations Team on 01803 400500
Holidays for Groups
If you are interested in hosting your own group holiday, please call our group sales team on 01803 400600