Join hosts John & Linda West on this festive Ballroom & Latin Holly Dance break being held at the TLH Carlton Hotel. Enjoy a full dance programme, including morning workshops for beginners and improvers.
Please note: This break is NOT suitable for Complete Beginners.
At a glance
- Mulled wine welcome drinks reception
- Morning workshops with tuition split in to 2 sessions. One hour for beginners followed by one hour for improvers
- Afternoon tea dance
- Black & White night
- Social dancing each evening
About your hosts
John and Linda West of Holiday and Dance were British over 50s Latin Champions for 2007 and 2008, retiring undefeated in 2009. They were top of the EADA Senior II Latin chart for 2 years until retiring and were placed in the top 6 of the EADA Senior I Latin chart for several years. Regular finalists in the UK Closed Senior 1 Latin. Winners of Stars of the Future. ITDA and UKA qualified.
They trained with the top Latin and ballroom coaches in England, starting at the Dennis Drew Studio in Manor Park many years ago, and then joining Western Dance School in Rayleigh, taking part in the Supadance League for several years before competing on the “Open Circuit”.
Monday
6.00pm: Mulled wine drinks reception in the Riviera Ballroom
6.30pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.45pm: Introduction to your Music and Dance evening in the Riviera Ballroom
Tuesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00-12.00pm: * Dance Workshop in the Riviera Ballroom
6.30pm: Traditional Christmas Dinner in the Restaurant
8.45pm: Social dancing and updates in the Riviera Ballroom
Wednesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
Free morning to explore the complex or maybe do some Christmas shopping
2.00-4.00pm: Afternoon tea dance in the Riviera Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.45pm: Social dancing and updates in the Riviera Ballroom
Thursday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00-12.00pm: * Dance Workshop in the Riviera Ballroom
6.00pm: Sparkling drinks reception in the Riviera Ballroom
6.30pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.45pm: Black & White night– Farewell Dance with social dancing and updates in the Riviera Ballroom
Friday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
* Morning dance workshops will be split into 2 sessions – 1 hour for beginners followed by 1 hour for improvers
Guide Programme – can be subject to change
Hosts
Although retired from the world of competition dancing, John and Linda West are regular hosts here at TLH. They also run regular classes each week in their home county of Essex, along with practice sessions, tea dances and social dancing.
Prices shown are per person for the number of nights specified on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis, unless otherwise stated on the break detail page. Prices are based on 2 people sharing standard double or twin bedded rooms. Upgraded room types may be available at a supplement. Surcharges may apply for under occupied rooms. Dates shown are arrival to departure. Prices include all elements/activities listed on each individual break unless a specific surcharge has been listed. All prices shown are inclusive of VAT at the applicable rate.
Available for a limited time only.