Start the New Year in fine style with John & Linda West of Holiday & Dance offering an excellent dance programme with tuition.
Please note: This break is NOT suitable for Complete Beginners.
At a glance
- Welcome drinks reception
- Dance workshops Tuesday & Thursday
- Afternoon Tea dance
- Farewell dance with Black & White night
- Social dancing each evening
- Dance experience is essential – not for beginners
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: Pre-dinner Drinks Reception and meet your fellow guests in the Richmond Ballroom
6.30pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.45-10.45pm: Welcome Music and Dance Evening in the Richmond Ballroom
Tuesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.15-11.30am: Workshops for those who like to Learn or Improve, including floor-craft and choreography in the Richmond Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.15-8.45pm: Dance Update in the Richmond Ballroom
8.45-11.00pm: Music and Dance Evening for all
Wednesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
Free morning to explore the complex or the surrounding area
2.15-4.30pm: Relaxing Tea Dance in the Richmond Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.15-8.45pm: Dance Update in the Richmond Ballroom
8.45-11.00pm: Music and Dance Evening for all
Thursday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.15-11.30am: Learn and Improve Workshop in the Richmond Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.15-8.45pm: Dance Update in the Richmond Ballroom
8.45-11.00pm: Farewell Black & White night
Friday
8.00 -9.45am: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your journey home
Dance programme and ballrooms 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.