Join Philip on this energetic and lively social dance break with a full dance programme and plenty of tuition. With such a variety of tuition available, feel free to dip in and out at your leisure.
At a glance
- Dinner, bed & breakfast at the TLH Victoria Hotel
- Welcome drinks reception
- 8+ workshops & classes over 3 days
- Open practice session
- Spring coloured theme night
- Social dancing every evening in the Richmond ballroom
Please note: This break is NOT suitable for complete beginners.
Monday
4.00-5.30pm: New Waltz choreography to add to your routine
6.00pm: Welcome drinks reception in the Richmond Ballroom and a warm welcome from your dance hosts and a chance to meet the other guests
6.30pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.00-late Social Dance in the Richmond Ballroom
Tuesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00-11.30am: Join your host for new Quickstep choreography in the Richmond Ballroom
11.30-1.00pm: New Cha Cha choreography
2.30-4.00pm: Argentine, Salsa or American Smooth – confirmed on break
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.00-late: Social Dance in the Richmond Ballroom – Dress: Why not wear a bit of colour for the start of spring?
Wednesday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00-11.30am: Recap of the dances so far in the Richmond Ballroom
11.30-1.00pm: New Rumba choreography
2.30pm – 4.00pm: New Samba or Jive choreography – confirmed on break
Open practice session with non-stop Ballroom and Latin music
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.00-late: Social Dance in the Richmond Ballroom
Thursday
8.00-9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00-12.00pm: New Foxtrot or Tango choreography (confirmed on break) in the Richmond Ballroom
12.00-1.30pm: Refresher of the week
A nice and easy afternoon to save yourselves for the evening and
Phil will be on hand to answer any questions on the week’s dances
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.00-late: Dinner & Dance Black tie – a great evening of social dancing
Friday
8.00-9.45am Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
Guide Programme – can be subject to change
Hosts
Philip has over 25 years of dance experience having also competed internationally. After competing in the UK and around the world on the open competitive circuit for 12 uninterrupted years he decided to turn his passion to teaching. He teamed up with his partner Kathryn to form Hurstdance.co.uk and P&K Hurst Dance Studios and, since then, have never looked back.
Philip is a fully qualified Dance teacher and member of the International Dance Teachers Association, Allied Dance Teachers Association and United Kingdom Alliance, as well as being elected members of the Guild of Professional Teachers of Dance and the Dramatic Arts, and is an established teacher of several nationwide champions and stars of the musical theatre.
Philip and his wife have worked with many Strictly stars and appeared on Strictly - It Takes Two. Philip is also an experienced adjudicator, lecturer and choreographer.
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.