Dancing

It’s not just strictly Ballroom, there’s a whole world of dance to discover on these fabulous breaks. Mixing tuition from experts with fun sessions to show off your new moves.

IMPORTANT FACTS

• Holidays, unless otherwise stated, usually have a 3-hour session in the morning, with a coffee break. There’s time off in the afternoons to relax or enjoy the many local attractions before we meet again for a late afternoon session. In the evenings we put our new skills into supervised practice at a
  social dance.
• Individual descriptions indicate the level of ability or experience required.
• Many guests come on their own, although we cannot guarantee to arrange partners.
• We use good sound equipment at all our venues, with some specialist equipment such as variable speed CD players used when necessary.
• Where walks are included, you’ll need a certain amount of clothing and equipment for safety and enjoyment. Transport to and from each walk is included in the holiday price.
• Depending on the interests of other guests in the hotel we may join them for the occasional evening of social dancing or a Ceilidh
  

Why not try...
Yoga and Circle Dance - Experience this natural synergy. Yoga sessions each morning and late afternoon are complemented by afternoon and evening sessions discovering dances from around the world.

Please select the dance style you are interested in from the left hand menu.

Salsa and Tango in Cómpeta (Andalucia, Spain) NEW

Soak up the Spanish atmosphere and learn the fun and flirty dance styles of Salsa and Tango. Our hotel has an ideal function room in its basement, perfect for learning your steps without wilting in the Spanish heat. There will also be plenty of time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities and explore the area.

Tuition will start in the morning with the both Salsa and tango sessions and leave you free to enjoy the sunshine and relax by the pool. In the evening you will continue with more dance tuition, so by the end of the week you will really be able to show off on the dance floor!

HOTEL BALCÓN DE CÓMPETA, CÓMPETA
With its modern spacious accommodation, good facilities, and attractive outdoor pool and terrace, the three-star Hotel Balcon de Cómpeta is a popular option for spring and autumn holidays. Situated in a sunny spot on the edge of the village, there are excellent views down the terraced hillsides to the Mediterranean coast. Most of the 26 en-suite bedrooms in the main building have a balcony, whilst a further 8 chalet cottages in the grounds have a small lounge area and kitchenette.

Please contact our Reservations team for flight details - 0845 470 7558

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Beginners' Ballroom

Where did Natasha Kaplinsky or Mark Ramprakesh start their climb to victory in TV’s Strictly Come Dancing? By learning the basic steps of the Waltz, Quickstep, Social Foxtrot and the Cha-Cha-Cha. We might not turn you into champions overnight but we will teach you enough to impress your friends on any dance floor. It’s
romantic, graceful and easy to learn and it’s even more fun than it looks on TV.

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Ballroom - Beyond Basics

You’ve learned the moves, now you want to improve your dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sessions will build on the basics and take your enjoyment of this fantastic dance style further.

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Belly Dancing Unveiled

Immerse yourself in Middle Eastern music and dance. Have fun and feel good, whatever your age and body
shape. We’ll learn a range of traditional movements and how to create stunning effects with a veil. You don’t
even need to show your belly if you don’t want to, and we’ll give full consideration to the group’s privacy.

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Circle Dancing

Circle dances celebrate the seasons of the year and the cycles of life, inspired by the old songs and dances of village life around the world. It’s a type of dancing everyone can join in, young and old, men and women, and you don’t need partners. It’s easy to learn and great fun too.

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Yoga and Circle Dance

Experience this natural synergy. Yoga sessions each morning and late afternoon are complemented by
afternoon and evening sessions discovering circle dances from around the world.

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Folk Dancing for Fun

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Folk Dancing and Walking

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International Folk Dancing

Join us on a dancing tour of the globe, learning the steps and techniques of National Folk Dances from around the world. Slow, fast, simple or more complex, circles, sets or couples, we’ll be accompanied by a live accordionist and authentic recordings. Haytor, Dartmoor holiday includes some optional guided walks.

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English Country Dancing

From the village green to the stately home, English Country dancing developed over 350 years. We’ll take
you through the basics of this fun and sociable dancing style, discovering its influences from all over Britain and America.

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Le Roc - Le Party!

Le Roc - modern jive - came from France and has developed a cult following in the UK since the 1980s. It’s influences include swing, rock and roll and a spicy dose of Salsa. This modern style partner dance uses virtually any kind of music with a strong beat, making it ideal for clubs and parties. It’s truly a dance for
any occasion. If you have some experience but you’re not ready for the Next Level, why not join the Abingworth break in June for a more intermediate level.

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Le Roc - the Next Level

You’ve learned Le Roc, but now you need to move on up. Perhaps your dancing is stuck on a plateau. We can help with lots of individual feedback and show you how to make that breakthrough. If you can bring a dance partner you’ll benefit twice as much. A great mix of workshops and party dancing.

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Learn Popular Sequence Dancing

Sequence Dancing is the social style of the Tea Dance. It mixes Ballroom with easy Latin American and is a great way to meet people. Our sessions will be taken at a leisurely pace and we’ll guide you through the basics, so you can dance with confidence at any event.

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Improve your Sequence Dancing

With many new dances being created every year, we’ll mix old favourites (lots of scope for special requests) with more recent ones of varying difficulty which you will enjoy getting to grips with.

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Learn to Line Dance

Line dancing I performed by a number of people all facing in the same direction and moving in lines; you don’t need a partner so never feel out of place. A massive craze in the UK, it is now more popular than either country dancing or partner dancing. Come and learn how to cross, rock, scuff and weave your way through anything from Jazz to the latest chart sounds.

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Line Dance Party

You know how to cross, rock, scuff and weave your way across the dancefloor, but now you want more. Morning and late afternoon practice sessions get you in the mood - the music comes faster, the steps a bit trickier. The evenings are spent in a party style of line dancing heaven.

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Dance Playford Style

The elegant moves seen in Pride and Prejudice are just one of the many styles of dance published in the 17th and 18th centuries. Playford incorporates them all and we’ll discover many more, all accompanied by the very best in authentic recorded music. On the Whitby break, enjoy an optional afternoon guided walk.

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More Scottish Dancing

You’ll already know the charms and excitement of the accordion and fiddle. Now let us expand your
repertoire of jigs, reels and Strathspeys as we help you improve your footwork and technique.

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Scottish Country Dancing and Walking NEW

Enjoy the very best of Scottish Country Dancing, with a choice of guided afternoon walks exploring the local area. The emphasis will be on dancing for fun, though our expert tutors will be able to guide you through any unfamiliar moves and techniques. A certain amount of kit is needed for walking, click here for details.

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Turn on to Salsa

Salsa! It’s the spicy dance import from Cuba that’s sweeping the country. No more physically demanding than a brisk walk, the only special requirements are light shoes with a non-grip sole and a sense of fun. We’ll also introduce you to the flirty Merengue from the Dominican Republic and the romantic accordion-backed Vallenato from Colombia.

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Try Tango

Tango is impressive, sophisticated and showy, but it’s also a lot of fun to learn in these step-by-step classes. We’ll learn the classic Argentinian Tango moves and there’ll be style tips, advice on technique and everything you need to know to enter this exotic world of dance.

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Next Step Salsa or Next Step Tango

Move your dancing up a gear, with some expert tuition on improving your technique. The steps are steady and gentle but the results can be electrifying.

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Classic Walking with Ceilidh Dancing

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The Bluffer's Guide to Social Dancing

Two left feet? We’ll make one of them right. No sense of rhythm? No problem. Whether joining the bride and
groom for their Wedding Waltz or preparing for that wellearned retirement cruise, we’ll show you the basic steps. You’ll learn a little Waltz and be able to sociably Foxtrot your way out of trouble, shrugging off Salsa and even daring to Disco.

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