Join hosts John & Linda West of holiday & Dance on this Ballroom & Latin dance break being held at the TLH Victoria 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
- Dinner, bed and breakfast
- 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”.
Friday
6.00–6.30pm: Welcome drinks reception – Meet your hosts & fellow guests in the Richmond Ballroom
6.30pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.30–11.00pm: Introduction to your dance programme with social dancing in the Richmond Ballroom
Saturday
8.00–9.45am: Breakfast in the Restaurant
10.00–12 noon: *Dance Workshop in the Richmond Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.30–11.00pm: Social dancing with some updates in the Richmond Ballroom
Sunday
8.00–9.45am: Breakfast in the Restaurant
10.00–12 noon: *Dance Workshop in the Richmond Ballroom
2.30–4.15pm: Tea Dance in the Richmond Ballroom
6.00pm: Dinner is served in the Restaurant
8.30–11.00pm: Black & White night Farewell Dance – Social dancing in the Richmond Ballroom
Monday
8.00–9.45am: Breakfast is served in the Restaurant
10.00–12 noon: *Dance Workshop in the Richmond Ballroom before departure
*Morning dance workshops will be split into 2 sessions – 1 hour for Beginners followed by 1 hour for Improvers
Please note that rooms need to be vacated by 10.00am: on the day of departure.
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.