Ballroom Dance Holiday Cruises
We welcome dancers from the UK, Europe and worldwide to a very special dance experience! Under the direction of popular hosts and outstanding teachers Warren Bullock and Jane Phillips, of Zigzag Dance, an outstanding range of great value dance cruises for ballroom dancers is available.
All the cruise holidays feature excellent dance music every evening and a programme of Learn and Improve sessions are open to everyone; all presented in a friendly and fun atmosphere.
Every year, Warren and Jane add excitement to the programme with varied and original destinations for dance cruise lovers new and old.
For more information about Ballroom Dance Cruises visit the Zigzag Dance website .
Dance cruise holidays from Holiday and Dance provide private workshops and tuition, as well as superb cabaret performances from top dance champions like Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova from Strictly Come Dancing! See all our Ballroom Dance Holidays and Cruises here.
Ballroom Dance Holidays Overseas
Holiday & Dance are pleased to offer the outstanding enjoyment of social dancing overseas. In recent years Hotels with attractive ballrooms have been discovered and holidays organised to: Slovenia, Austria, Cyprus, Algarve, France, Italy, Majorca, Malta, Menorca, Portugal, Tunisia, Spain - Huelva, Almeria, Benidorm, Calpe, Costa del Sol and Granada.
Our very popular dance holiday format offers social dancing to excellent music every evening, together with, for those who wish it, Learn & Improve sessions in a genuinely friendly atmosphere.
Currently scheduled in our overseas programme are the following:
Huelva, Spain
12th - 19th May 2024 - Presented by ‘CLUB DANCE HOLIDAYS’ together with ‘HOLIDAY & DANCE’ and your hosts John and Linda West enjoy a holiday packed with workshops, dances and sightseeing set to the stunning backdrop of Huelva, Spain. Enjoy a special holiday with the friendship of like-minded people plus the excellent amenities and comfort of a 4* hotel with outstanding Spa and facilities.
Cyprus
To Be Advised - An exciting combination of a wonderful holiday added to a great dance experience with the friendship of like-minded people plus the excellent amenities and comfort of a 4* hotel, ideally situated on the idyllic shore of the Mediterranean with its own sandy beaches and resplendent gardens.
Testimonials
Is Learning to Dance for You? Our Answer is a big YES
You maybe apprehensive at the thought of learning! Yes many can be worried but if you read the comments of those who came, tried and enjoyed, their thoughts can be of help. Please consider the options to learn and do not hesitate if you have any queries or require any guidance we are only an email or phone call away. Our thanks to those good enough to let us have their thoughts on a 'Learn To' package which might be helpful and reassuring for those wishing to learn.
For beginners this was a great start to dancing. Philip & Christine immediately made the course fun. They are skilled teachers and very patient. You leave wanting to do more.
Friendly, patient, effective and well organised.
A wonderful, exhausting but extremely good fun workshop run at the right pace. After just a few lessons we are able to dance 5 dances - just about! Thank You.
A fantastic week. We learnt so much, even down to the little details. A struggle at times, but we got there. Thank you so much.
An excellent week, well planned tuition and an enjoyable experience I loved it.
I was expecting to hate my initial foray into dancing but left with a new found respect. Philip & Christine are wonderful teachers and I would recommend that anybody who has never danced before at least give this a go. It ís a 10 from me!
Thoroughly enjoyable week. Excellent tuition amazed how much we achieved in just a few days. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Thank you so much Philip & Christine.
Absolutely brilliant, learnt so much, good value for money, teachers excellent.
Fantastic transformation from pedestrians to dancers in just a weekend. Great fun & excellent teaching.
Good fun, great experience and a fantastic introduction to dancing. Patient and proficient instructors using wide variety of techniques catering to different learning styles. Inspires you to to more.
Learn to Dance Weekends
Try a Learn to Dance Weekend with Philip Wylie and his Team
Learn to Dance on our amazing Learn to Dance Weekends. With over 40 years of experience in Ballroom Dancing Weekends, Holiday and Dance can help even the most inexperienced dancer to improve. Dance with a group of people, who like you are beginners and gain experience and confidence together. Philip Wylie and his team invite all dancers, learners and the more experienced to enjoy our special Dance Weekends. We offer a full and varied dance programme, which should suit all levels of dancers, including Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Social Sequence and Salsa.
Holiday and Dance work with some of the best hotels and venues to provide first class dance weekends for all dancers whether they are experienced or just starting out. In great UK locations such as St. Annes, Scarborough, Caernarfon, Warner - Hayling Island, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Torquay and London, there's something for everyone.
See the Holiday Calendar for all our dance holidays.
If you're still not certain about learning to dance with us, read some testimonials to see what some of our learners are saying about our Learn to Dance packages!
Learn to Dance with Holiday and Dance
Learn to Ballroom Dance on Holiday!
We've had the pleasure of teaching people to dance for over 40 years! Our experience is extensive for all age groups and we will ensure that your 'first steps' are not only practical but enjoyable. Ballroom and Latin American dancing is rightly popular with all age groups and is legend in its benefits for health, fitness, coordination and providing a happy and absorbing social lifestyle. Easy, fun, social dancing is for everyone, so firstly have a great holiday but also enjoy the fun of Learning to Dance.
If you browse through our main dancing calendar you will see that many of our dance packages can be both for early stage dancerss as well as for those who have considerable dance experience, our 'Learn to Dance' packages are for those who 'cannot dance'. This dance specialization can help ensure not only being at ease with other pupils but allows full enjoyment of the dance teaching programme. If maybe you or your partner are a little apprehensive about learning to dance believe you will find it helpful reading the Testimonials of those who have not only started to learn to dance but have enjoyed the experience.
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Ballroom Dance Festivals
Dance Festivals
Holiday & Dance have introduced a number of UK Dance Festivals over the years and we very much appreciate the encouragement and support from dancers.
A festival incorporates Social dancing, Competitive dancing, Demonstrations, Workshops, Tea dances, Gala nights and often live music. Most of all they share a wonderful friendly atmosphere with like-minded people.
We enjoyed 20 years at the lovely Scarborough Spa, many years at the Kent Garden Coast Dance Festival in the Lees Cliff Hall Folkestone, also the beautiful ballroom at Bridlington Spa and last but not least the Winter Gardens Eastbourne.
We are proud that 2024 will see the 40th year of the English Riviera International Dance Festival in Torquay.
Ballroom Dancing Weekends
Ballroom Dancing Weekends
With the growth of interest in ballroom dancing all over the UK and abroad, our ballroom dancing weekends and breaks make it easy for dancers of all abilities to enjoy ballroom dancing weekends and holidays.
If you've only just found us, you may not know that Holiday and Dance are one of the UK's most established Ballroom Dance holiday companies. When you join us for one of our holidays, you're enjoying an experience that's second to none. Professionally organised and dance loaded, Holiday and Dance ballroom dancing weekends, dance breaks and holidays are created with dancers in mind. Our experience means that you benefit from creative programming with superb features like fun learning sessions (as much or as little as you like), workshops with former and current dance champions like Ian Waite and Camilla Dallerup, Chris and Justyna Hawkins, as well as demonstrations from stars from the professional and amateur world - Vincent and Flavia, Darren and Lilia, Ola and James to name just 3 fabulous dance couples. To add to your experience, we work with top hotels and tour companies so that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. Imagine having all that dance at your fingertips, no driving to and from venues, everything you need is available in the one place!
Friendly Atmosphere - Everyone Welcome!
Ballroom dancing weekends are a great way to really get into the fun of dancing - our exciting programmes and easy atmosphere make dance accessible to everyone.
If you'd like to discuss our holidays and what to expect, contact Philip Wylie on +44 (0)1844 275175 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Ballroom Dance Holidays in the UK
Ballroom Dance Holidays in the UK
We are proud to offer 40 years of experience of in providing great events in Ballroom and Latin American plus some Popular Social Sequence together with the exciting Argentine Tango. Over the years we have presented festivals, holidays and weekend breaks in Torquay, Bournemouth, Snowdonia, Scarborough, Blackpool, Brixham, St. Annes, St. Audries Bay, Broadway, Isle of Wight, Bassenthwaite, Llandudno, Caernarfon, Hayling Island, Weymouth, Woolacombe, Folkestone, Eastbourne, Bridlington, Skipton, Glen Coe, Malhamdale, Great Yarmouth, Coniston, Shropshire, Farncombe, Cotswolds, Peak District, various Hilton Hotels, Warners, Potters and of course London.
Here in the UK we have worked with many leading hotels and outstanding venues such as the Tower Ballroom Blackpool to provide a range of dance experiences to include: friendly Learn and Improve sessions with something for everyone whether starter, improver or the very experienced. Top class live and recorded music. Masterclasses plus World-class demonstrations including Young Champions in Cabaret.
Friendly Masterclasses and Improvement Sessions
As part of our Holiday and Dance programme many Champions and top-class coaches have been with us. In addition, dancers have enjoyed outstanding and friendly masterclasses and improvement sessions with Philip Wylie along with Lynette Boyce, Diane Haywood, James and Claire Taplin, Ian Waite, Hazel Newberry, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, Stephen and Jennifer Hillier, Margaret Redmond, Michael Stylianos and Lorna Lee, Graham Oswick, Doreen Freeman Burgess, Alex Ivanets, Christopher Hawkins and Warren and Kristi Boyce.
For Absolute Beginners to Ballroom Dancing...
We are delighted that so many wish to learn to dance and 'Holiday & Dance' are proud of their 'Learn To Dance' programme for those who can't.
Dance Holidays, Dance Festivals and Championships
For something different, some of our dance holidays are linked to a major event such as the 'Open to the World' United Kingdom Championships in January where in addition to a social dance programme in the hotel, top-class tickets are available to enjoy the best in the world in competition at the famous Bournemouth International Centre. Similarly annually in July there are the United Kingdom National events linked in with a hotel package and a sparkling Dinner Dance at the Bournemouth International Centre. Both these events in Bournemouth provide not only competitive excitement but wonderful social dance occasions.
Calendar and More Information
See our latest Dance Programme pdf HOLIDAY & DANCE PROGRAMME (695 KB) a quick guide to all our holidays.
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Ballroom Dance Weekends with Philip Wylie
Dance Weekends & Mid-week Breaks
Holiday & Dance offer an excellent choice of Ballroom Dance Weekends and Mid-week Breaks. We have over 40 years of experience in the dance holiday business and in that time have worked hard to help our customers combine a Dance Holiday with visiting some of the most outstanding areas of the UK.
Great Holidays, Great Dancing, Expert Tuition
Benefit from the expert dance tuition of our popular and friendly experienced hosts and teachers.
Each break is planned to bring a level of Ballroom dancing to all, whether beginner or the more experienced dancer. We offer Learn and Improve sessions and a range of dance experiences to suit everyone; if you are a complete beginner or a more experienced dancer you will be dancing with others who are of a similar level.
You may also enjoy excellent cabaret performances with some of the world's finest dance champions or possibly young Ballroom and Latin Dance Champions who are just beginning their careers.
With the growth of interest in ballroom dancing all over the UK and abroad, our ballroom dancing weekends and breaks make it easy for dancers of all abilities to enjoy ballroom dancing weekends and holidays.
If you've only just found us, you may not know that Holiday and Dance are one of the UK's most established Ballroom Dance holiday companies. When you join us for one of our holidays, you're enjoying an experience that's second to none. Professionally organised and dance loaded, Holiday and Dance ballroom dancing weekends, dance breaks and holidays are created with dancers in mind. Our experience means that you benefit from creative programming with superb features like fun learning sessions (as much or as little as you like), many workshops are with former and current dance champions. To add to your experience, we work with top hotels and tour companies so that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible. Imagine having all that dance at your fingertips, no driving to and from venues, everything you need is available in the one place!
Friendly Atmosphere - Everyone Welcome!
A genuinely friendly atmosphere makes for a relaxing time. You'll have access to great facilities and tuition from friendly teachers in a comfortable environment. Ballroom Dance Weekends are a great way to way to enjoy your passion for dancing with others who share your interest.
Find Out More
A short holiday away to improve your dancing or to learn the basics could be just the thing to inspire you. For more information about holidays and weekend or mid-week breaks, browse through our latest pdf Dance Programme (695 KB) a quick guide to all our holidays.
You may also call us on (0)1844 275175 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., for further information
Ballroom Dancing is a Great Way to Get and Stay Fit, Dance Is Healthy
It's Official, Dancing Keeps You Fit
A Labour Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, has said in an interview in The Times that dancing is a great way to get fit and stay fit. Citing the loss of TWO STONES by John Sergeant, Mr Johnson said "The point about dance is you don't have to be a professional."
We've known this for some time here at Holiday and Dance!
According to researchers social dancing provides the body with many health benefits. It may help reduce stress, increase energy, and improve strength, muscle tone, and co-ordination. Dancing can also burn as many calories as walking or riding a bike. One factor that determines how many calories you will use is the distance you travel while grooving to the beat. In one study, researchers found that square dancers covered five miles in a single evening.
Other aspects of dance that contribute to your cardiovascular conditioning depend on how long, how often, and how intensely or vigorously you dance. Experts recognise the benefits of dance in lowering coronary heart disease risk, decreasing blood pressure, and managing weight. Another plus of dancing is that the weight bearing movements of your steps can strengthen the bones of your legs and hips, important for maintaining bone health as you age.
While we may not all be leaping around into our nineties, dancing is one activity we can (hopefully) do for the rest of our lives... and the social aspects are all part of its allure. It's a great way to make new friends, be creative and expressive, and just plain old enjoy life. And, the best part of dancing is the fun you can have while you're doing something great for your body because your heart and bones don't know whether you are jogging, in the gym or dancing!
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