Salsa Fury in Bournemouth - This holiday is no longer available -

• A thorough and entertaining syllabus in salsa (see classes and workshops)
• Fun Zumba class
• 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the 3* Hotel Piccadilly
• Dinner each night
• Nightly entertainment with dancing

Brand new to 2014, experience the ultimate salsa weekend for beginners at the Hotel Piccadilly in Bournemouth, with George Martini and Hender Corredor Escalante.

A tribute to the new British comedy Cuban Fury, we offer a fun, sociable weekend of salsa for beginners and improvers to learn all the basic steps, body movement and musicality in a relaxed and informal environment.

Staying half board in the elegant 3* Hotel Piccadilly, you will enjoy at least six hours of salsa classes, nightly salsa social events, parties, fun and competitions, the opportunity to explore the cosmopolitan seaside town of Bournemouth at the height of summer, and much more!

Call now on 0207 099 4816 to secure your place.

Be the first to experience Salsa Fury in Bournemouth! Here are some testimonials from our customers - 

"It’s an absolute joy for me to write a letter of appreciation to you and your whole team for the totally fantastic weekend that I have just had dancing Salsa. 'Salsa tuition - professional, sensitive, empowering."

"Great fun made special by terrific hosts."

"Brilliant way to meet like-minded people and Salsa the night away!" 

"V. relaxing and the organized events v. enjoyable. Liked having the choice to be independent as and when we pleased."

If you're new to Salsa then this is definately the holiday for you! Our UK breaks are ideal for beginners - it's a fantastic way to sample a dance weekend where you can enjoy the dancing, and the destination at a great price! Rather than offer non-stop classes and workshops, you'll go thorough syllabus split over three days along with social evenings and time to relax and explore the local area.  

George Martini and Hender Corredor-Escalante bring their unique brand of fun and entertainment to this sociable salsa weekend, with top class teaching and hosting.

This provisional itinerary gives you an idea of what the weekend might look like. Some details may change. 

Day 1
Arrival and welcome meeting
Introductory Salsa class and level decider (1 hour)
Salsa social event in the hotel, with dancing and music until late

Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel
0930 - Salsa classes (3 hours)
Optional Zumba class

Free afternoon to enjoy the beach
Dinner in the hotel
Salsa class (1 hour)
Salsa social event, with dancing and music until late

Day 3
Breakfast in the hotel
0930 - Salsa class(1 hour)
Afternoon - Free time before making your way home

Your Salsa course will be no less than 6 hours long, and all tuition and nightly social events will take place in the hotel.

Aimed at complete beginners and improver dancers, you will learn basic steps, body movement and musicality. Classes will include beginners bachata and merengue as well as a Zumba experience giving you an ultimate salsa dance experience!

Your hosts and teachers will be George Martini and Hender Corredor-Escalante.

George Martini is a an extremely popular and experienced figure in the dance world and his enthusiasm, professionalism, charisma and inclusive teaching mean he is always in demand. George teaches and hosts on many of our UK dance and fitness breaks and passionate about salsa and Latin dance. With many years of experience teaching Latin dance to adults since the 1990s, one day he took his then 5 year old daughter along to classes, inspiring him to launch his company Salsa Kids in Schools, teaching children to dance as part of their usual physical activities. George is also qualified in Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Zumbatomic, Masala Bhangra and more.

Hender Corredor-Escalante originates from Venezuela and runs Salsa Nativa, organising some of Swindon's most popular salsa nights. With 15 years' teaching experience under his belt, Hender provides salsa classes that promote Energy, Power, Passion, Fun & Laughter! Hender also teaches Bachata,Merengue, Cha Cha Cha & Reggaeton as well as Zumba.

Bournemouth offers a variety of restaurant choices, from traditional fish and chips to fast food and top-end dining experiences so you'll be spoilt for choice.

In addition to your holiday we offer you a variety of optional extras to enrich your experience and  add some local colour.  There are no optional extras currently available for this trip.

 

You'll receive a course itinerary with information on the location of classes and your teachers on arrival, along with information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips to ensure you get the most from your trip!

To make the most of the destination, we've done some research to give you a list of 10 things you must do in Bournemouth!

1. Visit the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum - an eclectic mix of treasures from around the world including famous paintings and gems collected by the Russell-Cotes family. Or join us between the dates of the 20th of September and the12th of October for the Arts by the Sea Festival. Including the best outdoor performance, dance, film, digital art, sculpture, live music, light installations and sound. Expect the unexpected.

2. Do the Pier to Pier walk. Start at either Bournemouth or Boscombe Pier and finish at the other. Enjoy the scenic stroll along the promenade and treat yourself to coffee and cake at one of the many cafes, restaurants or hotels at either end.

3. Whatever the season, discover Bournemouth's many parks and gardens. Learn about flowers, insects, birds and animals that inhabit the diverse countryside. For information contact the Tourist Information Centre on 0845 051 1700.

4. Be a culture vulture! Bournemouth offers something for everyone in its top entertainment venues. The Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Pavilion Theatre offer live entertainment across the genres of classical music, rock and pop, musicals, children's shows, comedy, ballet, ice shows and ice skating. With over 40 classes a week, the new Pavilion Dance Centre, at the back of the Pavilion Theatre means you can learn new dance styles each day.

5. Enjoy high tea; the ultimate British tradition! Enjoy tea, sandwiches and cake at one of our many hotels, cafes and restaurants, after your feet need a break from shopping in the many boutiques and department stores.

6. Hire a beach hut, another great British tradition. Did you know Bournemouth invented the beach hut back in 1908 and still rents out the oldest in the world? OR hire one of the new funky surf reef 'beach pods', based at Boscombe Beach - the ultimate in style.

7. Get in the water! The sea off Bournemouth beach is perfect for early morning swimming, surf lessons and body boarding. There are plenty of watersports to choose from in Bournemouth and neighbouring Poole - even if you're a beginner!

8. Pack a picnic - indulge your nostalgic side while in Bournemouth and set off for a good old-fashioned picnic. We've picked five of the best picnic spots for you to try out.

9. Make a splash - award winning Littledown Centre has great facilities for all the family with a large swimming pool with fun flumes for the kids, swimming lanes for the adults and a baby pool. As well as swimming there's a gym and many classes - just turn up! If you're looking for thrills and rides, then head towards Splashdown at Tower Park. Enjoy a choice of 12 fantastic water flumes, an indoor pool for the little ones and an interactive water play area for under 8s!

10. Feeling sporty? Have a game of tennis on our all weather outdoor courts set in the beautiful Bournemouth Upper Gardens. Or why not try your hand at bowling - we have many bowling greens set in exquisite landscapes and you don't have to be a member to have a go. Or hire some bikes and cycle off into the sunset! For the keen golfer or for a bit of fun there are plenty of golf courses in the area to choose from.
 

Bournemouth has a  variety of entertainments to suit all ages and there is a good choice of pubs, bars and restaurants in the town centre. For those wishing to dance late into the night, there are some great local nightclubs!

Transport to Bournemouth is not included in your holiday price. Please see "How To Get There" for details of transport.    

Bournemouth is centrally located on the south coast and serviced by public transport, good road links, an international airport and nearby ports.

Travel by Bus or Coach

There are plenty of coach providers offering great prices on travel to and from Bournemouth. All coaches arrive in the heart of Bournemouth, right next to the train station, where taxis and local buses are waiting to take you to your hotel, the town centre or seafront. Try Wilts & Dorset buses to get you around and Streamline Warren taxis or United Taxis.

Travel by Train

Bournemouth is well served by the rail network with two railway stations in the Borough - the main Bournemouth station and Pokesdown to the East.
Cross country trains provide an excellent train service to and from various locations around the UK. Many train operators provide a comprehensive service to London Waterloo with a journey time of as little as 97 minutes. Many lines also serve Southampton, Winchester and Basingstoke to the East, with Poole, Wareham, Dorchester and Weymouth to the West.
Other train lines serve destinations to the North with direct trains to Reading, Oxford, Birmingham & the Midlands, Manchester and the Northwest, Yorkshire (Sheffield, Leeds, York), Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland.

Bournemouth is accessible from all parts of the UK by train - check your local station for the best route to take.

Health and Fitness: There are no particular health requirements for a dance holiday. However you should be able to dance for at least 2 hours a day in order to be able to enjoy the classes. Feel free to give us a call if you have any concerns - 0207 099 4816.

Bournemouth enjoys a mild British climate and July can offer some pleasant sunshine and temperatures of up to 26 degrees.

Although you can dance barefoot, we recommend that you bring comfortable gym shoes or trainers/jazz shoes for the dance classes and something more formal for the evenings. Your shoes should be comfortable and supportive - don't let anything ruin your dance holiday! Lightweight cotton socks are advisable to avoid suffering from sweaty and blistered feet!  Comfortable loose clothing for the classes are also recommended but feel free to glam it up in the evenings!