- A thorough and entertaining Zumba® dance and fitness syllabus with George and Vivian (see classes and workshops)
- Taster sessions in Masala Bhangra and Belrobics
- 2 nights’ accommodation in the centrally located 3* Trouville Hotel
- Dinner each night
- Social evenings with dancing and music
Your weekend includes a high-energy daily schedule of Zumba® lessons with George Martini and Vivian Perez. You'll enjoy taster sessions in Masala Bhangra and Belrobics, evening entertainment and time to check out the local sights and dance the night away in a social group of like-minded people. Definately a weekend by the sea with a difference!
Staying half board in the comfort of the elegant 3* Trouville hotel you will enjoy at least six hours of high energy Zumba® and related classes, evening entertainment, the opportunity to explore the delights of the Isle of Wight and more...
Call us now to secure your place on 0207 099 4816.
"I have been on several Dance Holidays and they have all been great."
"The best holiday I've ever had - a chance to relax and laugh with like minded people."
"Confidence building, lovely location, fantastic dance teachers, inspirational."
Whether you've experienced a Zumba class or not, our UK breaks are ideal for everyone. Whether you're a newcomer to dance or someone looking for an altogether more glamorous dance-based workout, this is the perfect opportunity for you to sample the hottest dance and fitness craze of the moment with Club Dance Holidays. We can guarantee that once you experience Zumba® with us and a group of like-minded people in a fun, lively environment, you will be hooked! Discover something new and enjoy your time in one of the UK's top cities or resorts, make friends and have the most fun you can squeeze into one weekend with Club Dance Holidays.
So you can see what the average weekend might look like, we've prepared a provisional itinerary below. Some details may change.
Day 1
Afternoon arrival and welcome meeting
Zumba® taster session
Dinner in the hotel
Latin inspired dancing at a local venue
Day 2
Breakfast in the hotel
10.00 - Zumba® dance classes (2 hours)
Free time for lunch
1500 - Masala Bhangra taster session
1600 Belrobics taster session
Dinner in the hotel
Latin inspired social evening in the hotel.
Day 3
Breakfast in the hotel and check out of your room*
0930 – Zumba® dance classes (2 hours)
Afternoon - Free time before making your way home
*late check-out subject to availability
Our weekend schedule aims to include as much Zumba as possible, along with related classes including Masala Bhangra. With at least four hours' of Zumba over the weekend, as well as taster sessions in Masala Bhangra, Sentao and Booiaka, we can ensure you will get the very best fitness and Zumba experience with us.
Zumba
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That's exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It's an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that's bringing together people across the globe. Since its inception in 2001, Zumba® Fitness has grown to become the world's largest - and most successful - dance-fitness program with more than 10 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages attending Zumba® classes in over 90,000 locations across more than 110 countries.
Masala Bhangra
The Masala Bhangra Workout® is an exercise dance routine that modernizes the high-energy folk dance of Bhangra by blending traditional Bhangra dance steps and the exhilaration of Bollywood (Hindi film) moves, seen recently in the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire! This unique dance mixes cardiovascular with fun, and is suitable for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Masala Bhangra® is an ACE and AFAA approved fitness program and devised by Sarina Jain, the "Jane Fonda of India.
Belrobics
Belrobics is a belly dance inspired fitness programme like no other. Our aim is to inspire women of all shapes and sizes, to have confidence in their own bodies whilst keeping fit.
In each class, moves are broken down quickly and put to pre-choreographed Belrobics routines. These routines stay the same, with different levels within a class, for 8 weeks and then the moves and routines change. Belrobics is therefore suitable for all participants; for those who are beginners and for those who are experienced, as everyone learns new dances every two months to music that is carefully chosen to inspire and uplift the mind.
The roots of Belrobics are in Belly Dance which is one of the world’s oldest dances. It was especially created for women, by women, the movements within this dance working with the female form toning every muscle. The Belrobics dances are designed to work different areas of the body and the cardio element keeps the heart rate lifted. However, there is more to this programme than simply toning and exercising the body. The belly dance moves also increase self confidence as women feel feminine without having to be a certain size, age or ethnic origin. Belrobics is true to this principal making this programme very appealing as participants feel comfortable dancing and celebrating who they are whilst embracing and learning to love their body. Hence the strap line - ‘Shimmy your way to a fitter you’ - Belrobics philosophy is to love and embrace the body you are in and stay healthy in that body; physically and mentallyAll classes will take place within the hotel.
We work with some of the UK's best fitness and Zumba® instructors, all of whom carry official qualifications and have many years' experience in dance and fitness instruction so you get the very best from your holiday experience.
George Martini George is a an extremely popular and experienced figure in the Zumba world and his enthusiasm, professionalism, charisma and inclusive teaching mean he is always in demand. George teaches and hosts on all of our UK dance and fitness breaks and is qualified in Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Zumbatomic, Masala Bhangra and more and runs his own company providing salsa classes for school children. George has always been passionate about Latin dance and fitness and his infectious style has won him many fans in his hometown of Oxford and throughout the UK.
Vivian Perez London-based Vivian says: "Since I was a little girl, I have always loved to dance. Coming from a family of artists, music and dance have always played a big role in my life and I have danced Flamenco, Salsa, Bollywood, etc. In 2010 I took part in my first Zumba® Class and I loved it so much, it took me just that one class to suddenly realise that I could be turning things around in my life and do more of what I am truly passionate about. I decided there and then to use my existing skills and teach dance & fitness, as well as inspire others to lead happier & healthier lifestyles."
Jenny Muhlwa (Belrobics) Jenny Muhlwa, the founder of Belrobics had always loved dance and fitness. Whilst working in the South of France she stumbled across a Moroccan belly dance teacher and fell in love with the dance. She trained closely with her teacher and was soon performing. Jenny then got the opportunity to work as a dance teacher in Turkey. Here she started experimenting with different teaching techniques and found a formula in her belly dance class that really appealed. The women loved this new style: their dance improved, their fitness improved and their confidence improved. Belrobics was born and the classes kept growing.
Jenny wanted to bring Belrobics back to the UK and so set up classes in her home town Sheffield in 2007. Since then she has made many TV and radio appearances and hundreds of women have enjoyed attending Belrobics classes
Shanklin offers a wide variety of restaurant choices, from traditional fish and chips on the promenade to popular pasta and pizza chains and top-end dining experiences. So all you have to do is pick!
What are optional extras? 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 will receive a course itinerary with information on the location of classes and your teachers on arrival. We also include information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips to ensure you make the most of your weekend.
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The Isle of Wight has a wide variety of entertainment to suit all ages so you will be spoilt for choice! There are a variety of pubs, bars and restaurants on the seafront for you to choose from and for those wishing to dance late into the night, there are some great local nightclubs to show off your moves!
Car ferry is available from as little as £50 per car return via Wightlink and Red Funnel. We're more than happy to assist with ferry bookings - just give us a call on 0207 099 4816.
Wightlink
Portsmouth – Fishbourne
Fishbourne – Portsmouth
Red Funnel
Southampton – East Cowes
East Cowes – Southampton
Plane, Coach, Train…
The Isle of Wight is served by three Ferry companies - Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel. Between them, they offer 3 high-speed and 3 car ferries from Portsmouth ( & Southsea), Lymington and Southampton. Journey times vary from around 10 to 60 minutes depending upon your choice of ferry route.
The ferry trip is a great way to start your holiday. You'll come across yachts, luxury liners, huge oil tankers, container vessels and Navy warships, as you cross The Solent, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world. There is always something to see so keep your camera ready!
All passenger ferry routes connect with bus routes and in Ryde the Island Line train station.
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. If you have any concerns or queries, please feel free to contact the team on 0207 099 4816 who are more than happy to advise you.
The Isle of Wight enjoys a mild British climate and September sees a good deal of late summer sunshine.
Although you can dance barefoot, we recommend that you bring comfortable gym shoes or trainers/jazz shoes for your dance classes and something more formal for the evenings. Your shoes should be comfortable and supportive. Lightweight cotton socks can help you from getting sweaty and blistered feet so be sure not to leave them at home! We recommend comfortable loose clothing for the classes too, but feel free to glam it up Indian style in the evenings!