Best of Both Worlds in Eastbourne - This holiday is no longer available -

• An entertaining dance syllabus in Ballroom / Modern and Latin and Tango - the "Best of Both Worlds™ " (see classes and workshops)
• 2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in the 3* Mansion Lions Hotel
• Dinner each night
• Nightly entertainment with freestyle dancing
• A complimentary pre-holiday Dance Matrix Introductory dance session
 

Enjoy a weekend by the sea with a difference! This is the second of our Best of Both Worlds™ series and is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all, learn a new skill and make friends in a fun, sociable environment. 

The weekend offers a combination of Ballroom / Modern and Latin and Tango tuition so you can have the chance to dance a style you love as well as learn something new.  Best of Both Worlds™ comprises of two dance weekends in total - Isle of Wight and Eastbourne  (discounts available if you book both). The two weekend schedule allows progressive learning but each weekend can also stand alone. It's a great way to dip into the worlds of Ballroom and Tango!

The Best of Both Worlds™ format makes greater use of both the teacher and ballroom to deliver two complete holidays in one, adding significantly greater value for you. Ballroom and Latin American dancers can try Tango and vice versa and thus cross-fertilising the benefits of the respective experiences.

Dance Matrix Bonus:  And to boost your holiday experience even further, everyone who books will receive a complimentary Dance Matrix Introductory Dance Taster Session at a Dance Matrix centre, of your choice (UK or ROI only), in any of the styles offered on the holiday to help prepare you for the weekend!

Call us now on 0207 099 4816 to secure your place!

"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. Tuition - professional, sensitive, empowering."   "Very relaxing, and the organized events - very enjoyable. Liked having the choice to be independent as and when we pleased."   'Brilliant way to meet like-minded people and dance the night away!'    "Great fun made special by terrific hosts."

The third in our Best of Both Worlds™ series, this weekend offers a continuation of the themes explored on our Isle of Wight weekend (8 - 10 March) and Torquay weekend (5 - 7 July). The Best of Both Worlds comprises of three dance weekends in total (Isle of Wight, Torquay and Eastbourne), offering Ballroom / Modern and Latin tuition alongside Tango. The three weekend schedule allows progressive learning but each weekend can also stand alone as a great way to dip into the worlds of Ballroom and Tango.

Our UK breaks are ideal for newcomers to Ballroom and / or Tango - a fantastic, great value way to sample a dance weekend without having to travel abroad. Rather than offer non-stop classes and workshops we include a thorough syllabus split over three days along with social evenings and time to relax and explore the local area.

The Best of Both Worlds™ : A typical dance weekend might include, for example, morning sessions with the afternoons largely at leisure. However, Best of Both Worlds™ format makes greater use of both the teacher and ballroom to deliver two complete holidays in one, adding significantly greater value and offering a wider appeal. Ballroom and Latin American dancers can try Tango and vice versa and thus cross-fertilise the benefits of the respective experiences.

Paul and his team bring their unique brand of fun and entertainment to this sociable dance weekend, with top class teaching and hosting.
 

This is a provisional itinerary, aiming to give you an idea of what the weekend might look like. Some details may change.

DAY 1
18:00
Meet your hosts for an informal Welcome Drink in the Hotel Bar

1900
Tango Taster in The Ballroom
A gentle introduction to Tango especially for first-time Tango dancers

Dinner in the Restaurant followed by an informal social practice with a little tuition in The Ballroom.
The dancing will include a balanced mix of  The Best of Ballroom, Latin American and Tango.

DAY 2
Breakfast in the Restaurant
 
9:30
The Best of Ballroom Master Class
We explore the Waltz in a staged journey from Beginner level
through to a dazzling enhancement for experienced dancers.

10:30
Coffee and Supervised Practice

11:00
The Best of Latin American Master Class
We enjoy the classic Rumba as we develop a simple variation
in to something even more special and exciting and featuring
“Know-how wow” for the ladies.

12:00
Personal Lessons by arrangement
Please clear the Ballroom

Lunch Break (Lunch not included)

13:30
The Best of Tango Master Class
A beautiful, simple and practical but leadable floorcraft figure
that even recent beginners will love to dance.

14:30
Supervised Tango Práctica

15:00
The Best of Tango Master Class
Introducing a more challenging menu of moves with style and sophistication for our more experienced Tango dancers.

16:00
Tea and Supervised Tango Práctica for all levels

Dinner in the Restaurant
followed by an informal social practice with a little tuition in Ballroom
The dancing will include a balanced mix of  The Best of Ballroom, Latin American and Tango.

DAY 3
Breakfast in the Restaurant
 
9:30
Consolidation of the Ballroom & Latin American Master Classes

10:30
Coffee and Supervised Practice

11:00
Consolidation of the Tango Master Classes

12:00
Farewell and Departure

Best of Both Worlds™  format makes greater use of both the teacher and ballroom to deliver two complete holidays in one, adding significantly greater value and making the option more widely appealing. Ballroom and Latin American dancers can try Tango and vice versa and thus cross-fertilise the benefits of the respective experiences.

The dancing on the Friday and Saturday evenings is partially integrated. Ballroom dancers normally dance in the earlier part of the evening while Tango dancers typically start and finish later. In our format, music for mostly Ballroom and Latin American with a taste of Tango is played earlier in the evening and the balance changes later in the evening. So, up to roughly 2215 - 2230 is mainly Ballroom and Latin American when the music changes to mainly Tango, Milonga and Vals in tandas with Ballroom or Latin American cortinas. This has proved very popular and successful.

The classes or workshops will be layered so that a beginner or recent beginner can benefit from fun, do-able basic moves while an experienced dance guest will be able to take advantage of the introduction and layering of greater insights, styling and variations developing the same core move. Everyone’s a winner.
 

Paul Bottomer and his team will be your hosts and teachers on this Best of Both Worlds™ weekend.

Paul has been dancing since the age of seven. A successful period as a Professional Ballroom and Latin American competitor and later in Tango led to a popular Ballroom and Latin American school in the Midlands.

FOUR TIMES UNDEFEATED WORLD AND EUROPEAN TANGO SUPREME CHAMPION AND WORLD CUP WINNER

Paul studied Tango in Buenos Aires with the legendary Juan Carlos Copes and Maria Nieves, winning the Grand Slam of Tango competitions and retaining them from 1990-1994 before retiring undefeated. Subsequent winners of the World Championships included Carlos Gavito, Fernando Ghi and Guillermo Merlo.

AUTHOR AND DANCE JOURNALIST

Paul has written over a dozen dance instructional titles including Dance Class, How to Dance, the Dance Crazy and Dance Club series, Tango Argentino - The Technique. Many of these have now been translated. He is also a regular contributor to Dance Today and to Tango Review.Having decided to concentrate on the dance business, Paul moved to London and established a series of highly successful Salsa clubs, one of which was accredited with the title of 'London's No 1 Weekday Salsa Club' by Jazz FM.

He developed the concept of The Dance Matrix and launched it in 1998. Since then the innovative marketing techniques and know-how employed by the Dance Matrix has resulted in Britain's largest national network of leisure dance professionals specialising in the club dance styles.

Eastbourne offers a variety of restaurant choices, from traditional fish and chips to fast food and top-end dining experiences.

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.

 

On Arrival: You will receive a course itinerary with information on the location of classes and your teachers. We also include information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips.

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

Transport to this event is not included. We will be happy to help with advice on rail, bus and road travel.

Eastbourne is just 85 minutes by train from London Victoria and easily accessible by road. The Mansion Lions hotel has a prime location on Eastbourne's seafront, just a ten minute walk from Eastbourne's main railway station.

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.

Eastbourne enjoys a mild British climate but our Best of Both Worlds weekend will warm the coldest of cockles!

What to wear for dancing: You can dance barefoot or 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. Wear lightweight cotton socks to avoid sweaty and blistered feet! Wear comfortable loose clothing for the classes and feel free to glam it up in the evenings!