Line Dance in Santa Susana with Michelle Risley - This holiday is no longer available -

• Flights from London
• Other regional airports available on request
• Return airport transfers
• 7 nights half board accommodation in the four star Aqua Hotel Onabrava, Santa Susana
• 12 hours line dance tuition with Michelle Risley
• Nightly line dance entertainment and fun from Michelle and her team
• Optional day trip to Barcelona
• Welcome Drink and Orientation Pack on arrival

A brand new holiday for 2015, with Michelle Risley in the cosmopolitan resort of Santa Susana.

Our line dance holidays are all about fun, relaxation, friendship and, of course, dance. Not only will you learn new choreographies and dance to your old favourites, you will laugh, make friends, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a cocktail or three!
 

Join Michelle and her team at the 4 star Aqua Hotel Onabrava in Santa Susana for daily line dance classes for improver dancers upwards as well as dancing, entertainment and fun every evening. Plus, there will be plenty of time to sight-see of just laze by the pool.
 

Our line dance holidays are suitable for Improver dancers upwards. It would be handy to have a grasp of the basics and have at least a year's experience in line dancing, however on this break all levels will be catered for and floor splits given if required. As well as all dance levels, all music genres covered, this break is definitely ‘Something for everyone’. This is a sociable and fun week and a wonderful way to indulge in your passion while meeting up and making new friends.

We have chosen the resort of Santa Susana because of its great weather, idyllic setting and sight-seeing opportunities.

Sample Itinerary
This is a provisional itinerary aiming to give you an idea of what your holiday will look like. There will be some elements which will change:

DAY 1
Arrival and transfer to hotel
Afternoon - Activity suggestion: We suggest that you spend your first afternoon settling into the hotel or discovering the town.
Evening - Overview of the week; Dinner included; Welcome drink and Line dance Social

DAYS 2 - 6
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings OR take a midweek day trip to Barcelona (£TBC)
Evening - Dinner included; Line dance Social

DAY 7
Morning - Line Dance Workshops
Afternoon - Lunch and free time to sunbathe and enjoy the Hotel facilities and surroundings
Evening - Dinner included; Farewell party

DAY 8
Transfer to Barcelona Airport.

 

There will be twelve hours of line dance workshops over the week. The workshops will be directed to the level and taste of the group; a balanced mix of music and dances by various choreographers throughout the week for all levels of dancer. Dance booklets of all scripts will be available for each dancer.

All the line dancing conveniently takes place in the hotel; weather permitting we will dance outside so be sure to bring your sun cream and sun hat! 

Your host and instructor on this holiday will be Michelle Risley of Peace Train.

As a family, the Risleys were looking for a hobby to do together so, in 1995, they went to a Line Dance class and they were all hooked. Quite quickly Michelle was asked to teach at a new local class. She discovered that she loved teaching and started her own club ‘Peace-Train’ 16 years ago with (Mum) Kathy, (Dad) DJ Tony. Michelle is resident instructor for various events in the UK and also guest instructor at events in the UK and Europe. She has been honoured to be nominated for the last 4 years for the prestigious Linedancer Magazine’s Crystal Boot Awards in several categories: Female Dance Personality, UK Instructor, UK Choreographer and various dances. Michelle’s well known dances include Full House (The Gambler), Smile, Write Your Number, Play On and The Wanderer.
 

Catalonia has become renowned internationally for food and the culture of eating. In recent years, the new wave of experimental gastronomic chefs, such as Ferran Adria (the founder of El Bulli restaurant), have brought the region to the world's attention. However, Catalonia has been a must-visit location for food lovers for many years.

Its location on the Mediterranean coast offers a generous and varied selection of ingredient options, allowing for some imaginative results.Seafood dishes are impressive and vegetables such as tomatoes, red peppers, aubergines, mushrooms and artichokes are in abundance. However, it is easy to forget that a lot of Catalonia is also made up of mountains and fields where pigs and sheep can roam. Thus, the Catalan interest in 'May Y Mantagna' ('Sea and Mountain' - think 'Surf n Turf'!) - the concept of having fish and meat on the same plate.

During your trip there are certain dishes that you will not be able to avoid - such as Pan Con Tomate and Crema Catalana. And then there are the dishes that you will have to make more of an effort to seek out.

Meat Dishes

Butifarra: An uncured spiced sausage with similarities to Cumberland sausage. Used both in cooking and as a tapa with 'pa amb tomaquet' (see above)

Escudellla: Catalan stew made with a piece of meat, beans, potatoes, cabbage and sometimes pasta. It is made into three courses of food: a broth, followed by the meat course, followed by the vegetable course.

Xai Rostit Amb 12 Cabeçes d'All: Literally translated this means "Lamb Roasted with 12 Heads of Garlic" - it does what it says on the tin!

Embutidos: This is the collective name for a platter of cured meats, including fuet (pork) and jamon from the Vic region.

Fish Dishes

Esqueixada: A salad made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, red wine vinegar and shredded 'bacalao'. Bacalao is salt cod and is very typical to the region - cod preserved in salt and soaked before serving.

Fideuas: Like a seafood paella, but served with short noodles, rather than rice.

Suquet de Peix: A Seafood Stew with potatoes, garlic and tomato. A wide variety of fish can be used in the stew, depending on what has been caught that day

Bonne Appétit, or as they say in Catalonia 'Bon Profit'!

What are optional extras?  In addition to your holiday we also offer you a variety of optional extras to make your holiday even richer and add some local colour.  You can buy your optional extras at the welcome meeting at the beginning of your holiday.  We will ask you to pay in cash and fill out a form.  Details and prices will be given on arrival.

On Arrival: You will receive a detailed itinerary and details of any optional extras. We also include information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips.

Overview of the Week and Welcome Drink: At the beginning of the week there is an Overview of the Week where your tour host will tell you about all details of your holiday. At the Overview of the Week you can buy your optional extras (see below). Also at the start of the week, Club Dance Holidays will invite you to be our guest to a drink.

Free time: We encourage you to explore the local area and make use of the excellent hotel facilities. This can be done when you please around the activities and dance classes that we have organized for you. Your tour host will be on hand for any queries you may have about the local area.

Banks and Money: The easiest way to obtain euros is by using a credit card at one of the numerous cash points. You can buy small amounts, as often as you like, at any time, without queuing. You will need to know your P.I.N. Cash points are very easy to use. Bank opening hours are normally 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Banks will change cash, travellers cheques and will sell you currency on your credit card providing the lines to Britain are open. You will always need to show your passport at a bank.

Tipping is generally less common in Spain than in Britain. There is no need to tip taxis but it is usual to leave a 5 - 10% tip at a restaurant if you are particularly pleased with your dinner/lunch.

We feel our tour hosts work hard to give you an exceptional holiday and sometimes you may find that they add some special touches which are beyond the call of duty. If you agree with us, you might wish to show your appreciation by way of a tip. You can do this by putting money in an envelope on your own or by getting together with other guests. This evidently is entirely at your discretion.

Making friends with the Locals and people not on the holiday: Unfortunately we cannot allow people not booked on our Club Dance Holiday to join in on any of the organised activities and we ask for your discretion is this respect. However we can offer a flight exclusive package for people already in Spain, thus enabling them to stay with the group and join in all activities and lessons. Please see www.clubdanceholidays.co.uk or contact our UK Reservations Team (0207 099 4816) for details.

 

The Line Dance Socials will be filled endless fun, laughter and line dancing with best country and modern line dance music, animation, fancy dress and Salsa animation!! Leading the fun in these Line Dance Socials will be our guest line dance teacher Michelle Risley and her team.

The evening line dancing takes place in a private room in your fabulous 4 star hotel.

Airport Hotel, Lounge & Parking: We can arrange a hotel for you the night before your flight this will include parking, arrange access to the airport lounge or just arrange your airport parking for you. Please contact us for a quote: theteam@clubdanceholidays.com

Flights : Flights are included from London. Other regional departures are also available at a supplement; please call us for details.

Transfers : We include return airport transfers from Barcelona airport to your hotel when you arrive between 9am and 5pm on the start and end dates of the holiday.


 

Transfers : We include return airport transfers from Barcelona airport to your hotel when you arrive between 9am and 5pm on the start and end dates of the holiday.

If you're arriving at a different time or on a different day, you can catch a taxi to the Aqua Hotel Onabrava for around 60 euros.
 

Books on Catalonia: It may be worth your while reading up on your destination before you go. We recommend The Lonely Planet Guide to Catalonia and Catalonia: A Cultural History by Michael Eaude.

Budgeting for your holiday: Here are some guidelines on prices, to help you do your own calculations. Please refer to the optional extra section of the fact sheet for the prices of the optional extras.
 

Three course meal including drinks in the centre of town: 20 - 25 euros.
Rum and coke in a nightclub: 5 euros
Beer in a bar/cafe: 3 euros
Coffee in a bar/cafe: 2 euros

Health and Fitness: There are no particular health requirements for a dance holiday. However you should be able to dance for at least two hours a day in order to be able to enjoy the dance classes.
Insurance, Visa and Passport Requirements: Refer to the brochure for full details. In brief, Insurance is a condition of booking. Visas may be required for non EU citizens. British nationals need a full passport to travel to Spain.

Joining Instructions: You receive these about 10 days before the start of your holiday. They will include the address and phone number of the hotel, transfer details, and emergency contact numbers.
 

In June temperatures average 24 degrees and there should be plenty of summer sunshine.

Useful Things to Bring
Camera
Shoes suitable for walking around the streets
Spring/Summer clothing for day
Jacket for evenings
Swimming costume and suntan lotion
This fact sheet and Joining Instructions
Passport, money, plane ticket.

What to wear for dancing: We recommend that you bring comfortable leather sole shoes, dance trainers or cowboy boots for the classes and Socials. Your shoes should be comfortable and supportive. Wear lightweight cotton socks to avoid sweaty and blistered feet! It is probable that you may get through quite a few clothes in the workshops and dancing at night (you can get quite hot!) so bring a variety of outfits. Wear comfortable loose clothing for the classes and the evenings. The dress code at night is pretty informal. Some of you may wish to dress country and western style.