- Full Programme of classes, delivered by top instructors Leo Henriquez, Salsa Lee, Katarina, Jason Canning & the Copacabana Team
- Beautyful Ballroom Setting
- 2 nights accommodation at the stylish 4* Cavendish Hotel
- Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
- Party at the Cavendish on Friday & at Brighton´s hottest Salsa Party on Saturday!
NB: Accommodation based on twin-share.
*SINGLE TRAVELLING LADIES* BOOKINGS NOW ON A WAITING LIST - this is to keep the gender balance in place
The town is bursting with so many things to see and do that you might want to extend your visit to fit more in. There are plenty of places to visit and fun things to do for all ages. Explore the area's history , discover 1066 castles, museums and art galleries, relax and enjoy the views of Beachy Head, local parks and gardens, sample the local produce from the town's vineyards and farmers markets, enjoy fun filled trips to the seaside or South Downs National Park, spend the day shopping and then soak up the local atmosphere in one of the many restaurants, wine bars or traditional pubs.
Join our super friendly Salsa weekend by the sea, where you will make new friends, and take your dancing to another level!
Dive headlong into a rich and heady mix of sun, sea and salsa, with hosts master instructor Leo Henriquez and leading salsa musicality expert, Lee Knights and their team.
Our expert instructors have created a unique salsa syllabus & workshop programme, aimed at helping you grow as a dancer over a single weekend. This Cuban Salsa in a Weekend holiday is based on a step by step, integrated fast-track course, covering a myriad of Cuban dance styles and rhythms, and combining this with plenty of opportunities for practice, repetition, revision. This will give you the embedded muscle memory you need to own new moves, new styles, new rhythms, and take these away with you after the holiday!
With instruction in small, friendly groups, our Copacabana Cuban Salsa holiday is right for you whatever your level of experience, from beginners, to improvers, intermediates and even training salsa instructors.
We have a special bonus move for you too – the chance to train for UKA Dance Salsa & Rueda de Casino medals! You could even take steps towards training as a UKA Dance Salsa Instructor – or going for accreditation as an existing Salsa Instructor! This is an optional part of our Salsa in a Weekend Holiday, and it is on offer if you want to try it.
Over the weekend, there are workshops on: * Cuban Salsa * Rueda de Casino * Cuban Son * Rumba & Orishas in salsa partner-work * Cha Cha cha * Salsa Musicality * Bachata * Beginner, Improver, Intermediate Courses in Cuban Salsa * UKA Dance Salsa Medals & UKA Dance Salsa Teacher Training Course.
Staying with Bed & Breakfast at the lovely Cavendish Hotel you will enjoy a choice of high energy dance classes, nightly social events and time to relax and explore the lively seaside town of Eastbourne.
A special highlight on Saturday night is a chance to dance the night away at a top Brighton hot spot – the Copacabana club - and party til the early hours with passionate seaside salseros and salseras! entrance is included.
Our UK weekends are an ideal getaway to enjoy dance, make new friends and explore some of the UK’s most popular resorts. Whilst we include a full dance schedule our weekends also offer you a revitalising break and the chance to experience one of our holidays without breaking the bank.
Call Club Dance Holidays to book on 0207 099 4816.
"Brilliant way to meet like-minded people and dance the night away!"
"Liked having choice to be independent as and when you please."
"Its 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. It has become one of our all-time top three holidays to date. 'Salsa tuition - professional, sensitive, empowering."
"Great fun made special by a terrific host."
With instruction in small, friendly groups, our Copacabana Cuban Salsa holiday is right for you whatever your level of experience, from beginners, to improvers, intermediates and even training salsa instructors.
Here's a provisional itinerary which gives you an idea of what the weekend might look like. Some details may change.
Friday Schedule
Classes 20:30 – 22:30
Cuban Salsa & Rueda with Salsa Lee Beginners/Improvers – 20:00
Cuban Salsa & Rueda for Experienced Dancers with Leo – 21:00
Social Dance until late with Dj Leo
Saturday Breakfast in the hotel
10:00 – 13:00 Beginners/Improvers/Fast-track Salsa with Salsa Lee
10:00 – 11:30 Cuban Salsa/Partnerwork
11.30 - 12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 – 13.00 Rueda de Casino Beginners/Improvers/
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 17:30 Experienced Fast-track Salsa with Leo
14:30 – 16:00 Cuban Son (Improvers/Experienced)
16.00 - 16:30 Tea Break
16:30 – 17:30 Cuban Rumba into Casino (Improvers/Experienced)
Dinner 18:30
Saturday Evening: CopaCubana Party Night in Brighton – The Fun Continues! From 20:30 to 03:00!!
20:30 – 22:30 – Salsa & Bachata Classes
Sunday
10:00-12:15 Beginners/Improvers Cuban Salsa with Salsa Lee
10:00 – 10:45 Cuban Salsa Partnerwork – Refresh, Revise, Practise
Coffee Break
11.15- 12.15 Rueda de Casino / Partnerwork Improv – Refresh, Revise, Practise, Grow
12:15 – 13:45 LUNCH
13:45 – 16:00 Experienced / Cuban Salsa with Leo
13:45 – 14:30 Refresh, Revise, Practice, Grow – Cuban Son
Tea Break
15:00 – 1600 Orishas into Rueda de Casino
16:00- 17:00 – Salsa Afternoon Delight - Party-time! Everybody Together, Dancing til you drop, practise and reinforce everything you’ve learned this weekend!