Ceroc MedFest - This holiday is no longer available -

• All Inclusive pass to the seven night Ceroc Mediterranean Festival
• Daily classes and workshops with the Ceroc team
• Pool parties most days
• Freestyle dancing every night
• Gala evening events and performances
• Fancy dress farewell party
• Optional group excursion for lunch and al-fresco freestyle dancing
• Return flights from London (regional departures available at a supplement)
•  Return shuttle transfer from Alicante Airport
• 7 nights' half board accommodation at the four star Hotel AR Diamante Beach, situated on Levante Beach and with three swimming pools, fitness centre, spa and a choice of restaurants and bars
• A Bilingual Club Dance Holidays tour host
• Time to relax and enjoy the beach, pool, local sights
• Welcome drink & orientation pack on arrival
• Book your own flight and get £120 off

NB: Price is based on twin-share accommodation. The supplement for a single room is £126 per person; alternatively we can arrange a room share for you.

**THERE IS A TEMPORARY STOP SALE ON BOOKINGS FOR SINGLE FEMALES. PLEASE CALL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR SINGLE MALES AND COUPLES**

Ambar Beach (Half Board) (Included) 

 Apartments are furnished to a high standard and offer one or two bedrooms, a large living area, balcony, kitchen facilities and bathroom (the two bedroom apartments have two bathrooms), as well as daily room service. Adjacent to the hotel Diamante Beach and with their own pool, guests at the apartments can also use all of the hotel facilities. An ideal choice for families or groups of friends.

Diamante Beach**** (Half Board) (Included) 

The AR Diamante Beach Spa is located on the Levante beach in the town of Calpe, a stunning location on the Costa Blanca in Spain’s Alicante province. The hotel’s unique style is characterised by its spectacular glass facade that lends an impressive source of natural illumination to the carefully designed interior.

There are no less than three outdoor pools, surrounded by attractive terraces dotted with palm trees and just a few steps from the seashore. The locally-renowned, modern Spa is one of the best on the Costa Blanca and has an additional indoor pool with water features as well as Turkish baths, sauna and an array of treatments. It has been totally renovated and opned to the public again in May 2013. There is also a gym and access to a nearby golf course.

Dining options include two a la carte restaurants serving local and international cuisine, a buffet restaurant, cafeteria and piano bar.

All 283 double rooms are attractively decorated and have large balconies, air conditioning, safe, wi-fi internet connection and private facilities and hairdryer.

Esmeralda Suites (Half Board) (Included) 

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Enjoy the now legendary Ceroc Mediterranean Festival 2014 in Calpe, Spain for a non-stop dance explosion in the sun, offering fantastic, high energy workshops and unforgettable parties at night!

Our largest annual event, MedFest now sees at least 500 revellers descend on the sun-drenched beaches of Spain's Costa Blanca for a jam-packed week of dancing with some of the UK's best loved Ceroc teachers.

Ceroc MedFest takes place in the elegant four star Hotel AR Diamante Beach, situated on Levante Beach and with three swimming pools, fitness centre, spa, a choice of restaurants and bars and two fantastic dance venues.

 New to 2014: The no-flight discount has been increased to £120 per person and we now include airport arrival and departure transfers in Alicante for those who book their own flight, (providing arrival is between 9am and 5pm on the start day of the holiday, and depart on the end day of the holiday.)

"I have once again thoroughly enjoyed the week of ceroc in Calpe and have already booked for next year. BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!!!"

"Wow what an amazing time!!!!!!!!"

"I danced my socks off. And then danced some more!"

"Fabulous choice of classes and workshops with a good balance of time to relax and enjoy the hotel and nearby beach"

"Your tour host in Calpe deserves a gold medal, she was brilliant. Always around and nothing was to much for her. I don''t know how she does it"

"I'm still re-living an amazing week, two weeks later. I have post-MedFest blues!"

Yes! This is THE sunshine dance event of the year, one of the biggest and best dance holidays in the world. Not only will you learn new moves you will make friends, soak up the sunshine and enjoy some epic freestyle dance nights with the Ceroc team.

We do recommend that you're not a complete beginner to Ceroc to really get the most out of this holiday. Take a few lessons before September, catch the bug, meet some like-minded Ceroc friends and come and join us in the sunshine!

As well as a jam-packed schedule of classes and workshops, pool parties and epic freestyles every night, you'll also have time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities, the lovely beach nearby and the local sights!

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

The provisional itinerary below gives you an idea of what your holiday will look like. There will be some elements which will change:

DAY 1
During the day - Arrive at Alicante Airport and transfer to the AR Diamante Beach and Spa
Evening - Overview of the week; Dinner included; Welcome drink and Ceroc MedFest freestyle night

DAY 2
During the day - Pick and mix Ceroc MedFest dance workshops and/or sunbathing around the hotel pool/beach
Late afternoon - Pool party with games around the hotel pool
Evening - Dinner included; Ceroc MedFest freestyle night

DAY 3
During the day - Pick and mix Ceroc MedFest dance workshops and/or sunbathing around the hotel pool/beach
Lunchtime - (OP) Sunbathing, barbeque lunch and dancing on the beach
Evening - Dinner included; Ceroc MedFest freestyle night

DAY 4
Free day to relax by the pool or on the beach, take a trip to Benidorm by boat (ask us for details), spend the day at the nearby Aqualandia water park, visit the beautiful city of Valencia, take a trip to the Algar Waterfalls or enjoy an afternoon pool party with the team. See "Optional Extras" for details of all excursions.
Evening - Dinner included; Ceroc MedFest freestyle night

DAY 5
During the day - Pick and mix Ceroc MedFest dance workshops and/or sunbathing around the hotel pool/beach
Late afternoon - Pool party with games around the hotel pool
Evening - Dinner included; CerocMed Fest freestyle night

DAY 6
During the day - Pick and mix Ceroc MedFestival dance workshops and/or sunbathing around the hotel pool/beach
Late afternoon - Pool party with games around the hotel pool
Evening - Dinner included; Ceroc MedFest freestyle night with Cabaret

DAY 7
During the day - Pick and mix Ceroc MedFest dance workshops and/or sunbathing around the hotel pool/beach
Later afternoon - Pool party with games around the hotel pool
Evening - Dinner included; Ceroc MedFest freestyle night. Farewell dance party with showcase by your Ceroc teaching team. Plus the 'Ceroc Med Festival 2014 Awards' (prizes given for Sexiest Dancer, Best Talker, Coolest Dips etc). FANCY DRESS THEME NIGHT TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

DAY 8
Check out and transfer to Alicante Airport or, if you have a later return flight leave your bags with reception and continue to enjoy the hotel facilities.
 

You'll experience a full schedule of dance workshops, with at least 5 hours to choose from each day.  These workshops will not only give you precious time with the top Ceroc teachers in the UK who will entertain you with their humour, personality and excellent teaching technique, but also will give you the opportunity to take different modules including: Styling, Lifts, Drops and Seducers, Dirty Dancing, Fancy Footwork, Close Moves, Stops Breaks, Pauses and more. This is a unique opportunity to widen your Ceroc repertoire, gain confidence within your dancing and dance as much as you want!

Venue of classes:  All the workshops will take place within the hotel.

All of our Ceroc events are gender balanced. We believe that gender balancing is an important feature of Ceroc events as it ensures maximum enjoyment for everyone. By nature, Ceroc requires a male lead and to create a successful event it is important for both men and women to have equal workshop and freestyle opportunities.

We strive to ensure a successful gender balance by creating appropriate promotions where necessary.

**THERE IS A TEMPORARY STOP SALE ON BOOKINGS FOR SINGLE FEMALES. PLEASE CALL TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST. BOOKINGS ARE OPEN FOR SINGLE MALES AND COUPLES**

You'll be dancing with the top names in Ceroc teaching from the UK. The teaching team are chosen not just for their great teaching technique but also for their charisma, sense of humour and fun. Among the teachers and DJs for 2014 will be:

Debbie Attwood
A renowned figure on the UK Ceroc scene, Debbie began teaching in 2001 as part of a fresh start after the breakdown of a relationship. She fell in love with it and two years later in 2003 opened a Ceroc franchise in her home county of Worcestershire. Debbie is still as passionate about Ceroc today as when she first started and has helped to run our annual Ceroc MedFest event for the past 7years.

Tim Sant
Tim has been dancing for 7 years and teaching for 5, managing Ceroc UK’s dance department as well as being a regular face on the Ceroc events scene, teaching at all the high-profile events.

In a short time, Ceroc has become Tim’s full time career, the main hub of his social nights out, and the catalyst for many of the fantastic friendships he has formed today. He maintains that Ceroc is simple to learn, yet looks stylish and sophisticated. It acts as a medium through which you can meet new people and partake in some phenomenal events.

From the man himself: “If you catch me out and about, come and say Hi and grab me for a dance. See you all at the next party..."

Maja Kocanova
Ceroc franchise owner Maja is a highly respected teacher and member of Ceroc Addiction. Maja is a regular on our Ceroc MedFest event and her style mixes a unique cocktail of hot rhythms, inspiring technique, sweeping footwork and plenty of attitude. With a background in Latin Ballroom, Tap dancing and Eastern European dancing, Maja offers her own unique and sassy Latin Ceroc style.

Franck Pauly and Sheena Assiph
Frenchman Franck opened the first ever Ceroc franchise north of the border in Scotland in 1992. His first Ceroc night was held in Glasgow and the franchise has since gone from strength to strength, Franck being a popular figure on the nationwide Ceroc scene. Franck's partner Sheena is one of the best known DJs on the scene and brings her own unique soundtrack to MedFest under her alias "Tigger Babe".

Mark and Lyndsey
From South Wales, and organisers of the Ceroc Welsh Championships, Mark and Lyndsey breathe fresh and funky life into the dance world. With dynamic routines, energetic moves and an overwhelming injection of fun, their classes are some of the most popular in the UK. Having scooped up a plethora of gold medals at numerous dance championships across the country, you know you are in exceptionally capable hands!

To ensure you get the most from your trip, we 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.  These are the optional extras that we anticipate running – actual details and prices will be confirmed on arrival. Some may require minimum numbers.

Benidorm Cruise with Lunch: Enjoy a 3 course lunch with al-fresco dancing, sight-seeing /sunbathing and more whilst travelling around the bay to Benidorm. Full day £45. Wednesday.

Sparty: Late-night party in the hotel spa with cava and chocolates included. £25.

Day Trip to Valencia: Travel by coach to Spain's 3rd and arguably most beautiful city by the sea, Valencia. Arrive back in time for dinner. Full day £30. Wednesday.

Aqualandia Water Park: A fun day at Aqualandia, close to Benidorm. Coach travel and entrance included. £42. Wednesday.

Algar Waterfalls: Day trip to visit (and take a dip in) the stunning Algar waterfalls. Departs at 1000 and returns by 1600. Lunch payable locally. Bring swimwear and a towel! £17. Wednesday.

Airport transfer from Alicante airport to hotel on 13/09. Available for those having an extra night at the beginning of the holiday. £25

On Arrival: You will receive a detailed itinerary and details of any optional extras along with information on the local sights, recommended restaurants and other helpful tips to ensure you get the most of your trip.

Tour Host: Over the week you will have a tour host who will be available to help you with any questions that you may have. They are present from the pickup at the airport until you go home, and also actively participate in the social events. Whilst it should be noted that tour hosts cannot be present at every moment, their role is to facilitate as much as possible that you have an unforgettable holiday. 

Overview of the Week and Welcome Drink: There'll be an Overview of the Week at the start of your holiday where your tour host will tell you about all the exciting details of your trip. You can buy your optional extras here and will also be invited by us to be our guest to a drink!

Getting Around: You'll be responsible for making your own way to the dance classes and meeting points on the itinerary. We'll point out those times when it is sensible to take a taxi.

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 the cashpoints which are located at five minutes walking distance from the hotel. You can take out small amounts, as often as you like, at any time, without queuing. You will need to know your P.I.N. 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 are open. You will always need to show your passport at a bank.

Tipping is generally not that common in Spain. Although there is no need to tip taxis, it is usual to leave a 5 - 10% tip at a restaurant if you are particularly pleased with your dinner/lunch. However this is entirely at your discretion. 

Making friends with the Locals and people not on the holiday: The dance classes and dance evening events in the hotel at night are exclusive to Dance Holidays clients. Generally, we discourage people who are not on the holiday from joining our activities and we ask for your discretion in this respect. By all means, outside of the itinerary, do mix with other holidaymakers staying in the hotel.

You will enjoy 7 fabulous freestyle nights and often the party continues into the early hours.

In addition to dancing and music from Ceroc UK's top DJs, our freestyle nights include fun competitions, cabaret, fancy dress (theme TBC) and a showcase by the teachers on the last night. The last night will also host the 'Ceroc Med Festival Awards' where prizes will be given to the Sexiest dancer, Coolest mover etc.

The Ceroc UK team are fantastic party hosts and they will ensure you have some unforgettable nights in Calpe!
     

Ceroc MedFest is suitable for dancers of all abilities but we do recommend, for maximum enjoyment, that you have some experience before joining the holiday.

There'll be a full schedule of dance workshops, with at least 5 hours to choose from each day and different modules include: Styling, Lifts, Drops and Seducers, Dirty Dancing, Fancy Footwork, Close Moves, Stops Breaks and Pauses. This is a unique opportunity to widen your Ceroc repertoire, gain confidence within your dancing and dance as much as you want.

The Ceroc UK teachers aim to ensure that everyone gets something out of the classes; even the most advanced dancers will be stretched and will return from the week away with new additions to their repertoire. What's more, the teaching team inject a fantastic sense of fun into all the classes and workshops.

Flights : This holiday includes flights from London. Regional departures are available at a supplement. We'll also provide shuttle transfers from Alicante airport when we book your flight (on the standard holiday dates). 

Booking your own flight? We can offer you a discount of £120 per person if you book your own flight. We'll also include airport transfers in Alicante, providing you arrive between 9am and 5pm on the start day of the holiday and depart on the end day of the holiday.If you are travelling one day before the holiday starts, we can organise your transfer as long as you book it no later than 20 July. 

In order to guarantee a place on our airport transfer (which operates on the standard holiday dates) you must provide us with your flight times.

Its important that your holiday is confirmed to you by us before you buy your flights.

Which airport?  The nearest airport to Calpe is Alicante. From Alicante it takes approximately one hour by bus.

We can offer you a discount of £120 per person when you buy your own flight. Airport transfers in Alicante are also included providing you travel on the standard dates of the holiday. 

Shuttle transfers from Alicante airport are included when we book your flight (on the standard holiday dates). 

If you are arriving on a different day you can easily reach your hotel by taking one of the following routes:

1) Taxi from Alicante Airport: Take a taxi for approximately €100

3) Public Transport from Alicante Airport:  You can take a direct bus from Alicante airport to Benidorm bus station. You will then need to change for a bus to Calpe. The entire journey takes around 3 hours, including waiting time.

Books on Spain: You may like to read more on your destination before you go. Penelope Casas writes beautifully on Spain, such as "The Blue Guide" or "The Foods and Wines of Spain." Ian Gibson’s "The Fire in the Blood" is one of the most fascinating insights into Spanish Culture.
 
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
An evening of tapas and drinks: 12 euros
Rum and coke: 5 euros
Beer:  2 euros
Coffee: 1.50 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 workshop/socials. Feel free to speak to a member of our team if you have any concerns - 0207 099 4816. 

Insurance, Visa and Passport Requirements:.Insurance is a condition of booking. Visas may be required for non EU citizens. British nationals need a full passport to travel to Spain. Refer to the brochure for full details.

Travel Documents: You receive these 10 days prior to daparture. We also confirm the address and phone number of the hotel and the emergency contact numbers.

September in Calpe is usually warmer than the UK with daytime temperatures averaging 25C. Evenings can be a little cooler and you may need a light jacket.

What to wear for Ceroc workshops and freestyle nights:  Don't let anything ruin your dance holiday - wear comfortable and supportive shoes. We recommend that you bring shoes with a leather sole for the dance classes and the evenings.  Lightweight cotton socks are advisable to avoid sweaty and blistered feet!  Comfortable and loose clothing are also recommended for the classes but feel free to glam up for the evening Freestyle Nights!

Useful Things to Bring:
Swimwear
Suntan lotion
Beach gear
Camera - to capture those fun memories!
Summer clothing for day and light jacket for evenings