Sample Itineraries for Dance Holidays
The following are examples of holiday itineraries, they are from past holidays and have had some details removed. However, they should give you a good idea of the general format of the different types of holidays even though the particulars will vary from venue to venue and from date to date.
Please note this is a generic itinerary and is intended to give you an idea of the format for this type of holiday but is not for any specific holiday.
Please click on the examples below to see detailed itineraries:
Weekend Break without Tuition Itinerary
Weekend Break with Tuition Itinerary
Themed Weekend Itinerary
Midweek Holiday without Tuition Itinerary
Midweek Break with Tuition Itinerary
New Years Eve Dance Holiday Example Itinerary
Continental Holiday Itinerary
Weekend Break without Tuition Itinerary
Mealtimes (strictly!)
Breakfast – 9.00am
Dinner – 6.30pm
Friday evening
Sherry Reception 6.00pm.
Please take the opportunity during your Sherry Reception to order wine for your table.
Dinner 6.30pm.
Dinner is announced with a “gong” and, this being a small hotel, their management ask that you make every effort to be ready for dinner in order that they can present the meal at its best.
Social Dance
Doors 7.45pm Early Bird dancing from 8.00pm
Social Dance commences 8.30pm to 11.00pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Saturday evening – Formal Ball
Doors 7.45pm Early bird dancing from 8.00pm.
Ball commences 8.30pm – 11.00pm
Dress Code: DJ/Dark Suit / Evening Gown/Cocktail Dress
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the occasion.
Sunday evening
Doors 7.45pm Early bird dancing from 8.00pm.
Social Dance 8.30pm – 10.30pm.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
At Dance Breaks, we ask all our guests to be considerate of others, both
on the dance floor and in particular we ask that dancers do not assume
that because they sat in one set of seats the first night that those
seats are theirs for the remainder of the break. We do not encourage
people to leave shoes on seats or tables …… we would simply
ask you if seating is somehow important to you? …… please
arrive at the ballroom early after dinner.
Weekend Break with Tuition Itinerary
Mealtimes:
Breakfast – 8.00am. to 9.30am
Dinner – 6.30pm Friday, 6.15pm Saturday
Friday evening:
Sherry reception 6pm in the ballroom
Dinner is served promptly at 6.30pm.
Social Dance Friday evening, 8.30pm to 11.00pm.
Dress code: Smart Casual.
Saturday evening:
Dinner 6.15pm Formal Ball 8.30pm – 11.00pm
Dress code: DJ/Dark Suit / Cocktail Dress/Evening Gown.
Gentlemen… if no DJ, minimum standard for admission to ballroom is White shirt and dickie bow
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the evening.
At Eden Nights Dancebreaks we ask all our guests to be considerate of others both on the dance floor and, in particular, we ask that dancers do not assume that because they sat in one set of seats on the first night that those seats are theirs for the remainder of the break. We do not encourage people to leave shoes/bags on seats or tables … we would simply ask you if seating is somehow important to you? … Please arrive at the ballroom early after dinner.
Dancers, the ballroom is set up with a clear passage between the dance floor and the seating arrangements. This hotel has a beautiful dance floor and they are working hard to maintain it to its present high standard. The passageways are intended to enable everybody to get to the bar and return to their seats without spilling drinks on what will be a busy dance floor. Carole and I recognise that you want to sit in your individual groups, but we would ask you PLEASE do not bring seats further out than the line of the table to try to “squeeze in” extra seats. As we mentioned earlier, we would ask you, if the seating is important to you, please arrive early in the ballroom.
Ladies please note, the ballroom has a superb dance floor, with great acoustics.
However, hotel air conditioning is very effective, or, if external doors are opened for cool fresh air, although this makes for a wonderfully comfortable temperature on the dance floor, for ladies, when not actively participating in the dancing, a “wrap” may be appropriate.
TUITION SCHEDULE
DANCERS, PLEASE BRING WITH YOU VIDEO CAMARAS, I PADS, PHONES ETC SO YOU CAN VIDEO THE TIMING AND STEPS ON THE LAST SESSION.
TUITION CLASSES – SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY MORNING.
If you have ticked competent skilled you are likely to have been placed in the early group and if you have ticked Social dancer, you will be in the second group. A full list of names for both sessions will be on the board in the ballroom
Early Group
Saturday Morning: 09.30am – 10.45.am (+ 20 minutes practice time)
Saturday Afternoon: 1.30pm – 2:45.pm (+ 20 minutes practice time)
Sunday Morning: 09.30am – 10.45.am (+ 20 minutes practice time)
Late Group
Saturday Morning: 11.10am – 12.25pm (+ 30 minutes practice time)
Saturday Afternoon: 3.10pm – 4.25pm (+ 30 minutes practice time)
Sunday Morning: 11.10am – 12.25pm (+ 30 minutes practice time)
* LUNCHTIME 30 MINUTES PRACTICE SESSIONS ARE OPEN TO BOTH GROUPS
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR MOBILE PHONE IS SWITCHED OFF DURING YOUR TUITION CLASSES.
Dancers, teaching over many hours, is incredibly exhausting. During the brief break between your masterclasses, your teachers need a moment to collect their thoughts and consider the next session, and try to grab a drink.
Their lunchtime is equally valuable to them, and we would ask you, as dancers, to understand and respect that, whilst they want to be available to you, these short periods after your sessions need to be their personal time. Whilst we understand that you only want to ask a brief question, or exchange a pleasantry, or even thank them, we would be grateful if you could do so during your class rather than immediately after your masterclasses.
In any event, we would respectfully request that you leave your session promptly to ensure the daily timetable runs on schedule and your courtesy towards your teachers, in allowing them their private time would be greatly appreciated
Themed Weekend Itinerary
Mealtimes:
Breakfast 8.00am to 9.30am
Dinner 6.30pm
Dancers … we have asked the hotel not to serve dinner until everyone is seated. Therefore, if you are considering pre-dinner drinks, please ensure you leave plenty of time to ensure you do not delay dinner being served on time.
Itinerary
Ladies please note, the ballroom has a superb dance floor, with great acoustics. However, hotel air conditioning is very effective, and if external doors are opened for cool fresh air, although this makes for a wonderfully comfortable temperature on the dance floor, for ladies, when not actively participating in the dancing, a “wrap” may be appropriate.
Friday evening:
Sherry Reception at 6.00pm in the Ballroom.
Dinner is served promptly at 6.30pm
Social Dance 8.30pm – 11.00pm
Early Bird dancing from 8.00pm
Dress code: Smart Casual.
Saturday evening:
Formal Ball 8.30pm – 11.00pm
Early bird dancing from 8.00pm
Dress code: DJ/Dark Suit/Evening Gown/Cocktail Dress
Gentlemen… if you do not have a dark suit or DJ, minimum dress code is white shirt with dickie bow.
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the evening.
Sunday evening:
8.30pm – 10.30pm (ish)
Please take part, and dress for dinner, to create the atmosphere for the occasion. We do accept some people find “fancy dress” a little daunting, but this event is a wonderful occasion and is “spoilt” when dancers do not make the effort to support the theme, and you wouldn’t want to feel under-dressed!
Tuition Schedule
Masterclasses: Commencing from 9.30am on Saturday
Dancers, please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off during your tuition classes.
Please see below for your group and times
You have been placed in the Early / Late Group.
Saturday Morning
Early group 9.30am – 10.45am (20 min practice time)
Late group 11.15am – 12.15pm (20 min practice time)
Saturday Afternoon
Early group 1.15pm – 2.30pm (20 min practice time)
Late group 3.00pm – 4.00pm (20 min practice time)
Sunday Morning
Early group9.30am – 10.30am (15 min practice time)
Late group 10.45am – 11.45pm (15 min practice time)
Sunday Afternoon
Early group 12.00pm – 12.45pm
Late group 12.45pm – 1.30pm
The Ballroom will be available on Sunday afternoon for those who wish to practice
Dancers, teaching over many hours is incredibly exhausting. During the brief break between masterclasses, your teachers need a moment to collect their thoughts and consider the next session, and try to grab a drink. Their lunchtime is equally valuable to them, and we would ask you, as dancers, to understand and respect that, whilst they want to be available to you, these short periods between and after your sessions need to be their personal time.
Whilst we understand that you only want to ask a brief question, or exchange a pleasantry, or even thank them, we would be grateful if you could find an alternative time to do that, preferably during your workshop. In any event, we would respectfully request that you leave your session promptly to ensure the daily timetable runs on schedule and your courtesy towards teachers in allowing them their private time, would be greatly appreciated.
Midweek Holiday without Tuition Itinerary
Mealtimes
Breakfast: – 8.00am. to 9.30am
Dinner: – 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Ladies please note, the ballroom has a superb dance floor, with great acoustics.
However, if external doors are opened for cool fresh air, and this makes for a
wonderfully comfortable temperature on the dance floor, for ladies, when not
actively participating in the dancing, a “wrap” may be appropriate.
Dancers, we have asked the hotel not to serve dinner until everyone is seated. For those considering pre-dinner drinks, please leave plenty of time to ensure you do not delay dinner being served on time.
Monday Night
Please take the opportunity during your Sherry Reception to order wine for your table, if you have not already done so.
Sherry Reception: 6.00pm. in the Ballroom
Dinner: 6.30pm In the Restaurant.
Dancing: 8.30pm. to 10.30pm
Dress Code Smart Casual
Tuesday Night
Dinner: 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Formal Ball from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
Dress Code: DJ/Dark Suit / Evening Gown/Cocktail Dress
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the occasion.
Wednesday Night
Dinner 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Dancing: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Thursday Night
Dinner 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Dancing 8.30pm – 10.30pm Caribbean Party Night
Dress Code: Very bright and colourful!
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the occasion.
Dancers, many of our guests are often surprised (and initially disappointed) when they see only two hours’ dancing every evening. Carole and I have been hosting mid-week breaks now for nearly ten years, and we have found that eight hours’ dancing over four days, is still too much for many of our guests. When we say ‘too much’ by Wednesday/Thursday night the floor is often less than half full, as we all have only so much energy. Added to that, with your explorations and sightseeing during the day, our experience has proven, the time allocated to dancing would more than fulfil your expectations. However, Carole and I would be delighted to extend any evening’s dancing if you would like us to do so. We use a phrase “if you have the energy, we have the music” and therefore, if as a group, you would like any extra dancing, you only need ask.
Finally, at Dance Breaks we ask all our guests to be considerate of others both on the dance floor and, in particular, we ask that dancers do not assume that because they sat in one set of seats on the first night that those seats are theirs for the remainder of the break. We do not encourage people to leave shoes/bags on seats or tables….. we would simply ask you if seating is somehow important to you?…. please arrive at the ballroom early after dinner.
Midweek Break with Tuition Itinerary
Mealtimes
Breakfast: 8.00am to 9.30am
Dinner: 6.30pm in the Restaurant
Ladies please note, the ballroom has a superb dance floor, with great acoustics. However, if external doors are opened for cool fresh air, and this makes for a wonderfully comfortable temperature on the dance floor, for ladies, when not actively participating in the dancing, a “wrap” may be appropriate.
Dancers, we have asked the hotel not to serve dinner until everyone is seated. For those considering pre-dinner drinks, please leave plenty of time to ensure you do not delay dinner being served on time.
Monday Night
Dinner: 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Dancing: 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Dress Code Smart Casual
Tuesday Night
Dinner: 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Formal Ball from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.
Dress Code: DJ/Dark Suit / Evening Gown/Cocktail Dress
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the occasion.
Wednesday Night
Dinner 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Dancing: 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Thursday Night
Dinner: 6.30pm In the Restaurant
Dancing 8.30pm – 10.30pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Dancers, many of our guests are often surprised (and initially disappointed) when they see only two hours’ dancing every evening. Carole and I have been hosting mid-week breaks now for nearly ten years, and we have found that eight hours’ dancing over four days, is still too much for many of our guests. When we say ‘too much’ by Wednesday/Thursday night the floor is often less than half full, as we all have only so much energy. Added to that, with your explorations and sightseeing during the day, our experience has proven, the time allocated to dancing would more than fulfil your expectations. However, Carole and I would be delighted to extend any evening’s dancing if you would like us to do so. We use a phrase “if you have the energy, we have the music” and therefore, if as a group, you would like any extra dancing, you only need ask.
Finally, at Dance Breaks we ask all our guests to be considerate of others both on the dance floor and, in particular, we ask that dancers do not assume that because they sat in one set of seats on the first night that those seats are theirs for the remainder of the break. We do not encourage people to leave shoes/bags on seats or tables….. we would simply ask you if seating is somehow important to you?…. please arrive at the ballroom early after dinner.
Sequence Lessons
Dancers please ensure you mobile phones are switched off during tuition classes.
Tuesday 09.45 – 11.45am Mambo Marina
Wednesday 09.45 – 11.45am Rumba D-Amour
Thursday 09.45 – 11.45am Lets Swing
Thursday 09.45 – 11.45am Lets Swing
Dancers, teaching over many hours, is incredibly exhausting. During the brief break between masterclasses, your teachers need a moment to collect their thoughts and consider the next session, and try to grab a drink. Their lunchtime is equally valuable to them, and we would ask you, as dancers, to understand and respect that, whilst they want to be available to you, these short periods between and after your sessions need to be their personal time. Whilst we understand that you only want to ask a brief question, or exchange a pleasantry, or even thank them, we would be grateful if you could find an alternative time to do that, preferably during your workshop. In any event, we would respectfully request that you leave your session promptly to ensure the daily timetable runs on schedule and your courtesy towards teachers in allowing them their private time, would be greatly appreciated.
New Years Eve Dance Holiday Example Itinerary
Mealtimes:
Breakfast – (New Year’s Eve) 8.45am – 10.00am
(New Year’s Day) 9.00am – 10.30am
Jan 2nd. 8.45am – 10.00am
Dinner – 30th 6.45pm
31st (New Year’s Eve) 7.30pm
1st (New Year’s Day) 3.00pm + Finger Buffet served during Fancy Dress Ball .
Itinerary
Ladies please note, the ballroom has a superb dance floor, with great acoustics. However, hotel air conditioning is very effective, and if external doors are opened for cool fresh air, although this makes for a wonderfully comfortable temperature on the dance floor, for ladies, when not actively participating in the dancing, a “wrap” may be appropriate.
Drinks with your meal. Dancers, as you know, Carole and I prefer the holiday runs like clockwork and in particular we all sit down together for dinner so that the meal can be served freshly cooked, hot and delicious.
Given this will be a very relaxed break, we imagine more dancers than usual will avail themselves of a pre dinner drink or want to order wine for their table. We would therefore ask you to consider that the bar may be quite busy before dinner and to ensure you sit down with everyone else, ‘on time’… please arrive very early to order your drinks.
New Years Eve Dance Holiday – Dance Breaks
If you have not already ordered your wine on arrival, please take the opportunity, during your Sherry Reception, to order your wine for your table.
Sherry Reception at 6.15pm in the Ballroom.
Dinner is served promptly at 6.45
Dancers, please respect your fellow guests by arriving promptly for your evening meals, which will be served only when all guests are seated.
Glitter Ball 8.45pm to 11.15pm.
Dress code: If it sparkles, wear it (that includes the gentlemen pls)
New Years Eve Dance Holiday – Dance Breaks
New Year’s Eve Morning
At leisure after a relaxed breakfast 8.45am – 10am.
Dancers, please allow the staff plenty of time for your hot breakfast as we have asked, that as much as is possible, your breakfast will be cooked fresh to order.
New Years Eve Dance Holiday – Dance Breaks
New Year’s Eve Afternoon
Tea Dance 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Mum’s Christmas Cake with Tea/Coffee in the ballroom 4pm.
New Years Eve Dance Holiday – Dance Breaks
New Year’s Eve Evening
6.45pm Recommend meeting in the downstairs bar/reception to order your pre-dinner and table drinks in plenty of time to sit down at 7.30pm ready for your 6 course Gala New Year’s Eve dinner.
Dinner is served promptly at 7.30 pm.
Last two courses of Cheese & coffee served in the ballroom during the NYE ball…
New Year’s Eve Ball 9.30pm to the Early Hours. (last year 1. 30am)
Bubbly at Midnight
Dress code: DJ/Dark Suit / Evening Gown.
Please do dress for dinner to create the atmosphere for the evening.
New Year’s Day
Breakfast 9.00am – 10.30am
Dancers, please allow the staff plenty of time for your hot breakfast as we have asked, that as much as is possible, your breakfast will be cooked fresh to order…
The rest of the morning will be at leisure… ‘shopping in the Sales?’, climbing Glastonbury Tor?’ you choose…
Tea Dance 1.00pm – 2.45pm… An optional and light hearted relaxed affair where one may expect an occasional surprise spot prize … don’t forget to leave plenty of energy for the evenings dancing …
A five course Dinner will be served at 3.00pm in the Restaurant.
After dinner, you may wish to take this opportunity to rest and relax (perhaps a short ‘nap’?) to prepare and refresh, before donning those amazing outfits, for your finale Fancy Dress Ball.
New Years Eve Dance Holiday – Dance Breaks
New Year’s Day Evening
Fancy Dress Ball 8.30pm – 10.30 pm (ish)
Light Finger Buffet during the evening.
Dress Code: Fancy Dress (your choice of Fancy Dress – let your imagination run wild!)
It is mandatory to take part in the Fancy Dress theme, and we regret there will be no access to the ballroom unless you have made every effort to be involved in the dress code. Please take part, to create the atmosphere for the occasion.
We do accept some people find “fancy dress” a little daunting, but these events are wonderful occasions and are “spoilt” when dancers do not make the effort to support the theme,
… and you wouldn’t want to feel under-dressed!?
Morning Breakfast
A leisurely breakfast between 8.45am – 10.00am and time to say goodbye to your dancing friends
Finally, Carole and I believe we have put together a packed itinerary holiday for you to enjoy… but may we remind you…
It’s your holiday…!
Pace yourselves, do only as little or as much as you want to do… relax, enjoy and go away with fond memories of a delightful holiday.
Have a lovely Christmas and Carole and I look forward to welcoming you to this very special holiday…
And a sincere thank you for your support of all we do….
Paul & Carol
Continental Holiday Itinerary
The itinerary for a continental holiday is in letter format, and quite ‘comprehensive’ and specific to the holiday. The following related to a Calpe Spain holiday and has been simplified but should give a general idea of how these are run but obviously actual holidays will have different specifics.
Dear Dancers
Holiday Itinerary/Information – Please Keep Safely
Carole and I hope you are as excited as we are at the thought of your holiday in Spain.
On arrival at Alicante, you will be greeted by myself (for our new guests, I’m a big chap, and quite difficult to miss!!) and Carole (looking as lovely as ever!), but we will be holding aloft an “Dance Breaks” clipboard. We have groups, arriving from Gatwick, Stansted, Bristol, and Manchester, so your group will be met and transferred direct to the hotel by coach/mini bus. In the event of any undue arrival delay, guests will be transferred without having to wait for a delayed flight. In view of your early morning start, you may wish to have a packed lunch with you, or something to nibble, during your flights on both the outward and return journeys.
We would ask all our guests to refer to their flight information packs re luggage and hand luggage allowances/charges. Please also ensure that you have provided all required
passenger information to the airline, in relation to your flight booking.
Please ensure your outward luggage is fully labelled, to include your departure airport, flight numbers, destination airport and hotel, and your own name/address details. Please also remember your luggage will need to be similarly labelled for your return journey.
On this holiday, we arrive around lunchtime, and following check-in to your rooms, your first meal will be dinner at 7.30pm, (ish), but bar snacks are available should you want something to keep you going until your evening meal. Alternatively, two supermarkets are literally across the road
Given that we have couples joining us for the long weekend only, Friday to Monday, we need necessarily to dance on these four nights. We normally take our break night over the weekend as there tends to be other entertainment in the hotel. We therefore propose that we do not dance on arrival night, and subsequently take a further break on the Thursday night, leaving us four days dancing over the weekend and then take a general decision as to whether we would like a break on the Tuesday night before our final night of dancing on the Wednesday. Dancers, we always hear a sharp intake of breath at such suggestions, but we have now been hosting holidays for twelve years, and there is absolutely no doubt that trying to dance for six nights consecutively usually results in a poorly supported floor, as the six days go on. Our suggestion would be that we include the second Tuesday night as a free night, but if you are all in favour and not too tired, we could dance on arrival night. This would give you three nights’ dancing, one night off, four nights’ dancing, one night off, and then dancing on the last night. We can take this decision at Dinner on the first night, and if no dancing, you may wish to join Carole and I for a relaxing evening by the Pool Bar, or take a delightful evening stroll along the nearby promenade.
“Brief Get Together” at 10.00am on Tuesday morning, in the Piano Bar.
Dinner in the Restaurant at 7.30pm, (ish) Tuesday evening, followed by dancing 9.15pm – 11.00pm.
Due to luggage restrictions, we do not have a ‘Formal’ night on our continental holidays, and the evening dress code for all dance evenings is Smart Casual.
The Hotel Diamante Beach is a delightful hotel, with both indoor (in the Spa) and outdoor pools. Pool towels (for the outdoor pool) are available free of charge from the hotel reception, but a returnable deposit will be required. Carole and I are sure you will also be delighted to know that your holiday includes 3 x 90mins Spa sessions, per guest, during your stay. On arrival/registration at the hotel, these sessions will be indicated on the Hotel Card issued to you, and you will need to present this card when you attend the Spa. Carole and I would recommend that you pre-book your chosen Spa times, (at the Spa Reception) as certain times (usually weekends) can be busy, and numbers are monitored to ensure your enjoyment of the facility. Spa towels are provided (without charge) for each visit.
As with most continental hotels, there will be no tea/coffee making facilities in your room, and you may wish to take a travel kettle, cups, etc. to enjoy your morning cuppa!
The hotel does have Intranet, and for a deposit of 5,00€, refundable at the end of the holiday, they will give you a cable to hook into the Intranet in your room, so, for those of you who want to take your computer with you, this is an ideal facility.
We know that our previous guests had a fabulous time in Calpe, and Carole and I are entirely confident that you will enjoy this delightful resort and the hotel, and, of course, your evening dancing to the Dance Breaks Music Collection.
Paul Eden
