THE EVENT
A weekend of English Country Dance to suit all tastes (#20 in the series),
with dances from the period c1650 to the present day including New England Contras and Squares.
The series is organised and led by
John & Hilary Turner. It is
aimed at enthusiasts
who enjoy their dancing and aspire to improve their skills, knowledge and understanding of
English Country Dance, but not at the expense of courtesy and cordiality.
The calling is
shared between John and our 'Guest' Caller. and the music is provided by our 'Guest' Musicians.
The emphasis will be firmly on enjoyment.
The weekend commences with dinner on the evening of Friday 16th January 2009 and concludes with a farewell dance on the afternoon of Sunday 18th January. There will be a mixture of dances & workshops, and some free time to explore the local environs.
The hotel, an AA 3 star establishment in Bournemouth, Dorset, is 'the
prime venue for hosted dancing holidays in the UK'. The accommodation is
comfortable and stylish, and the spacious ballroom has a magnificent
maple floor, sparkling chandeliers, delightful period paintings and
dramatic drapes. The restaurant is well known for its fine
cuisine.
All accommodation is en-suite and is available in Double, Twin
(shared) and Single rooms (very limited in number). A small number of
guests are accommodated in an adjacent hotel.
Hotel Piccadilly is situated in
Bath Road close to the centre of Bournemouth, approx 10 mins walk from
the pier, and only a short distance from the coach & rail stations with
regular services from London and other regional centres.
Try their Website: Hotel Piccadilly
BOOKING POLICY
It is not possible to book for this event prior to Launch Date. Launch date for a particular event is signalled by the circulating of
event brochures by post to all customers on our mailing list. Non-UK residents will receive an email.