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Did you know...that according to the Central Council
for Physical Recreation, dance is a popular activity for
5 million people, or
10% of the UK population?
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Discounted Spanish &
Salsa Holiday: May 9th/Sept 5th
Fancy letting your hair down for a fun-filled week in the
buzzing Catalan capital? It's only one month before our first
Spanish & Salsa group holiday launches in Barcelona!
We have now hosted two successful taster evenings in London
and Brighton, and were delighted to see that they really did
give you the taste of sunshine you needed. With places filling
fast, and dreams of tapas, sangria and hot nights out soon
to be fulfilled, BOOK YOUR PLACE
NOW while there are still some left!
Start Dates: 9th May & 5th September 2004
Price: WAS 499 pounds NOW
ONLY 449 pounds!
What's Included:
- welcome evening
- bilingual tour host & orientation pack
- 4 x Spanish & 2 x Salsa classes each day for 5 days
- 3 star hotel with breakfast for 6 nights
- airport transfer
- activities
More Info: Please email
Laura, or book
online and receive a pounds10 discount!
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Spanish, Dance & Trekking Holidays - Santiago de Cuba
Hot on the heels of Spain is the pulsating island of Cuba,
and this year we have TWO innovative new progammes combining
language, dance and even trekking in the hot Caribbean city
of Santiago de Cuba. Running on fixed start dates throughout
the year, and at only 719 pounds with everything included,
these holidays give you a unique insight into Cuban culture
and the chance to have two fun-packed weeks with people of
similar interests:
Spanish
& Salsa Holiday - 2 Weeks, Santiago de Cuba
Spanish,
Salsa & the Sierra Maestra Trekking Holiday - 2 Weeks,
Santiago de Cuba
More Info: Please email
Sarah, or book online using the above links and receive
a pounds10 discount!
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Dancing is one of the easiest ways to learn about and enjoy
another culture, and that's why we have a range of language
and dance courses the world over. Fun, original and inexpensive,
take a look at the following selection of our most popular
courses and take your pick...
Portuguese &
Samba - Salvador (Brazil)
Those of you who've ever been to Carnival will probably wish
they'd had this course under their belt first...and for everyone
else it's just a blast anyway. You may never get to wiggle
your hips quite like the Brazilians, but you can certainly
have fun trying! Samba, Forro, Axe and other traditional rhythms
and dances are on offer, and the course is combined with a
General Portuguese language course of 20 lessons per week.
Only 169 pounds for 1 week! More info on Salvador
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& Flamenco - Madrid, Granada & Marbella (Spain)
Designed for lovers of Spanish tradition and flamenco
dance, this course gives you the chance to share the
stage with professional flamenco dancers and develop
your technique under their professional supervision.
Dance classes take place at one of the best, and the
oldest, flamenco schools in Spain.
Only 269 pounds for 1 week! More info on Madrid
>> Marbella
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& Salsa - Havana Vedado, Trinidad & Santiago de Cuba
(Cuba)
Friendly teachers, flexible movers and excellent prices are
what make up these popular programmes in Cuba. With INDIVIDUAL
tuition in both Spanish and Salsa, and the option to stay
with a local host family, you'll make quick progress and really
immerse yourself in Cuban culture. NB. Group language classes
are available for min 2 weeks and 2 students: please ask for
details.
Only 189 pounds for 1 wk! More info Havana
Vedado >> Trinidad
>> Santiago
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& Salsa - Havana Miramar (Cuba)
If you're looking for a holiday environment where you can
switch off from your language classes by the pool or with
a pina colada, then this is for you. Our programme in Havana
Miramar offers luxury hotel accommodation, high standard language
tuition and salsa classes with some of Havana's best dancers
from the La Habana dance academy.
Only 329 pounds for 1 week! More info on Havana
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& Greek Dancing - Athens (Greece)
It's all abuzz with the Olympics right now, but once the races
are won and the medals awarded they'll still be dancing. Add
5 Greek dance classes onto your language course and you'll
have one (free) night out to a Greek restaurant where you
may get to practise your moves...as long as you avoid the
plates...
Only 539 pounds for 2 weeks! More
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& Tango - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
In the world’s tango capital your feet will want to take
you dancing…or at least to one of the many tango shows
or clubs in town. This course gives you the unique option
to combine your language lessons with 3 tango lessons each
week, taught by the city's best teachers and including free
admission to many of the city's top clubs. This is without
doubt the best way to mingle with the Porteños (Buenos
Aires locals) and reach the heart and soul of this fascinating
country.
Only 149 pounds for 1 week! More
info >>
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Marianne Jones - Havana (Miramar) &
Santiago de Cuba
"Thanks for your message
and for all your help in organising my trip. I had a fantastic
time thanks! Exploring two very different parts of Cuba was
really interesting. Both experiences were great, for different
reasons.
Havana:
There was so much to do and see here - far too much to fit into
one week! Most students had also come to Havana alone, so everyone
was there to meet new people, go out, and dance! Also there
was a good mix of nationalities, ages and backgrounds. The Salsa
lessons were a top highlight - excellent fun! Also, in Havana
I tended to socialise with a big group of other students. This
is was great fun, but also meant that I spoke alot of English.
Santiago de Cuba:
During my week in Santiago, I spoke Spanish 95% of the time.
The student group was much smaller and there were not as many
arranged activities in the evenings. I spent most of my time
with Cubans - my host family (they were fantastic), dance teacher,
Spanish teacher, and
their friends. My individual language classes in Santiago were
excellent. Both my Spanish and Salsa teachers took great care
to tailor the classes to my needs and level.
The biggest problem I came across was lack of time! Spending
one week in each destination meant that I wasn't able to go
on a weekend excursion. I didn't get time to see the surrounding
area - or the beach - there's always next year!
Thanks again for all your help.
Marianne" |
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