- Return flights from London Gatwick* (regional departures available at a supplement - please enquire on booking)
- Return airport transfers
- Seven nights' half board accommodation at the 4 star Hotel Athena Royal Beach
- Minimum 4 x 1.5 hour dance sessions, suitable for improver level upwards plus revision sessions
- Music & dancing every evening
- Welcome drink
Paphos (Pafos), a city rich in history and culture, is a gem of western Cyprus. There is archaeological evidence supporting the city’s existence from the Neolithic period. Paphos, the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty ‘Aphrodite’, proudly boasts the remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs that belong to Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Paphos is included in UNESCO’s list of world heritage sites as a natural and cultural treasure since 1980.Paphos, roughly divided into Old Paphos and New Paphos, is famous for its white-sand beaches and has emerged as a an attractive tourist destination
Athena Royal Beach**** (Half Board) (Included)
Constantinou Bros Athena Royal Beach Hotel is an adult-focused, four star, waterfront hotel in Kato Paphos. Places of archaeological interest, restaurants, bars and shops are located at a convenient short distance.
The resort is situated 15km away from the Paphos airport and 140 km from Larnaca airport. Four excellent golf courses are within a short driving distance. All the rooms offer large balconies with majestic views of the sea or of the hotel’s extensive gardens.
Room facilities include air conditioning and heating, flat screen LCD satellite TV and radio, bathrobes and slippers, safety deposit boxes fridge, hairdryer, ironing, espresso machine as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
The leisure facilities of this hotel comprise 3 freshwater swimming pools, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, a floodlit tennis court and a 24-rink green bowls court. Enjoy some fine dining at the hotel’s varied theme nights and even a romantic candlelit dinner!
In the hotel spa there is a heated pool, saunas, steam bath, well equipped fitness room, and a hairdressing salon. A good choice of professional massages as well as body treatments are available.
'Holiday & Dance' are proud to offer over 40 years experience in Modern Ballroom and Latin American dancing and have been delighted to work with Club Dance Holidays for nearly 20 years. We would like to introduce John & Linda West former 'Over 50 British Champions' and very popular teachers and hosts.
Ballroom dance has never been more popular and we bring you a wonderful opportunity to learn or perfect a new skill, meet like-minded people and keep fit in the comfort of our favourite 4* Hotel Athena Royal Beach in Paphos / Cyprus. You will enjoy at least eight hours of dance tuition throughout the week, plus revision sessions and dancing each evening.
"The dance teacher Philip Wylie and his assistant Christine are a great team, with an excellent teaching method"
"Loved being able to relax while still having an activty to focus on"
"Overall an enjoyable week , good balance of teaching time , dancing and free time. Lots of laughter"
"Very enjoyable and felt we improved our dancing skills considerably. The mix of classes and free time was good"
"Superb tuition, lovely people, good evening dancing"
This is the ideal holiday for anyone who loves to dance, from improver level upwards. On this holiday you will learn new routines and immerse yourself in the world of dance for an intensive week of classes, social events and fun in the sun. This is a holiday for all ages and abilities and is a fantastic opportunity to experience the dance fever currently sweeping the nation!
Not only will you perfect your ballroom repertoire, you will have the opportunity to chill by the pool, relax on the beach and explore the surrounding area.
Here's a provisional itinerary aiming to give you an idea of what your holiday will look like, however there may be some elements which will change
DAY 1
Arrival and transfer to hotel
Afternoon - Activity suggestion
2100 - Overview of the week; Welcome drink and Music and Dance session.
DAY 2
1000 - Learn & Improve workshop (1.5 hours)
Afternoon - Relax on the beach, chill by the pool or explore the local sights
2045 - Dance update
2115 - Music and Dance session
DAY 3
1000 - Learn & Improve workshop (1.5 hours)
Afternoon - Relax on the beach, chill by the pool or explore the local sights
2045 - Dance update
2115 - Music and Dance session
DAY 4
Free day to enjoy the hotel and surroundings
2030 - Music and Dance session.
DAY 5
1000 - Learn & Improve workshop (1.5 hours)
Afternoon - Relax on the beach, chill by the pool or explore the local sights
2045 - Dance update
2100 - Music and Dance session
DAY 6
Morning - Learn & Improve workshop
Afternoon - Relax on the beach, chill by the pool or explore the local sights
Evening - Music and Dance session
DAY 7
Relax on the beach, chill by the pool or explore the local sights
2030 - Dance update
2100 - Farewell dance evening
DAY 8
Transfer to Airport