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The Big Weekend – A Dancers' Dream Weekend
Once per month we will be hosting a full weekend of dance, with 14 workshops, 2/3 evenings of dance (see individual listings) at our jewel in the crown, The Palace Ballroom, Hindley.
All elements are booked separately or can be booked together for a discounted price. Just £70 for 3 days of dancing.
The Venue
The dancing will take place at our amazing purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue – The Palace Ballroom, Hindley, WN2 3AE. Boasting a 4000sq ft oak floor and state-of-the-art sound and lighting.
Our Ballroom has built-in changing rooms for your use, along with bar facilities.
We also have lots of local restaurants just metres away, so no need to go back and forth to your accommodation.
Build your own package
• Choose which days, workshops and evenings you wish to attend. All elements can be booked separately allowing you to do as much,
or as little, as you wish.
• Or do the whole weekend at a hugely discounted price of just £70.
• You then arrange your own travel, accommodation and food.
The Weekend Line-Up – we upload itineraries 2 months ahead
Each 90-minute workshops is split into 45 minutes of choreography and 45 minutes of technique and tips with a short practice session.
| • Friday workshops (with demonstrating couples where available) |
2.00pm, 3.30pm, 5.00pm |
• Friday night dance supervised practice – or optional 3 classes in
our Latin Lounge |
8pm - 10.30pm |
| • Saturday afternoon workshops |
1.30pm, 2.30pm, 4.00pm & 5.30pm |
• Saturday evening event (see individual listings for details)
* Varies on some breaks – see itineraries |
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| • Sunday morning workshops |
10.30am, 12 noon, 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm |
| • Sunday Sequence Class |
7.15pm |
| • Sunday social dance |
8.00pm - 10.45pm |
You can book all workshops and socials separately
• Workshops £7.50 per person, per workshop
• Saturday dance £10/£15 per person, depending on the event
• Sunday Social £7.50
• Alternatively, you can purchase The Big Ticket and pay just £70 for the full 3 days – saving £50 per person on the individual prices
Call to book – 07872 146896
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| Click here for Workshop details month by month |
Dates for 2024 - 3 days and nights of dancing
including a fabulous Saturday night themed dance
| January 12-14 |
Saturday Night includes: Barn Dance with Live Music & Food |
| February 9-11 |
Saturday Night includes: Valentines Ball with Demo – click here for more info |
| March 8-10 |
Saturday Night includes: Themed Social Dance |
| April 12-14 |
Saturday Night includes: Daffodil Ball With Food and Demo – click here for more info |
| May 10-12 |
Saturday Night includes: 40's Theme - The Swing Commanders Live (Ballroom and Latin plus Lindy, Rock n roll and more) – click here for more info |
| June 7-9 |
Saturday Night includes: Themed Social Dance |
| July 12-14 |
Saturday Night includes: Barn Dance with Live Music & Food – click here for more info |
| August 9-11 |
Saturday Night includes: Hawaiin Summer Dance with BBQ – click here for more info |
| September 13-15 |
Saturday Night includes: Masquerade Ball - Live music from the Mike Brown Band – click here for more info |
| October 11-13 |
Saturday Night includes: Halloween Spooktacular – click here for more info |
| November 8-10 |
Saturday Night includes: - Swingers Ball (Sparkle Theme) The Swing Commanders Live (Ballroom and Latin plus Lindy, Rock 'n' roll and more) |
Hotels local to The Palace Ballroom,
Hindley, WN2 3AE
There are many more – these are simply suggestions
Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Click here for more information
Distance from The Palace 4.2 miles
Premier Inn, Wigan Town Centre
Distance from The Palace 3.6 miles
Premier Inn, Bolton Stadium Arena
Distance from The Palace – 4.5 miles
The Greyhound Hotel, Leigh
Click here for more information
Distance from The Palace 7.5 miles
The Holiday Inn, Leigh
Distance from The Palace 5.2 miles
The Bolton Whites Hotel, Horwich
Distance from The Palace – 4.7 miles
Please Note:
Occasionally unexpected circumstances beyond our control may impact the planned programme
and, as such, in these extreme circumstances:
• Venues/ballrooms may change
• Demonstrations may not be available
• Workshop programmes / teachers may change
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