Beach Boogie

Beach Boogie is a Summer dance holiday for Modern Jive and Swing dancers, taking place at Atherfield Bay Holiday Centre on the Isle of Wight. We take over the whole site which offers chalet accomodation for up to 200 people and has a huge ballroom catering comfortably for more than 250 dancers. There are workshops every day, freestyles every night, and plenty of other entertainment besides. Perhaps the best way to get a picture of Beach Boogie is to look at a selection of photos from last year's event.

In 2007 Beach Boogie will start on the afternoon of Friday 17th August and will continue through to the morning of Monday 27th August (bank holiday). But don't panic - you don't have to do all of this dance marathon. It will be split into 3 parts (known as Splurges) and you are welcome to attend 1, 2 or 3 Splurges.

The workshops in Splurge 2 will be aimed at Modern Jivers and Lindy Hoppers. For the Jivers they will include a similar mix to Splurge 1, and for the Lindy Hoppers there will be a course of workshops in Lindy Hop at both beginner and intermediate levels. The international Lindy teachers will be arriving for the last part of this Splurge so you will get some tuition with them on the last day or so.

Freestyles will start in separate halls with Swing music in one and Modern in the other. Then around midnight we will merge all the dancers into the main ballroom where we will play a rich mix of Modern Jive and Swing music.

The workshops in Splurge 3 will be aimed at Lindy Hoppers and will be offered at 4 levels: beginner, intermediate, inter/advance and advanced.

We will have the international teachers present for the whole of this Splurge to ensure the quality of workshops on offer can match any other UK Lindy Hop event. This will result in the price of this Splurge being slightly more than the others.

Freestyles will be pretty much all Swing music (with a bit of odd stuff here and there to liven up the party).

If you have children between the ages of 8 and 15, then you might be interested in a limited number of children's spaces for these dancers of the future. The program of dance workshops and activities with the Kids runs throughout Splurges 1 and 2 of Beach Boogie (Friday to Friday). This is very popular as the quality of the kids programme has been exceptional in recent years, so we advise you to book early. We keep numbers of kids down to 20 to improve their tuition/supervision and to minimise the effect on the rest of the camp. We are very proud of the achievements of the kids in previous years of Beach Boogie, and you will be proud too when you see them perform their cabaret at the end of the week.

Please note - our organised activities / workshops do not run all day, and when activities are not in progress your kids are your responsibility.

Any fun loving Modern Jive and Swing dancers who wish to broaden their horizons of dance, and who wish to mix with other dancers in a very sociable environment. To get the most out of Beach Boogie you need to be through your first year of Jive or Swing, but that doesn't stop brave beginners joining the fun - we do all we can to integrate dancers of all levels into the action. Every year people say how friendly Beach Boogie is, and how easy it is to meet and mx with the other dancers - this is helped significantly by the fact that we limit Beach Boogie to around 200 dancers.

Evening freestyles will also be splattered with cabarets, competitions and extra fun to make each night a new experience. But most importantly, you'll get great music till you drop.

During the day, if your body can take even more activity then join in the rest of the fun and frolics making up Beach Boogie. We have an afternoon of games such as softball and things just a little bit sillier, and if the sun is shining we'll get the barbie ripping so you can picnic out on the lawn. There'll be a sandcastle competition, almost certainly a monster water fight, but to top it all - the world famous Beach Boogie "It's a Knockout" (wacky team games with lots of mess).

But it’s your holiday so if you want to laze in the sun, swim or walk along the cliff tops - go for it!

The dance package includes all workshops, freestyles and other dubious entertainment). Each Splurge has been individually priced and small discounts have been given to those attending 2 or more Splurges.

Breakfast and evening meals are provided in the communal dining hall, but must be booked prior to Beach Boogie as a package for the duration of your stay. We are hoping the price meals will be kept at last year's prices of £10 per day. The food package would therefore cost £30 for Splurge 1, £40 for Splurge 2 and £30 for Splurge 3.

The standard type of accommodation at Beach Boogie is a basic chalet with bedrooms and bathroom (no cooking facilities). There are usually 2 to 4 people to a chalet, so if you book on your own you will probably end up sharing a room. The standard price we are offering for chalet accommodation is £40 per person per Splurge. Supplements can be paid for upgraded chalets, underocccupancy of chalet, and for very posh self catering chalets.

	What is supplied in chalets?	Chalets are basic, with beds wardrobes and drawers. Each chalet has a bathroom with shower or bath. There is no living room or communal area Bedding is provided, as are towels (but an extra towel or two would be useful)
	Are there cooking facilities in the? chalets	Chalets do not have self catering facilities. Most chalets have tea and coffee making facilities, though we only guarantee this in the upgraded chalets. There are a handful of plush self catering chalets available for a supplement.
	Can I bring a microwave?	Yes, but if Rena finds out she'll be getting you to warm up her lunch each day.
	What facilities are there for campers?	Toilets and showers are provided for campers. There are also fridges provided.
	Are there laundry facilites on site?	There is one washing machine, but if you want to wash your clothes really quickly we suggest you wear them while the Jump'n'Jive squirt you with fairy liquid and throw water over you.
	How basic is "basic accomodation"?	You get a bed with 4 legs and a wardrobe with doors - what more do you need? There was only one person without a roof on their chalet last year - it did actually have a roof but there was a hole in the middle where the rain came in.
	What is the difference in an upgraded chalet?	Bit smarter - nicer stuff
	Is smoking permitted in the buildings?	No
	Are dogs allowed on the site?	Yes, but you must let us know they are coming and they must be kept on lead. Any doggy mess must be cleared up immediately.
	How do I get there?	See travel details on this site
	I have space in my car to take a passenger - how do I find out who needs a lift?	Let Jane know and she'll let you know as requests come in.
	I would like a lift from ? - how do I dind out if a lift is available?	Let Jane know and she'll let you know as offers come in.
	When do things start on arrival day?	You can check in from 3pm on each arrival day. There will be workshops from 4pm onwards on each arrival day.
	When do things finish on departure day?	You must check out of your chalet by 10am on each departure day. There will be workshops until 1pm on the first two departure days, but no workshops on the final Monday.
	Will the sun be shining this year?	Nigel says : if the sun doesn't shine, you are all allowed to pie him
	Is the outdoor swimming pool heated?	Yes (only when the sun is out)
	Is there a lifeguard at the pool?	No
	How many people attend Beach Boogie?	around 200
	Can I come by myself to Beach Boogie?	Many people do, and have a great time - you will usually have to share a twin room.
	How far away is the beach?	Walk past the swimming pool about 50 yards and the short path takes you down to the beach (3 minutes)
	How safe is the venue for my children?	We take over the whole site, so in theory there are no strangers on site
	Who supervises children?	We do at specified times - you are responsible at all other times