Ski and Rock was formed by Peter Kershaw in 1996 with the aim of organising activity holidays which are run in a relaxed inclusive activity environment. These holidays have outdoor activities and dance workshops during the day with dance lesson and freestyle in the evening. The holidays were initially organised to combine skiing with dancing. Since then, other activities have been brought in to allow holidays to be organised outside the skiing season. More dance styles have been added to the holidays to provide more choices.

Peter is experienced in a variety of outdoor activities and has acted as a coach for both skiing and wind surfing as well as sky diving. He has been involved with Salsa and Modern Jive for many years and has helped at various dance venues, including the teaching of beginners.

Ski and Rock pride themselves on organising all inclusive holidays where everyone is made welcome and there are no hidden extra costs. All holidays are run in a way to make sure that everyone gains the greatest enjoyment possible. Coaching is provided for activities and dancing.

Dancing Styles

Modern Jive (Ceroc/ LeRoc). Other similar styles including Blitz, Le-Swing and many other names that end with Jive, or follow this dance style.
Salsa, Cha-cha, Tango, Swing,

If you are new to dancing

Modern Jive must be the easiest dance to learn. Beginners and relatively new dancers will be given easy basic lessons. Footwork although helpful later on, is not necessary to begin with. Partners are not necessary, as we all change partners through the evening to help each other and that includes some experienced helpers.

If you prefer to learn Salsa, Cha Cha, Tango or Swing, you can learn the basic ModernJive lead and follow technique, learn set moves and gain confidence from this easier dance style. This helps create a foundation for all your future dancing.

The usual format

Daytime and evening dance classes and workshops followed by freestyle dancing are organised each day. A farewell party night is organised at the end of each week. (see the appropriate holiday details or contact us for more information).

Professional dance instructors

Provide lessons, for both beginner and intermediate dancers.

Freestyle dancing

After lessons there is freestyle dancing for the remainder of that evening. On some evenings we organise trips out to eat and or dance at local bars and clubs.

Our aim

To help you enjoy and improve your dancing in a relaxed inclusive holiday environment.