WEEKEND RETREAT 2026

FRIDAY 6TH - SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY

PROGRAMME

Without giving too much away, take a sneak peak of what we have planned!

Guest are welcome to participate in as much or a little as you wish. Programme is subject to change.

~ ACT 1 ~

SATURDAY

OVERTURE

In the 'GATSBY BALLROOM':

9.00am Welcome Tea/Coffee/Juice & Pastries
9.30am Intro/Drama Games
10.00am Physical Warm Up

Class 1: 10:10am

'FROM THE TOP'

West End Workout: Class as you know it - we start with a familiar, standard format class to get us going. A suitably iconic routine, but don't worry, we won't get you to 'do it again' too many times!

Teacher: Jack

Duration: 40 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire, i.e sportswear, leggings, vest and clean, non-marking trainers

Class 2: 11:00am

'AND ALL THAT JAZZ'

Jazz Technique: A nostalgic return to those dance class heydays - we're talking all the jazz class essentials, kick and pirouette combinations and perhaps some cheeky travelling sequences across the room. A moment for the more technical (and fun) stuff we never get time for!

Teacher: Steph

Duration: 40 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire, plus optional leg warmers and sweatbands!

Class 3: 11:50am

'WERK IT!'

Commercial: Time to turn up the heat and drop it like it's hot... or lukewarm, at least! Be ready to strut your stuff with this fierce, sassy, empowering workshop.

Teacher: Steph

Duration: 40 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire

Lunch: 12:30 - 1:30pm

intervaL

Hot buffet lunch served in the 'KING'S RESTAURANT'

~ ACT 2 ~

Class 4: 1:30pm

'sing out, louise!'

Singing: A chance to give our vocal chords a workout while we digest lunch! Just some fun warm up exercises and a quick group sing song - something we've always wanted to do.

Teacher: Steph

Duration: 30 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire

Class 5: 2:00pm

'poetry in motion'

Contemporary Lyrical: Something a little more fluid and graceful - dancing those beautiful MT ballads we rarely get to use. (For those who attended our 2024 retreat - this year's will be a pre-choreographed routine rather than a creative workshop)

Teacher: Steph

Duration: 40 mins inc. warm up

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire, bare feet encouraged (but not compulsorary)

Class 6: 3:00pm

'SHOWSTOPPER'

Triple Threat Performance: Yep, we're singing, dancing and acting at the SAME TIME! We'll combine all our skills into this routine and throw in some staging for a full blown production number - 'full out, with face and feeling!'

Teacher: Steph and Jack

Duration: 45 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire

Class 7: 3:45pm

'TAKE A BOW'

Stretch & Relaxation: A moment of calm and restoration. Enjoy some relaxing stretch and mobility work to free up tight and tired muscles. Aaaaand... breathe.

Teacher: Jack

Duration: 45 mins

Wear/Bring: Usual class attire, plus a yoga/exercise mat if you have one (not essential)

Break: 4:30pm

backstage breaK

In the 'GATSBY BALLROOM':

• 4.30 - 5.00pm Tea/Coffee, Smoothies and Sweet Snacks
• 5.00 - 7.00 Spa / Free Time

Dinner: 7:00pm

AFTER-SHOW PARTY!

In the 'HAMPSHIRE SUITE':

7.00pm Reception Drinks
7.30pm Dinner
9.00pm Games/Entertainment
9:30pm Silent Disco

SUNDAY

FINALE

7:00 - 10:30am Breakfast (King's Restaurant)
Another chance to use the health club facilities and/or spa before check out
11:00am Check Out

The rest of the day is yours - if you're not rushing home, we recommend making the most of the hotel grounds, gorgeous surroundings or local attractions. Take time for yourself or make plans with the WEW crew, totally up to you!

https://www.oldthorns.com/about-us/local-attractions