Dance Classes
- Ballroom and Latin
- Salsa
- West Coast Swing
- Zumba®
- Bokwa®
- Salsacise
- Junior Dance Club
- Learn to Dance in a Day
- Argentine Tango
- Wedding Dance Package
- Private Dance Lessons
Events
- Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Alton Towers Resort Hotel, March ’13
- Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Beaumont Estate, Windsor, June ’13
- Previous Events
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Venues
- Ashton Town Hall
- Dukinfield Town Hall
- Hyde Town Hall
- Droylsden Concord Suite
- Dukinfield Community Centre
- Mossley George Lawton Hall
- Village Hotel & Leisure Club, Ashton Under Lyne
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Salsa
Making A Booking
Our Salsa classes are only £6 per class, pay as you go. Alternatively you can guarantee your places by pre-booking here at the discounted rate of just £27.50 for 5 classes.
Book by Credit/Debit Card
Simply select which venue you would like to attend, the date, & tell us your names, then select the Add To Cart button below. This will direct you to our secure Paypal site where you can adjust the quantity as required.
Please note this will incur a £1 paypal debit/credit card booking fee per person.
Book by Post
Simply post a cheque to cover the £27.50, payable to Donahey’s c/o Donahey’s, PO Box 209, Ashton-U-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 OAG. Please remember to include participant’s names, course name, start date & contact details including phone No.
Book by Phone
Unfortunately we don’t have credit card facilities to enable us to accept telephone payments.
“Everyone should learn to Salsa it’s so much fun and great exercise” Alesha Dixon BBC Strictly Come Dancing Champion & Judge
“Salsa dancing is classed as a high-intensity cardiovascular activity which can burn up to 450 calories an hour!” The Guardian Newspaper
Get yourself into the Salsa vibe and learn to dance to all the infectious Latino rhythms; Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, J Lo, Ricky Martin, Enrique, Gloria Estefan & more. Salsa is great fun with it’s infectious rhythms filling any dance floor with smiling faces.
Beginners Only £6 per class – pay as you go
Brand new one-hour adult beginner Salsa classes only £6 per class pay as you go, alternatively you can guarantee your places by pre-booking here at the discounted rate of just £27.50 for 5 classes.
Weekly Beginners Salsa Classes – Starting soon
- Wednesday 20th June ’12 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Dukinfield Community Centre
Venue info, 360 tour & map
Free on-site parking & free jugs of iced water for refreshments available.
- Thursday 21st June ’12 8pm – 9pm
Ashton Town Hall
Venue info, 360 tour & map
Free on-site parking & free jugs of iced water for refreshments available.
Customer Testimonials
Below are some comments from our recent beginners Salsa classes;
‘Great teachers, lots of fun & laughs – love it’ Michelle
‘Wonderful teacher, helpful & always has time for fun” Kevin
‘Lot’s of fun, teachers make you feel confident – would recommend to all’ Kelie
‘The class is very enjoyable; i would recommend it to anyone. It is fab-u-lous!’ Rachel
‘The Salsa class was made to be fun & exciting’ Collette
‘Great fun’ Jodi
Salsa Course Companion DVD
We now have available our brand new, very popular Salsa dancing course companion DVD. Featuring 3 full Salsa Warm-ups, 6 Salsa Partner Routines, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha, all your favourite Salsaline’s – 3 wishes, Party Time, Fiesta Cha Cha plus The Salsa Hold, all shown step-by-step with great practice soundtrack. Your ideal practice companion. This DVD is available exclusively to Donahey’s members only who are currently enrolled in one of our beginners Salsa courses, priced at £20. Order Online Here
Once you’ve completed your 12 weeks you should be ready to move through to our 18 week Improvers course. If however you feel you would like to stay in beginners for a review of some of the moves you’re more than welcome to. Or if you feel you would like to progress quicker, you are welcome to jump up to the next level it’s up to you.
Salsa Improver & Intermediate Classes
Mastered the basics?
We have some great Improver & Intermediate weekly Salsa classes.
These classes offer you natural progression from our beginners programme, the classes are especially designed for those who have learnt the basic Salsa steps, building on your knowledge, developing core routines, rhythm, leading & style. Plus, we have a rolling continuous programme so you can join at anytime.
Improver & Intermediate weekly Salsa classes are priced at £7 pay as you go or you can pay the discounted rate of just £40 per 6-week consecutive block.
- Wednesday’s 8.30pm - 10pm.
Dukinfield Community Centre
Venue info, 360 tour & map
- Thursday’s 8pm – 9.30pm.
Ashton Town Hall
Venue info, 360 tour & map
Questions
Do I need a Partner?
No, as we partner people up and change partners throughout the night, making it a fun & sociable atmosphere. If you join as a group of friends, we may ask you to partner each other up – this way it’s more fun for you all & you can practice with each other when you’re out & about!
I’ve never danced before can I simply come along anytime?
All our classes are especially designed for beginners so don’t worry about that, just choose the next course start date & book your place.
I’ve done a little salsa before, is it suitable?
We also have Intermediate & Advanced classes so you can choose your exact level and join in the class of your choice.
What shall I wear?
Something comfortable, flattish shoes preferably not trainers. No high heels, flip flops, steel heels or toe caps please.
How long does the Beginners lesson last?
One hour.
