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- Ashton Town Hall
- Hyde Town Hall
- Denton Labour Club
- Dukinfield Community Centre
- Droylsden Concord Suite
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Salsa
Making A Booking
6-week blocks are priced at £38 per person; including FREE Salsa course companion DVD if you book this month.
Book by Credit/Debit Card
Simply select which course you would like to start, 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.
Simply post out a cheque to cover the £38 course fee, payable to Donahey’s c/o Donahey’s, PO Box 209, Ashton-U-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 OAG. Please 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
“Salsa dancing is classed as a high-intensity cardiovascular activity which can burn up to 450 calories an hour!” The Guardian Newspaper
Dance your way into Summer with our sizzling hot Salsa classes – Get yourself into the Salsa vibe and learn to dance to the infectious rhythms of Shakira, Black Eyed Peas, J Lo, Ricky Martin, Enrique, Gloria Estefan & more. The music is fun and flirtatious, with infectious rhythms to fill any dance floor with smiling faces.
Enjoy expert dance tuition in Tameside’s most prestigious ballrooms, our easygoing relaxed adult beginners Salsa courses run for 12 weeks and partners aren’t essential. During these weeks we’ll teach you all the basic steps of Salsa, plus we’ll introduce you to some of the cool Latino rhythms of Merengue, Bachata, Salsaline & Zouk-Lambada. Brand new 1-hour absolute beginner courses commence:
- Tuesday 14th September ‘10, 8pm – 9pm
Denton Labour Club Venue info,360 tour & map
- Wednesday 13th Oct ‘10, 8.30pm – 9.30pm
Dukinfield Community Centre Venue info, tour & map
- Thursday 16th Sept ‘10, 7pm – 8pm
Ashton Town Hall Venue info, 360 tour & map
Payment is in 6-week consecutive blocks priced at £38 per person, starting from the first week you attend.
Plus if you book this month you’ll receive our Salsa course companion DVD free, one per couple – book your places here online.
Once we receive your payment your place is confirmed and you can commence your course. So you don’t miss out, if you are unable to make your regular Salsa class you are more than welcome to come along to any class that same week as we will be teaching exactly the same moves for the whole week, alternatively if you completely miss a week you can double up the following week with two classes.
If you are planning a vacation holiday during your 6-weeks just let us know in advance, and we will carry those weeks forward for you.
Customer Testimonials
Below are some comments from our most recent December ‘09 Beginners Salsa course;
‘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
Course Information
Not only is Salsa really good fun to learn, but it’s also a great workout for the whole body especially the waist, legs & bum. Plus we’ll also teach you Merengue, Cuban Cha Cha, Bachata & Salsaline……all great fun!! Our easygoing relaxed beginners course runs for 12 weeks with expert tuition, partners aren’t essential. Even if you’ve got two left feet the moves are easy to follow. So go for it…it’s such fun you’ll want to do it again & again and after just a month you’ll feel fitter & sexier!
Our beginners Salsa course lasts for 12 weeks in total. Once you’ve completed your first 6 weeks of the course, hopefully you’ll have enjoyed yourself & will sign back in for the following 6 weeks of the course. Your 6-week consecutive block commences the week you begin the course. Unfortunately though, missed/lost weeks other than for vacation holidays are strictly non transferable.
Donahey's Salsa dancing 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 Classes
So you’ve taken the plunge and completed our 12-week Salsa beginner course, what’s the next step?
We have some great 18-week Salsa improver courses exclusively for Donahey’s members running at each of our venues. Offering you natural progression, the courses are especially designed for those who have learnt the basic Salsa steps, building on your knowledge, developing core routines, rhythm, leading & style. We have a rolling continuous improver programme so you can join the course at anytime, payment is still the same in 6-week consecutive blocks priced at £38.
- Tuesday’s 8pm – 9.30pm. Denton Labour Club Venue info, 360 tour & map
- 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 at the same time 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 lesson last?
Around an hour, with a little practice time thrown in after!
