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Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag
Weekend Dance Break
Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th May 2012
Dukinfield Town Hall &
Village Premier Hotel, Manchester.

Join us for a fabulous Dance Break starring BBC Strictly Come Dancing Stars Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag

For the past 7 years Anton & Erin have performed for Donahey’s events – enjoy a fabulous evening of dancing starring Anton & Erin’s breathtaking Ballroom showcase, enjoy VIP access to meet them back stage after the show plus an exclusive Saturday afternoon Ballroom Dancing class with Anton & Erin

Just take a look at what we’ve included…

Saturday night Bed & Breakfast at the brand new 4 star Village Premier, Ashton Moss, Manchester.

Anton & Erin performing their breathtaking Ballroom showcase – up close & personal.

Exclusive back-stage access after the show to personally meet Anton & Erin for those souvenir autograph & photographs – included.

An 80 minute Saturday afternoon Ballroom Dancing workshop with Anton & Erin – workshops are available suitable for absolute beginners or experienced dancers, simply choose your level.

Floor-side VIP Reserved Seating at the stunning Dukinfield Town Hall – included, no need to upgrade.

VIP Sparkling Wine Evening Drinks Reception on the red carpet.

Return evening transport between the Village Hotel & Dukinfield Town Hall.

Saturday evening Black Tie Ball – a fabulous night of dancing for everyone; Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Rock’n'Roll, & much much more

All this just £175 per person which includes everything including your 4* hotel accommodation – a truly fab-u-lous & great value experience for every Strictly Come Dancing fan….

BBC Strictly Come Dancing favourites Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag performing exclusively live up close & personal. You’ll hear them talk about their Strictly Come Dancing experiences plus you’ll have the chance to meet, chat and have pictures & autographs with them…

‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such fabulous events. We love doing shows here, such a great crowd and you’re so lucky to have such a wonderful venue.’ Anton Du Beke

‘Dukinfield Town Hall is a wonderful place to perform, we love coming here’ Erin Boag

The stunning Dukinfield Town Hall will once again play host to another evening of fabulous dancing for everyone; Big Band Ballroom, Hot Latin American, Salsa, Rock’n'Roll, & more…

Our dance breaks come highly recommended and are a great chance to learn to dance if you’re an absolute beginner. Or if you’ve danced before you could improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps or develop your technique. We have workshops available to suit your dance-floor experience. This isn’t a dance break organised by a holiday company with some dancing thrown in – this is an exclusive break starring Anton & Erin from Strictly Come Dancing performing & teaching up close & personal – organised by the dance experts.

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag

Anton Du Beke and his dance partner Erin Boag have starred in all 8 series of Strictly Come Dancing, this series Erin Boag is partnering impresionist Rory Bremner, while Anton Du Beke partners Nancy Dell’Olio.

Hosted by TV personality Mr Anton Du Beke, they’ll be performing a breathtaking showcase of Ballroom dances as seen on TV featuring the Waltz, Quickstep, Tango, Viennese Waltz & Foxtrot…..plus with Erin Boag’s fabulous ballroom gowns this is going to be a fabulous experience for every Strictly Come Dancing fan.

‘There’s nothing quite like seeing these celebrities performing for you mere feet away’

Guest Comments & Tweets from our 2012 event…

A big thank you to @Donaheys for a lovely day and looking after us. You have a wonderful venue with a great dance floor. See you next year x
Erin Boag

Just got back to sunny Dorset from the most fantastic weekend dancing with Anton and Erin at Dukinfield Town Hall

We just wanted to say the whole experience was a complete thrill, we enjoyed every second from the workshop in the afternoon ’till the last dance of the evening. Being taught dance steps by Anton and Erin was great fun and watching them dance together in the demonstration at such close quarters was amazing and really left us speechless for all the right reasons.

As I said to you last night Paul, thank you very much to you and you’re family for organizing a brilliant weekend, I know it takes huge amounts of time and effort to get an event like this to run as smoothly as it did last night and i’m sure its not going to be our last with you.

We look forward to seeing you next year.
Steve and Sam

Thanks @Donaheys for a fabulous weekend with Anton & Erin. It was stunning.
Sue

Thank you so much for the lovely weekend we spent with you during the Anton and Erin masterclass and showcase. We had a memorable time, everything was so well organized and we were made to feel so very special. The masterclass was such a memorable occasion, full of good humour and fun – the new dance move we learn’t in the foxtrot will be a constant reminder of our special time with you all.

The evening dance was such a treat; we met some really nice people and enjoyed an evening of dancing with a wonderful showcase from Anton and Erin. The photograph session was relaxed and so well organized. Your young man taking the photographs was so friendly and Anton and Erin were a joy – what lovely people! Nothing was too much trouble, I admire their stamina; they smiled for photographs for over two hours and made everyone feel as if they were the most special person in the room. Thank you so much, we had been looking forward to the event for such a long time and it surpassed our expectations.
Helen and Tom

Thankyou @Erinboag @TheAntonDuBeke @Donaheys 4 a really great Saturday dancing, def a great addition to our 25 years married celebrations!
Catherine

@Erinboag @Donaheys Thankyou so much, it was amazing…Myself and my daughter had a sensational time.thankyou.x
Lynn

@Erinboag @donaheys we had a great night thank you so much ~ thought you were amazing !!!!
Judith

@Donaheys. Thank you for an incredible weekend we have had such an amazing time. The workshop was brilliant and so was the dance and show xx
Frankie

@Erinboag @Donaheys thanks for a wonderful weekend of dancing @janiecwales and I loved it all
Hypnophil

Let me say how much we enjoyed the weekend at the Village Hotel and Dukinfield Town Hall with Anton & Erin. It was certainly a highlight of the year, my wife and I really enjoyed the nights dancing and the venue was really nice, good job. Thanks once again.
Stewart and Jane

We had a wonderful time. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you for your hospitality and all the hard work into organising such great weekend
Simon

Thank you so much! We had a fabulous time and can’t wait to join you at another one of your fantastic events.
Samantha

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag photo gallery from Donahey’s events

Dukinfield Town Hall

King St, Dukinfield, Cheshire, SK16 4LA. Jct 23 M60

Dukinfield Town Hall is one of the North of England’s most stylish and prestigious settings. The stunning Ballroom, The Jubilee Hall, enjoys a beautiful sprung maple wood dance floor throughout, benefiting from a £3 million renovation in May 2005; the Ballroom is light and airy and offers ample free on-site car parking.

Our Unforgettable events are ‘One of the most closely followed and talked about dance events outside BBC Strictly Come Dancing.

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4* Village Premier Hotel, Ashton Moss, Manchester

The brand new, state of the art Village Premier Hotel, Ashton Moss, Manchester benefits from; Fabulous leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool; Luxury en-suite rooms with flat screen TV’s; Starbuck’s Coffee Shop; Verve Grill & Restaurant; The Victory pub & kitchen; Free Wi-Fi throughout.

Why not take the opportunity over the weekend to discover the hustle & bustle of Tameside & Manchester with all the attractions they have to offer. The hotel’s location is perfect for getting out and about, just 5mins drive from Dukinfield Town Hall, a short 8minute train ride into Manchester City Centre or a 15minute journey by car. The Trafford Centre Shopping Mall is around 30mins drive.

Enjoy the brand new state of the art 4 star Village Hotel, Ashton Moss

We only have a limited number of Double or Twin rooms available on our inclusive dance break. £175 per person which includes your 4* hotel accommodation.

Price based on two people sharing, take advantage of this great price and don’t miss out on a fab dance break – book today. Sorry no single/triple rooms available.

Our Dance Breaks are a wonderful, relaxed social dance break and are NOT suitable for advanced competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves!

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag TV interview at one of our previous events

Anton & Erin Inclusive Dance Workshops

Why not take the opportunity to learn to dance or brush up
on some of your favourite ballroom dancing with the stars?

On Saturday afternoon, Anton & Erin will host two 80-minute dance workshops. Just let us know your Ballroom dancing ability and we’ll book you in the correct level workshop. Remember taking part in these workshops is completely upto you, and you don’t need any experience for our beginners workshop.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Firstly, tell me about Donahey’s?

The Donahey’s family have been organising spectacular dance events and teaching children & adults across Manchester to dance for over 43 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events. Our hugely successful events with the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing are now in their 7th year – we thoroughly enjoy them and we go out of our way to ensure our customers do too.

Donahey’s is recommended by, and affiliated to the world’s largest dance teacher’s organisation, the IDTA – rest assured Donahey’s have worked hard to establish a name you can trust along with an exceptional reputation in the Dancing world.

Who teaches the dance workshops?

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag – yes, that’s right our dance workshops will be taken by the stars of the weekend.

I’ve never danced before is it suitable?

Our dance break is designed for enjoyment for everyone; Whether you’ve never stepped foot on a dance floor before and want to sit back, enjoy the shows, meet the stars and maybe learn your very first dance steps from the stars? Or if you’re an experienced dancer, our ballrooms are stunning and you can enjoy dancing the night away on our beautiful sprung maple-wood dance-floors and take part in the more advanced workshops.

The level of your participation is entirely your decision, you can join in the workshops & dancing, or none at all – the choice is completely yours!

What shall I wear?

The daytime is casual, the evening Black Tie – look your best for some fab pictures with the stars!

For dancing; on your feet something comfortable, dance shoes or flattish shoes preferably not trainers. No high heels, flip flops, steel heels or toe caps please.

What time can we check-in?

Your rooms will be available anytime from 3pm onwards; you are welcome to enjoy the hotels first class leisure facilities throughout the days on both Saturday & Sunday.

How do we travel between The Village Hotel & Dukinfield Town Hall?

Saturday evening we will of course be laying on coaches from the hotel to transport everyone across to Dukinfield Town Hall and back. Guests are of course welcome should they prefer to make their own way to & from Dukinfield Town Hall if they so wish. The two venues are located within a short 5min drive of each other.

For the afternoon workshops, please make your own way to Dukinfield Town Hall, then you are free to leave straight after the workshops.

What level of ability will the workshops be?

Workshops will be offered at Beginner or Intermediate level in Ballroom dancing.

My partner/friends don’t dance can I take part in the class?

Absolutely.

My partner/friends dance at a different level to myself, can we each take the workshop appropriate for our own dancing ability?

Sure, it’s absolutely fine for you to split for the dance lessons/workshops, no problem at all – just let us know on your booking form.

Importantly though, we wouldn’t be able to accomodate both of you taking each others lessons as well, and we are unable to offer partners to people attending workshops without a partner.

Also, for the enjoyment of all the workshop participants, only workshop participants are allowed into the ballroom during each workshop. This policy is strictly enforced on all our dance breaks, please refrain from asking to sit & watch workshops as refusal may offend.

What kinds of age group attend?

Our dance break is designed for enjoyment by everyone and regularly attracts a mix of all ages so you can be sure of a fun time – some families bring along 3 generations!

What is included in the price?

Saturday afternoon 80-minute dance Workshop with Anton & Erin ; Evening Return Transport between Village Hotel, Ashton & Dukinfield Town Hall; Evening Welcome reception drink; VIP reserved seating; Dancing Saturday evening from 7.30pm till midnight; Anton & Erin Dance showcase Saturday evening; Saturday night 4 star accommodation with private facilities; Sunday morning Full English Breakfast.

Can we extend our stay?

Absolutely, this is our most popular request and many guests make a full weekend of it by booking an additional night before the event.

You can book additional nights either side of your break directly with the Village Hotel at their current best available rate. We recommend doing this as soon as possible online at www.village-hotels.co.uk or by calling their central reservation team on 0844 980 0220.

Then the week of your dance break, simply call The Village Hotel Ashton on 0844 980 0017, ask to speak with reception and ask them to link both your direct booking & your Donahey’s Dance Break booking together. They will link both your bookings for you and then you will not need to change rooms across the weekend. If you call to link your bookings before the week of the event, hotel reception may not have your details loaded onto their system yet.

If you do experience any problems whatsoever with this, please feel free to speak directly with Steph in the Ashton events team on 0161 342 8628 and Steph will do her best to help you out.

Can we make special hotel requests?

Of course, if you have any specific hotel requests whatsoever such as; rooms close to your friends, low floors, upgrades, near a lift etc please contact The Village Hotel direct on 0161 342 8628 and ask for Steph.

All special requests and upgrades MUST be organised directly with the Hotel no sooner than 2-weeks prior.

Is Saturday evening meal included?

So we can keep the package price as competitive as possible there is no evening meal included in this package.

We find this allows guests to choose exactly what they would like to eat, where they would like to eat and select your own budget for your evening meal – there’s lots of great eateries to choose from located in & around your hotel;

Village Premier Hotel;

The Victory Pub & Kitchen
Verve Grill

Nearby Restaurants;

Wetherspoons

JW Lees Sheldon Arms, Carvery Restaurant & Public House

Ashton Moss Leisure Park – Chiquito’s, Nando’s Frankie & Benny’s, Brewers Fayre, KFC

What happens in the evening?

There will be dancing for everyone during the evening with a fabulous showcase from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.

Can we sit with our friends?

Certainly, please ensure you tell us well in advance who they are and we will reserve you seats together in the ballroom.

Your Table

You will be reserved seats at a table in the Ballroom for Saturday evening.

Do i need a Wristband?

Not on this dance break.

Cameras

There’s going to be lots of great photo & autograph opportunities during the evenings so make sure you don’t forget your camera!

To reduce the time you are queuing and to increase your enjoyment of the remainder of the evening; following the showcases we are introducing a system whereby guests will be invited by table number for photo’s & autographs with the stars. Please hang fire until your table has been invited, your co-operation with this will be really appreciated and hopefully this should work to allow for the better enjoyment of the rest of the evenings for you.

Will there be an official photographer in attendance?

No, we prefer to allow you the freedom to take your own photo’s during the backstage meet ‘n’ greet time, we also have a great experienced Donahey’s team on-site that will take any photo’s for you together – we do prefer not to spend our dance breaks asking guests to pay more money for additional services etc

Can children come along & take part?

Yes, well-behaved, accompanied children are very welcome to take part and enjoy our dance weekend in full. However, children may not be left unaccompanied at workshops or evening dances whatsoever and parents or guardians must accept full responsibility for the supervision of their children at all times.

Can i just purchase tickets for the dancing/workshops/show?

Sorry, no.

Is our dance weekend in any way associated with the BBC?

No.

Anton & Erin look forward to seeing you

Find out more information about the BBC TV programme Strictly Come Dancing
by checking out the BBC Strictly Come Dancing website
www.bbc.co.uk/strictlycomedancing

Find out more about Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton & Erin, checkout there website
www.antonanderin.com