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£175 per person which includes your 4* hotel accommodation.

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Twin & Double rooms still available – sorry no single places or triple rooms available.

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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.

14 rooms remaining…

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

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 workshop 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 from just £165 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’

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. £175per 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.

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

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag photo gallery from past 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. We do get some people do that, we wouldn’t though be able to accomodate both of you taking each others lessons as well.

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 & make special hotel requests?

Of course, if you have any specific hotel requests whatsoever such as; extending your stay either side at preferential rates, rooms close to your friends, low floors, near a lift etc please contact The Village Hotel direct on 0161 342 8607 and ask for Steph.

All special requests and upgrades MUST be organised directly with the Hotel no sooner than 6-weeks prior.

If you would like to book additional night’s either side of your break, you should book these asap directly with the Village. Then, no sooner than 6-weeks prior contact the hotel directly and request they link both of your bookings – that way you will not need to change rooms.

Regrettably we are unable to get involved in this area.

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, just tell us 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.

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