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4* Dance Holiday with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Dance Holiday

with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Friday 13th – Sunday 15th April 2018
Beaumont Estate Hotel, Old Windsor, Berkshire

2017 sold-out 6 months in advance, don’t delay over 100 places already booked for 2018!

Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the impressive 4* Beaumont Estate in Windsor.

Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other – learn to dance with them, plus hear all about their Strictly journeys.

Just take a look what’s included in
Donahey’s Dancing with The Stars Weekend;

• Front row seats to enjoy three days of Breathtaking Dance Showcases from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – all up close & personal.

• 4 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability.

• Fun Question & Answer sessions with the stars for everyone – find out the all the juicy Strictly gossip first hand from the stars, and maybe ask your burning questions.

• An additional 3 hours of dance classes with Donahey’s highly experienced dance teachers in our second stunning ballroom – tailored specifically to your dancing ability.

• Two nights of dancing in the stunning, air conditioned, Hanover Ballroom – featuring a fabulous selection of music to enjoy and dance the night away.

• Saturday night Black Tie Ball starring The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Ballroom & Latin Big Band – you really can’t beat dancing to the fabulous sounds of live music.

• Exclusive ‘Red Carpet Strictly Photo Calls’ to grab those all-important souvenir photographs of the Strictly Celebrities.

• Saturday night intimate late night ‘Latin Lounge’, ideal for relaxing & dancing into the early hours.

• Spectacular Sunday afternoon Grand-Finale dance showcase.

• Impressive £15million investment programme across the entire Beaumont Estate.

Secure your places now for our Spring 2018 Dancing With The Stars Weekend. Line-up will be announced Summer 2017 – We’re sure you’ve seen from our fabulous 2017 line-up and all our many previous dance holidays – we guarantee it will be amazing & unrivalled…..

Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early. Just £449pp if booked before 31st Jul ’17, £459pp if booked before 30th Nov ’17, £469pp thereafter.

Book your place now to avoid disappointment as these are hugely popular sell-out events.
Pay just £100pp deposit to reserve your place, with the remaining balance not due until 2nd Feb 2018.

See what the Strictly stars say about Donahey’s Dance Holidays…

Even the added extras are all included – with no extra cost

• Personalised Colour Gift Certificate – received immediately on booking, featuring your favourite Strictly stars. Just perfect for presenting the dance weekend as a gift for any special occasion, plus a fab keepsake.

• Complimentary 16-page glossy souvenir programme – a perfect keepsake and great for showing off to all your friends & family after the event.

• Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility – if you wish to change your booking, we’ll happily switch you to any of our 2018 Dancing with The Stars Weekends – subject to availability, available upto 3-months prior to your original break.

• Unlimited online access to view videos of all the dances taught by the Strictly stars across the weekend – especially to help you remember & practice all the wonderful dances you learn.

• Welcome souvenir dance bag – sponsored by Supadance, containing helpful & fun goodies.

• Reserved VIP table and seats in The Hanover Ballroom for the whole weekend – no need to change to different tables each day, no need to worry about getting there first and most importantly no need to pay extra!

• All tables front row, floor-side guaranteed – offering great up close & personal, uninterrupted views of all the showcases with no need to pay extra to upgrade.

• Complimentary jugs of iced water on all the tables, replenished throughout the daytime – so you can stay refreshed & hydrated at no extra cost.

• Ample free on-site parking.

• ‘World Of Supadance’ Dance Shoe Marketplace.

Donahey’s Adult only dance weekends are truly inspirational and a great chance to learn to dance, improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps, develop your technique along with a fabulous opportunity to be taught by the actual stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Alternatively why not just sit back and soak up the fabulous atmosphere of this great weekend in this stunning resort. If you’re not sure what to expect, take a look at some of the fabulous testimonials we have received from the actual stars of Strictly & this years guests.

The Beaumont Estate’s stunning Air Conditioned Hanover Ballroom, at nearly 6,000sq ft, will offer us 3,500sq ft of amazing sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the country. The Hanover Ballroom benefits from floor to ceiling windows, along with it’s own private bars & reception areas – this impressive venue is just perfect for our dance weekend. Plus, the Beaumont Lounge will offer guests a beautiful second daytime Workshop venue at over 1,700sq ft.

Dance workshops will be offered for all levels in; Ballroom, Latin American, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Swing, American Smooth & more. Unlike other dance holidays where you are restricted to just two 45min workshops, we guarantee you a minimum of 7-hours workshops with the actual stars and your Donahey’s team – you don’t have to take part in any of them though if you don’t want!

If you’ve never danced before this is a Strictly experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, live music to enjoy, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof, who knows who you’ll bump into around the hotel!

£15million investment programme

During 2017 De Vere group are investing £15million into an extensive refurbishment programme across the entire Beaumont Estate.

200 Bedrooms fully refurbished, the addition of the stylish new Wessex Wing Bedrooms (shown below), new flagship Bar & Restauraunt 1705, main restauraunt & reception areas refurbished, extensive grounds works, plus refurbishment of the Hanover & Hampton Ballrooms & lounges.

We are confident this extensive investment programme will provide our 2018 guests a higher quality and more superior experience than ever before here at Beaumont Estate – with investment already evident this year throughout our ballrooms plus the new & refurbished bedrooms.

Donahey’s Weekend Breaks – officially recommended in….

Mail On Sunday – August 2016

Woman And Home Magazine

Radio Times Strictly Come Dancing Gift Guide.

Good Housekeeping Magazine – Best Strictly Come Dancing Weekend Break.

What the Strictly stars have to say about Donahey’s Dance Weekends…..

‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’ Anton Du Beke

‘Is it me or do Donahey’s run the best dance weekends in the country….Kevin Clifton

‘What an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for inviting us, we are so happy to be part of your beautiful event. A clear 10 from me!’ Aljaz Skorjanec

‘I know we say this every year, but this really is the best dance weekend in the UK. So well organised and so much dancing. We love working with Donahey’s, you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event. Thank you to Donahey’s for organising such wonderful events’Ian Waite

‘Our 3rd year at a Donaheys dance weekend. Thank you for letting Kevin and I be part of this fabulous event. Lots of love x’ Karen Hauer

‘Donaheys organise the number 1 dance event in the country. We really look forward to Donahey’s dance weekends; they’re so well organised, great venues and a fabulous audience. Thank you so much Paul.’Natalie Lowe

‘What a FAB-U-LOUS event to attend. A real feel good weekend, cannot wait to be back’ Janette Manrara

‘What an incredible event, we loved every second of it. So much on offer from all the Strictly couples & classes, we love being part of it. Kevin Clifton

‘Thank you to Donahey’s, in our opinion Donahey’s are one of the best-organised events we attend, they always look after you the guest and us the artist – thank you’ Vincent Simone

‘Congratulations to the Donahey’s for finding the most amazing venue. How brilliant is Alton Towers – a diamond in the country. We love working with the Donahey’s – you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event’ Ian Waite

“What can I say? What a great weekend. We do shows all over the country but never have we had so much fun and met so many great people. I have to say Donaheys have done an amazing job organising the whole weekend, hope to be back soon!” James & Ola Jordan

‘Alton Towers is a great venue, we love it here’ ‘We’ve had great feedback from a lot of people about your event at Alton towers it was a fantastic weekend’ Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova

‘Absolutely amazing, well organised and an extremely fun filled weekend. So much to take part in and everyone having such a great time’ Karen Hardy

‘Dance weekends with Donahey’s are a fun and exciting break for anyone who loves to dance or wants to learn. They are very professionally organised and they really look after you. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the team are great. A must for your diary’Flavia Cacace

Dancing With The Stars Weekends supported by Supadance Shoes.

Beaumont Estate Hotel, Windsor

Situated in Windsor, De Vere Beaumont Estate is a charming and modern hotel set in 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

This impressive estate set in the rolling countryside is the perfect destination
for our ‘everything under one roof’ Dancing With The Stars Weekends.

Leisure facilities include an indoor 20m swimming pool, gym, squash courts & tennis courts, alternatively why not take a leisurely walk within the beautiful 40 acres of manicured grounds.

All bedrooms have everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay – and are furnished in a contemporary style. Facilities include en-suite bathroom, flat screen television, direct dial telephone, clock-radio, hairdryer, trouser press and hospitality tray. For a small upgrade charge, you can take advantage of one of the Superior or Executive Rooms.

Why not fly…Only 15mins from Heathrow – around a £35 cab fare.

Beaumont Estate Hotel, Burfield Road, Old Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2JJ.

View our event on the offical Beaumont Estate Hotel website here
www.phcompany.com/de-vere/beaumont-estate/offers/dancing-stars-weekends/

Beaumont Estate Hotel Photo’s

Beaumont Estate Ballroom’s

The Stunning Hanover Suite is the centre piece of Beaumont Estate and will be transformed into a spectacular & dazzling Ballroom for our event. The above 360 tour shows our transformation of the similar size Stateroom Ballroom at our Alton Towers Dancing With The Stars Weekend.

The Hanover Suite Ballroom.

Your Weekend Programme

What do our amazing weekends truly have in store for you?

Here you can download one of our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekend
souvenir programmes – see for yourselves how fabulous our weekends are.
This example was our Windsor 2016 weekend….enjoy!

Guest Reviews – from our previous Windsor Dancing With The Stars Weekends

Just an official thanks to all the Donahey’s team. Windsor was my fifth weekend with you and I think it probably rates as the best yet. Certainly the most emotional. Tears rolling down my cheeks after the Family Von Boyce dance and Ian and Natalie’s Fotxtrot. Stunning.

I know how much work goes into an event like this and I hope you get as much buzz out of it as your customers do. The hotel was good, the food was the best yet in my opinion and the schedule went seamlessly through the three days. I thought the introduction of the try-to-remember-and-practice-the-workshop-steps was a good move and welcomed by many whose memory bank gets a bit bewildered through an inability to take so much in!!

Anyway, a BIGGGGGGGGGGGGG thank you.
Ann & Chas

Thank you all for a wonderful weekend! Extremely well organised and a great venue, we had a FAB-U-LOUS time.

The Stars and Donaheys team alike were all brilliant during our lessons. The Show Dances were ALL breath taking, but especially, Warren & Kristi’s Waltz, Darren & Lilia’s Paso and Ian and Natalie’s Foxtrot! How lucky were we to experience all of that in one weekend!

We would highly recommend Donahey’s and Dancing with the Stars weekend to anyone.
Len and Jo

We really, really enjoyed the weekend with you and look forward to seeing you again in March
Trevor and Lorraine

I want to say thank you to you and your team for a fantastic weekend. Both my wife and I enjoyed the three days far more than we thought we could have done. Every element of the event was exceptionally well planned, and we were impressed by the friendly and approachable nature of your whole team. This, coupled with the superb workshops and showcases has left us with memories that we will never forget. We will return, along with some additional family members..
Jon & Tara

A massive Thank You to you, Shirley and your wonderful team for a fantastic weekend….. my first and certainly not my last! We have both booked up for next year.

With best wishes and, again, huge thanks to you for what was an absolutely brilliant weekend and, for me, the best introduction I could possibly have had to the world of ballroom dancing.
Amanda & Jan

Just a huge thank you for a fabulous weekend at Old Windsor. The venue, the workshops, the showcases, everything absolutely fab…u..lous! Enjoy your rest, well done to you and your team. We cannot forget something so good, we even practised some steps yesterday evening!
Robert & Julie

Congratulations on organising a fantastic weekend at the Beaumont Estate, it was truly memorable
Patrick & Claire

We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Windsor ‘Dancing with the stars’ weekend. Once again, your teams thorough planning and organisation of the weekend (not to mention their hard work on the weekend itself!) resulted in it being a resounding success.

All of the classes we attended were excellent, and both of the evening events were fantastic, with show dances from the stars that were truly memorable. We would also like to say what a treat it was to dance to a big band – they were superb. The venue was well chosen, and I must say the food was very good – which was an added bonus.

Thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful package of classes and entertainment. We are already looking forward to joining you again next year – for both of the weekends!
Ruth & John

Paul, Amy, Shirley and all the Donaheys team, what a fantastic weekend, Jack and I had a ball! Thanks once again, it really was amazing.
Sam and Jack

Looking forward to another amazing weekend.
Julie & Keith

We both absolutely loved the weekend, one of the best weekends we have had so thank you!
Sharon & David

Thank you for the wonderful weekend in Windsor, Jane and myself really enjoyed our time and appreciate the amount of hard work that you and your team must have gone to
Darren & Jane

I felt I had to say what a fabulous weekend we had at Windsor. Everything was well organised and the shows were fantastic. I agree with your comment about the family dance it was Brilliant and unforgettable.

We nearly booked up for next year but we wanted to tell our Dancing School what a fabulous weekend it was and see if anyone wanted to be included for next year. I will be in touch, once again Brilliant.
John & Brenda

We just wanted to say Thank you to you all for a great weekend. My best Christmas present ever! Everyone was so friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. We made a few new friends and loved table 12 so much so have rebooked so we can meet up again next June. We both had such a lovely time and even Trev is continuing to dance. The challenge is on for him to be in the blue group next year. Watch this space!! Wishing you all a successful year ahead and look forward to seeing you all again in Windsor next year.
Keeeeep dancing
Heather & Trevor

Firstly to say very many thanks for an absolutely excellent weekend at Windsor and thank you so much for accommodating Raphael and me as a late booking. We came away on a high!

We really enjoyed sitting up in the far corner, on the table of beginners, who all seemed to be in absolute awe of your event, especially as they are obviously not used to getting ‘up close and personal’ with the gorgeous professional dancers, nor at seeing the fabulous demos which us more experienced people are used to. It seemed from their feedback that they somehow imagined it would all be much more ‘distanced’, like in a theatre or something, and certainly not so ‘full on’. I know you definitely had some firm converts from our table – and what you are doing for the name of ballroom dancing is just so laudable.
Many thanks once again.
Heather & Raphael

Dancing With The Stars Weekend – Windsor April ’17 Photo’s

Your Donahey’s Dance Weekend Team

Throughout your dance weekend you will have the services of Donahey’s dedicated on-site team of Dance Teachers; Dancers; Helpers & Assistants including Paul, Shirley & Amy Donahey who are all there to ensure your dance weekend runs smoothly and is full of the right kind of memories.

2018 Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility

During 2018 we’re pleased to be offering 5 fab-u-lous Dancing With The Stars Weekends at stunning venues across the UK. Whichever dance weekend you initially book with us we are happy to offer you the flexibility to switch your booking between any one of our 2018 Dancing With The Stars Weekends.

This added benefit provides you with peace of mind should a personal engagement crop up, or indeed your favourite must-see Strictly star appear at one of our weekends…..

9th – 11th March ’18 Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire

13th – 15th April ’18 Beaumont Estate Hotel, Berkshire

11th – 13th May ’18 Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport

15th –17th June ’18 Chesford Grange Hotel, Warwickshire

6th – 8th July ’18 Beaumont Estate Hotel, Berkshire

There is absolutely no administration charge for transfering upto 31st Oct 2017, after which point there is a small admin charge of £25 per person. Subject to availability and no later than 3-months prior to your original dance weekend. A rate difference, either up or down, may apply between weekends.

Your Weekend Dance Break

This isn’t a weekend break organised by a holiday company or a hotel with some dancing available – this is an exclusive weekend bursting at the seams with dancing, organised by dance experts. Our weekend will give you the chance to be close to the stars of TV – and will be one you’ll remember for years to come.

Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend is a wonderful, relaxed social weekend and would NOT be suitable for competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves! Enjoy seeing Strictly Come Dancing Stars performing live up close and personal

Fri 13th – Sun 15th April 2018
Beaumont Estate Hotel, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 2JJ

Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early. Just £449pp if booked before 31st Jul ’17, £459pp if booked before 30th Nov ’17, £469pp thereafter.

Pay just £100 deposit to secure your place,
with the remaining balance not due until 2nd February 2018.

I’ve never danced before, is it for me..….

Throughout the weekend you can enjoy over 7 hours of dedicated beginners dance classes especially designed for guests who have never danced before or maybe have taken a few classes and want to build their confidence on the dance-floor.

The great news is you will be taught your first dance steps by the stars of Strictly…wow, what better way to learn to dance? You’ll enjoy 4 hours of beginners dance classes with the stars of the weekend, plus 3 hours of beginner’s lessons with your Donahey’s team.

We’ve listened to customer feedback and are pleased to offer a special beginners refresher hour early Saturday evening – before the main Black Tie Ball begins. Here we’ll go over some of the dances you’ve learnt over the weekend – a perfect re-cap for you. Plus, we always teach a fun & easy dance during both Friday & Saturday evening.

So as well as sitting back and enjoying the spectacular shows and the fabulous live music, you’ll be able to learn to dance with the stars of TV, and of course enjoy the stunning setting of our fabulous venue and all the facilities it has to offer.

It truly will be a weekend made of great memories

I’ve danced before…

This will be an amazing opportunity for you to enhance your dancing and be taught by some of the world’s finest dancers.

You’ll learn tailored new choreography in Ballroom & Latin dances, developing your technique & style, most of all though you’ll actually be taught by the stars of Strictly Come Dancing – what better way to learn?

We offer you either 7 hours of dedicated Improver/Intermediate dance lessons, or 7 hours of Advanced dance lessons. You’ll enjoy 4 hours of dance lessons with the stars of the weekend, plus 3 hours of lessons with your Donahey’s team, all you need do is let us know which level of lessons you would like to take.

Plus as well as Friday & Saturday evening’s social dancing, we host afternoon practice sessions where you can come along and practice what you’ve learnt.

You really will take away so much from the weekend, just take a look below at what previous guests had to say…

The White House Hotel

Why not upgrade your weekend and stay in the magnificent White House Hotel?
Featuring stunning suites & bedrooms, this feature hotel within the Beaumont Estate, comprises 16 premium deluxe bedrooms and ten lavish suites; it also boasts private check-in facilities & VIP parking.

Discover Windsor

Why not take a 10min stroll down to The River Thames where you can take a River Boat Cruise through Windsor or stroll along the scenic Thames Tow Path. Beaumont Estate is a fantastic base for visiting picturesque Windsor, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Ascot Racecourse, Savill Gardens & The Wentworth Golf Course, which are all under 15 minutes away.

The Beaumont Estate is a short 41minute train journey to
London Waterloo, where you could enjoy time in Central London.

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 49 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events. Our hugely successful ‘Dancing with The Stars Weekend’s’ are now in their 12th 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 workshops?

The professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will teach 4 of your workshops. 3 hours of additional workshops will be offered by your highly experienced Donahey’s team – and there’s no need to pre-book these workshops.

I’ve never danced before is this weekend suitable?

Absolutely, this is a Strictly experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, live music to enjoy, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof, who knows who you’ll bump into around the hotel! Plus of course you have all the facilities that the fabulous hotel has to offer you.

Our weekend is designed for enjoyment for all, whether you’ve never stepped foot on a dance floor before and want to sit back and enjoy the shows, or if your an experienced dancer and want to take part in the workshops & evening dancing. The level of your participation is entirely your decision, you can join in some of the workshops & dancing, or none at all – the choice is completely yours!

What level of ability will the workshops be?

Workshops will be offered throughout the days aimed at levels from beginners through to advanced. Styles of workshops will include; Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Latino Line & much more.

I’m experienced in Ballroom & Latin, but not the other styles
– how do you sort the workshops for the other styles?

Each of our workshops are tailored to the dancing ability of your group.

A group of experienced dancers in whatever form, we find pick-up new steps & rhythm much easier than say a group of absolute beginners. So the overall progress in improver or advanced groups can be more rapid and therefore we can add more content & choreography for you in those workshops.

Don’t worry, we don’t anticipate everyone in the group will be Improver or Intermediate in those ‘additional workshop’ styles – just that they are dancers and able to follow and learn within a dance class easier than say absolute beginners.

My partner/friends dance at a different level to myself, can we each take the workshops 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 occasionally get some people do that, we wouldn’t though be able to accomodate both of you taking each others lessons as well.

If you choose to split for workshops please be aware we are unable to offer you partners in the workshops. If you choose to take part in all the workshops you are offered, due to the packed workshop schedule spread across 2 ballrooms, you should expect to spend most of the daytimes seperate from each other.

What shall I wear?

The daytime is casual; the evenings will be smart look your best for some fab pictures! For your enjoyment Saturday evening will be a Black Tie Ball.

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 on the dance-floor please.

What kinds of age group attend?

Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend 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?

2 nights en-suite accommodation; Friday & Saturday 2-course evening meal; Saturday & Sunday morning Full English Breakfasts; Dancing Friday & Saturday evening from 8pm till midnight; Workshops Friday evening, Saturday daytime & Sunday until around 1pm; Dance showcases Friday & Saturday evening, Black Tie Ball Saturday evening.

What standard of accommodation are the hotels?

All the hotel’s Donahey’s chooses for our events are a minimum of 4 star standard. For more information on each of our hotels, visit the dedicated webpage;

Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire

Can we make special room requests at our hotel?

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 or wish to upgrade your facilities simply contact the hotels direct. Contact No’s will be highlighted in your confirmation letters

What happens in the evenings?

There will be fabulous showcases from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, dancing for everyone plus on Saturday there will be live music with our 15-piece Big Band.

Can we sit with our friends?

Certainly, when you fill out your booking form, just tell us who they are and we will reserve you seats together in the ballroom!

Your VIP Table

You will be reserved seats at a table in the Main Ballroom for the whole weekend – all our tables are front row floor-side guaranteed, so no need to pay to upgrade.

The Weekender Programme

You will receive your complimentary 12-page souvenir programme upon registration with all the details of what we have to offer you over the weekend.

Download a sample of this year’s programme here

What time does the weekend begin on the Friday?

You are welcome to check-in to your hotel from 3pm onwards, Dinner will be offered in the hotels main restaurant from 5pm – 8.30pm, our welcome party commences in the main Ballroom from 8pm, the shows commence from 9.30pm.

You will also be offered a one-hour workshop with one of the Strictly couples between 5pm – 8pm. Usually, beginners/Improvers at 5pm, Intermediate at 6pm & Advanced at 7pm.

What time does the weekend finish on the Sunday?

Our last workshop on Sunday should finish around 1pm, the Grand Finale Showcase should finish around 2.30pm.

Photographs

Make sure you bring your camera for our exclusive ‘Photo Calls’ with the stars of the show. These will take place in some great locations around the Resort grounds, your chance to take some fabulous souvenir photographs of the stars.

I’ve booked my places – how can i make my final balancing payment?

To make a cheque payment, simply post your cheque, payable to ‘DONAHEY’S EVENTS LTD’, and tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter to; Donaheys Events Ltd, PO Box 126, Kingsbridge, TQ7 9BB.

To make a BACS payment, please ensure you quote the lead passenger surname & your booking code. You can find our bank details in your confirmation letter, or just email us. Once you have made the BACS payment, please simply return the tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter stating that you have made the BACS payment and stating the date the payment was made, many thanks.

Please allow us upto 17 days from posting payments/slips to receiving your confirmation receipt email, many thanks. Due to high PayPal Credit/Debit Card fees, balancing payments can only be accepted by cheque or BACS.

Can i pay in instalments?

Sure, to help spread the cost of your dancing weekend we are pleased to offer you the option of paying in instalments. If at any time between now and the balance due date you would like to pay off some of the balance, you are welcome to do so by simply indicating on your payment slip from your booking confirmation letter the amount you would like to pay off, and following the notes above.

I am a lady without a partner – can I come along?

Of course, we openly welcome ladies without a dance partner, however we are unable to provide dance partners over the weekend. Donahey’s does not have a policy of offering male dance partners to ladies who attend our Dancing With The Stars Weekend without a dance partner and we do not rotate partners during any workshops. We ask you please, not to book our dance weekend under the impression that we supply dance partners for ladies.

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

Sorry, no. All our guests are part of the entire dance weekend from Friday through till Sunday and resident in the hotel – which makes for a wonderful atmosphere for everyone. We don’t sell day passes so you won’t have different people dropping in and out of your weekend.

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

No.

Are Principal Hayley or De Vere connected in any way with the dance workshops & shows offered?

All the shows & workshops are organised by Donahey’s – the dance experts. Principal Hayley & DeVere have no contractual responsibility towards guests in relation to the delivery of your workshops & shows.

Donahey’s is the trading style of Donahey’s Events LTD
– Company No 4673588, registered in England & Wales.

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