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- Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Beaumont Estate, Windsor, June ’13
- Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Alton Towers Resort Hotel March ’14
- Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag Weekend Dance Break
- Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Beaumont Estate, Windsor June ’14
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- Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag
- James and Ola Jordan
- Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe
- Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton
- Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova
- Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace
- Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor
- Warren and Kristi Boyce
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- Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire
- Beaumont Estate Hotel, Old Windsor, Berkshire
- Village Hotel & Leisure Club, Manchester
- Dukinfield Town Hall
- Dukinfield Masonic Hall
- Ashton Town Hall
- Hyde Town Hall
- The Moor Suite, Heaton Moor, Stockport
- Droylsden Concord Suite
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Dancing with The Stars Weekend – Radisson Blu, Glasgow – July ’13
Dancing With The Stars Weekend
5* Radisson Blu, Glasgow, Scotland
Friday 5th – Sunday 7th July 2013
Sorry no further rooms are avilable for this weekend. Last rooms are now available for our;
Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Alton, Staffordshire
Dancing With The Stars Weekend
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March ’13
Join BBC Strictly Come Dancing Professional Dancers James and Ola Jordan, Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite, Karen Hauer and Kevin Clifton, plus World Ballroom Champions Warren and Kristi Boyce for a truly inspirational adult only Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire
Dancing With The Stars Weekend
Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd June 2013
Join BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite, Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova for a truly inspirational adult only Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
Book now to avoid disappointment as these are popular events.
Join BBC Strictly Come Dancing stars Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor, Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite, Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova, plus World Ballroom Champions Warren and Kristi Boyce for a truly inspirational adult only Dancing With The Stars Weekend.
See the Strictly Come Dancing stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other, enjoy dance lessons tailored to your dancing ability with the stars, plus hear all about their Strictly experiences.
The impressive Five-Star Radisson Blu featuring The Grand Ballroom, is the perfect setting for our ‘everything under one roof’ dance weekend.
Kristina Rihanoff and Robin Windsor
Robin Windsor & Kristina Rihanoff are the hottest new Pro Strictly partnership. Robin & Kristina promise us a dazzling dance showcase featuring a fusion of Ballroom and Latin American Dances crammed full of theatrical effects, plus their dance classes are always great fun. Read More…
Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite
Strictly stars Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite are a truly amazing partnership. Expect a breathtaking showcase and truly excellent workshops – you’re in for a show-stopping treat with this fab partnership. Read More…
Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova
Strictly Come Dancing’s most successful professional couple; 7 Strictly trophies between them, 10 British Championship Wins plus West End stars & Choreographers – you’re in very safe hands with this fabulous couple. Read More …
Warren & Kristi Boyce
World Ballroom Dance Champions Warren & Kristi are record 6 times National Championship title winners. Warren & Kristi regularly compete all over the world, representing England as one of the most in demand world-class couples – prepare to be impressed with this couples outstanding Ballroom showcase. Read More…
Just take a look what’s included in our Scotland Dancing With The Stars Weekend;
- Friday & Saturday night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the fabulous 5 star City Centre Hotel .
- Two nights of Breathtaking Dance Showcases featuring the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – all up close & personal.
- 4 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability.
- 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 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.
Book your place now to avoid disappointment, as these are hugely popular sell-out events.
Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early.
Just £399pp if you book before 31st December 2012,
£419pp for all bookings taken before 31st January 2013 and £439pp after this time.
Pay just £100 deposit to secure your place, with the remaining balance not due until the end of March ‘13.
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Even the added extras are included;
- Personalised Gift Certificate – received on booking, just perfect for presenting the gift for any special occasion, plus a great keepsake.
- Complimentary 16-page glossy souvenir programme – a perfect keepsake and great for showing off to all your friends & family after the event.
- Welcome souvenir dance bag – sponsored by Supadance, containing helpful & fun goodies.
- Reserved VIP table & seats in The Stateroom Ballroom throughout the whole weekend – no need to change to different tables all weekend and no need to worry about getting there first.
- All tables front row, floor-side guaranteed – offering great uninterrupted views of all the shows with no need to pay extra to upgrade.
- Complimentary jugs of iced water on all the tables, refreshed throughout the day – so you can stay refreshed & hydrated at no extra cost.
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 our Scotland Dance Weekend at this simply stunning hotel. 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.
Dance workshops will be offered for all levels in; Ballroom, Latin American, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Swing, American Smooth, Zumba® & more. Unlike other dance weekends where you are restricted to just two 45min workshops, we guarantee you a minimum of 7-hours of workshops with the actual stars & your Donahey’s team – you don’t have to take part in all or 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!
What the Strictly stars have to say about Donahey’s Dance Weekends…..
‘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 & Natalie Lowe
‘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
‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’ Anton Du Beke
“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
“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
Five-Star Radisson BLU, Glasgow
Nestled in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, the impressive brand new Five-star Radisson BLU Hotel is only minutes from the main shopping area and train stations. With stylish en-suite bedrooms, great places to eat & drink as well as free broadband & free fitness, we promise your stay will be unforgettable.
Scottish hospitality with a modern skyline. Bedrooms offer the ultimate in style, comfort and relaxation – from crisp white linen on the beds to bespoke toiletries in the bathrooms, Flat screen TV’s, Safe and individual climate controls in every room. For those who like to keep fit LA Fitness is for you, a complete gymnasium, full size pool and lots of treatment rooms an all-encompassing fitness centre.
Radisson Blu Hotel, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DL
Guests can walk to some of the best shopping in the UK, including the trendy Princess Square and Argyll Arcade, which specializes in fine jewellery. Other notable local attractions include the Burrell Collection, Glasgow School of Art, Holmwood House, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Lighthouse.
All bedrooms have everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay and are furnished in a contemporary style. Facilities include en-suite bathroom, 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.
Radisson BLU, Glasgow Photo’s
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 BBC Strictly Come Dancing Stars performing live up close and personal
Dancing With The Stars Weekends supported by Supadance Shoes.
Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early.
Just £399pp if you book before 31st December 2012,
£419pp for all bookings taken before 31st January 2013 and £439pp after this time.
Pay just £100 deposit to secure your place, with the remaining balance not due until the end of March ‘13
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…
What guests had to say about our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekends
Congratulations on your marvellous 2012 weekend break at Alton Towers. The venue, workshops & shows were fantastic, but what stands out is your amazing friendliness, and the organisational skills of managing such a massive event at such an affordable cost – you should have been responsible for organising the Olympics! We would also like to offer our congratulations as you celebrate 44 years, what amazing events will you be hosting in your Jubilee year….
Michelle & StuartJust arrived home after a BRILLIANT Dancing with the Stars @ Alton Towers. Congratulations to Shirley/Paul and all the team for such an excellent time. You should all be proud of the event you put on. Many many thanks!
Jan & PaulThank you so much for an absolutely fabulous weekend. This was our first time with you and we enjoyed it so much we have booked to do it all again next year.. We came home tired but happy.
Hazel & Denis
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 44 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 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 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 mixed levels from beginners through to advanced. Styles of workshops include; Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Zumba® & 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 don’t dance can I take part in the classes?
Absolutely.
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 get some people do that, we wouldn’t though be able to accomodate both of you taking each others lessons as well.
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;
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.
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 at 5pm, Improvers at 6pm & Intermediate at 7pm.
What time does the weekend finish on the Sunday?
Our last workshop on Sunday should finish around 1pm.
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.
Making payments
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 confirmation slip the amount you would like to pay off. Due to the high PayPal Credit/Debit Card fees, payments can only be made by cheque, payable to ‘Donahey’s’ or by cash in person. Simply place your payment and tear off payment slip in an envelope & hand in at your Donahey’s dance class, or post to our address. Please allow us upto 21 days from making any payments to receiving your confirmation receipt, many thanks.
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.
I’ve seen advertised that Karen, Robin and Kristina are appearing in The West End show Burn The Floor next year – does this affect their booking contract with Donahey’s?
Absolutely not, our Dance Weekends don’t clash with the stars Burn The Floor commitments – all the strictly stars are very much looking forward to welcoming you onto our 2013 Dance Weekends.
Is our dance weekend associated with the BBC in any way?
No.
