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Making A Booking

Early bird booking price; 3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast only £199pp if booked before 31st Mar ’12, £229pp if booked before 30th Jul ’12. £249 thereafter.

Rooms still available;

Single, Twin, Double,
Triple, Quad, Family.

£50pp deposit secures your place.

Book by Credit/Debit Card

Simply make your room selection from the choices below, then select the Add To Cart button and this will direct you to our secure Paypal site.

Please note this will incur a £2 paypal debit/credit card booking fee per person.

Book by Post

Simply click here to print out our Booking Form, complete this then post out along with a cheque to cover the £50pp deposit, payable to Donahey’s c/o Donahey’s, PO Box 209, Ashton-U-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 OAG. Please allow 17 days from posting for receipt of confirmation.

Book by Phone

Unfortunately we don’t have credit card facilities to enable us to accept telephone payments.

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th Sept 2012
Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool

Sorry no more availability

Join us for the ultimate Dance Weekender featuring Zumba® Fitness Classes with BBC Strictly Come Dancing Celebrity Zumba® Instructors & Internationally acclaimed Zumba Educational Specialists…

Ian Waite
Starred in the past 6 series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing
partnering Zoe Ball all the way to the semi-finals.
‘I’m very excited to be taking part – and whether you’re a beginner, an expert or even an instructor, come along and join me for this fantastic weekend-long dance party!’

Naomi Mokoena
Internationally acclaimed Zumba Educational Specialist

Plus, more Strictly stars to be confirmed…

Zumba® & Dance with some of the world’s most talented dancers,
just take a look what’s included in our ultimate weekender;

Fantastic Friday & Saturday night themed celebrity Zumba® parties hosted by BBC Strictly Come Dancing Stars featuring ‘Live Cuban Percussion’

Over 12 Hours of Zumba® Fitness classes throughout the weekend including Zumba® classes with the Strictly Stars and our team of Zumba® Fitness instructors – included!

Inspiring Zumba® Masterclasses with Zumba® Educational Specialists – included.

UK’s largest purpose-built dance-floor at over 5,000 sq ft, plus a stunning second ballroom at over 4,000 sq ft.

3 days of included classes featuring a huge variety of dance & fitness workshops – all held across two ballrooms; 12 Hours of Zumba® including the latest Zumba® specialities, Salsa to Street, Burlesque to Bellydance, Ballroom to BOKWA, Merengue to Cha Cha & much much more

Light’s, Camera, Zumba® – You’ll be impressed with our huge ‘Sound, Light, Stage & Giant 14ft Screens’ showing live Zumba® as it happens

Zumba® marketplace

Breathtaking Strictly Come Dancing Saturday Night Latino Showcase – see the Strictly Stars perform

Exclusive area to meet & chat with the Strictly Come Dancing Stars and to grab a photograph & autograph

Early Bird Booking Price;
3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast only
£199pp if booked before 31st Mar ’12
£229pp if booked before 30th Jul ’12
£249 thereafter. Single Room Supplement £50 per room.

Amy Donaghey, Freda Sutton, Laura Blain
& Tanya Silvester, our Zumba® team look forward to welcoming you.

Even small complimentary things are included like;

Jugs of iced water on the tables refreshed throughout the day

Glossy souvenir programme – perfect for autograph’s

Welcome dance goody bag

Reserved seats throughout the whole weekend

The Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool with everything under one roof
is a fabulous venue to host this amazing weekender;

All-you-can-eat Breakfast buffet

3-course evening meal

Complimentary use of Spindles leisure club & pool

On-site Spa treatments
local charges apply

Extremely reasonably priced hotel drink & snack prices

Family entertainment & activities available in the hotel including free cinema

Free Car parking

‘Copper Face Jacks Irish Bar’ & late-night ‘Conservatory Bar’ for parting into the small-hours

You’ll be able to join in as much or as little of the non-stop classes, workshops & masterclasses – it’s completely your choice. Build your own Dance & Zumba® weekend around your own personal fitness levels and make it as challenging or relaxing as you wish – there really is something for everyone from beginners to instructors. You’ve watched these stars perform on TV, DVD & YouTube – now it’s time to come Dance & Zumba® with some of the world’s most talented dancers.

While you’re here in Blackpool, why not hop on Blackpool’s fabulous new £100m state of the art Tramway? Running along the coast into Blackpool town centre, you could take an illuminations tour or a trip into Blackpool – the new tram stops right outside the hotel!
Early Dinner option available so you can see the illuminations!

Families are welcome to join us for our ultimate Zumba weekend.
Children aged 5-14 years, £119 when sharing with 2 adults, full price when sharing with one adult.

Zumba Marketplace featuring;
Zumbawear, Back, Neck & foot Massage, Garra Rufa Fish, Healthy Juice & Smoothy Bar’s & more

subject to availability/licence

Imagine you could Zumba® with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing and be inspired by masterclasses with Europe’s most talented Zumba Educational Specialists. See the Strictly Stars perform up close & personal, Zumba® with them, hear all about their Strictly Come Dancing experiences plus have the chance to meet, chat and have pictures & autographs with them.

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Group Bookings

Bring your party to ours…

Why not grab your friends and enjoy an ultimate friends Zumba® & Dance weekend

We’re able to offer a FREE place with every 15 fully paid adult bookings.

We can handle all the bookings for you so you don’t need to worry about collecting money & forms in, just ask them to tell us they’re with your party and we’ll sit all your group together & handle everything for you.

If you would like flyers, posters & booking forms for this awesome event please simply call our booking line on 0161 338 2884 or email us info@donaheys.co.uk

Strictly Talking

What the BBC Strictly Come Dancing Stars have to say about our dance breaks…

‘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

“Donahey’s events are one of the best and professionally organised events. The people attending the workshops are very friendly and make the atmosphere great” Vincent Simone

“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

14th – 16th Sept 2012 Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool.

Early Bird Booking Price, 3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast from only £199pp
Single Room Supplement £50 per room.

This isn’t a weekend break organised by a hotel or a holiday company with a few Zumba classes thrown in – this is going to be an awesome weekend bursting at the seams with non-stop Zumba & endless other dance & fitness classes, all organised by Zumba experts. Our weekend will be one you’ll remember for years to come.

What guests had to say about our recent Weekends…..

‘Absolutely fantastic, we are first timers to your weekend and have had a fabulous time. Thank you for your immense effort’ Jan & Barrie

‘Donahey’s Delightful Dancing Days – another fab weekend! Year 4 roll on next year!’ Anne & Ted

‘Fun, action packed weekend – thank you’ Mike & Audrey

‘Great weekend?well done Paul, Shirley & co for a well organised fun weekend’ Keith & Barbara

‘First time for us, was an excellent weekend!!’ Kala & Aneep

‘Well organised, full of variety & fun! Thanks’ Pete & Helen

‘It was our first time and we had a great weekend. Thank You’ Alan & Yvonne

‘What a fantastic & tiring weekend. Thank you? Jenny

‘Brilliant weekend – the first we’ve attended. The workshops, showcases and chance to meet the stars first class & inspiring. Lots of tips to take away – we wish Donahey’s was closer, we’d be there every week.’ The East Anglia Contingent

‘So great to have the stars mingling with the rest of us all the time. Perfect organisation, never a dull moment definitely booking again.’

‘A thoroughly enjoyable weekend’ Ellie & Catherine, Dublin

‘Great weekend, definitely booking for next year. Very sociable and great fun, stars were lovely and really well organised’

‘The Blackpool weekend – I don’t think I have ever had so much fun’ Emma

‘Thank you, so very much, for an absolutely fabulous weekend. It was our first time their with you all and we returned home feeling refreshed and inspired’ Jan & Barrie

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, Donahey’s are currently Tameside’s No1 provider of Zumba® Fitness classes, delivering 15 weekly classes to over hundred’s of participants. Our hugely successful ‘Dancing with The Stars Weekend’s’ featuring the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing are now in their 7th year – we thoroughly enjoy our dance weekends 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 classes?

The professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will teach some of the classes, Zumba Educational Specialists will offer Zumba® Masterclasses along with extra workshops offered by guest instructors & your Donahey’s Zumba® Fitness team; Amy Donaghey, Freda Sutton, Laura Blain & Tanya Silvester, our Zumba® team look forward to welcoming you.

I’ve never danced before is it suitable?

Our Weekend is designed for enjoyment for everyone, whether you’ve never stepped foot on a dance floor before, or you’re an experienced Zumba® Fitness dancer and want to take part in all the variety of workshops. 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 shall I wear?

We’ll be having exciting theme’s for both night’s parties – so you can look your best!

Acceptable shoes for Zumba® Fitness classes include court shoes, aerobic shoes or jazz shoes/sneakers. They should have minimal tread on the sole and provide optimum cushion and support for dance-fitness classes. Running shoes are not ideal because they have a heavy tread on the bottom and are designed for forward movement (not sliding and pivoting)

Strictly no heels, flip flops, steel heels, toning trainers or toe caps on the dance-floor.

What level of ability will the workshops be?

Workshops will be offered throughout the days aimed at mixed levels of ability – we aim to provide something for everyone

What is included in the price?

2 nights accommodation with private facilities; Friday & Saturday 3-course evening meals; Saturday & Sunday morning Full English Breakfasts; Dancing Friday & Saturday evening from 8pm till midnight; Workshops Friday evening, Saturday daytime & Sunday until around 1pm; Dance showcase Saturday evening; Live Percusion.

What standard of accommodation is The Norbreck Castle Hotel?

The Norbreck Castle Hotel is owned by Britannia Hotels and is a comfortable hotel benefiting from a beautiful 4,000 sq ft sprung maple wood ballroom -the UK’s largest hotel ballroom. The hotel has a wonderful ‘everything under one roof’ feel about it, creating a fabulous atmosphere for us all to enjoy, with everyone staying on site including the stars! A Stunning Ballroom; Central open plan conservatory residents bar lounge serving hot & cold drinks and snacks throughout the day & into the early hours; Two restaurants; Leisure club; Cinema & more.

The Norbreck Castle Hotel has friendly and helpful staff that will go out of their way to ensure you are comfortable, accommodate all your needs and ensure your expectations are fully met.

The Hotel stands on the Queens Promenade seafront at the northern end of the resort. During 2005 this famous Blackpool landmark benefited from a £10 million refurbishment programme.

The bedrooms are comfortable with private facilities, satellite TV, radio, telephone, hair-dryer and Tea & Coffee making facilities. Meals are self service with a choice of food at each meal and as much as you can eat. There is plenty of free parking in the large Hotel car park.

Can we make special room requests at the hotel?

No problem, 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 to seaview or Jacuzzi please contact The Norbreck Castle Hotel direct on 01253 352341 and ask for the Conference & Events department. All special requests and upgrades should be organised directly with the Hotel.

What happens in the evening?

There will be themed Zumba® Fitness parties for everyone during the evenings.

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 Table

You will be reserved seats at a table in the Ballroom for the whole weekend. A Ballroom seating plan will be on display next to our registration desk on the Friday.

What time do things start to happen on the Friday?

You are welcome to use the full facilities of the hotel including the leisure club anytime on Friday. Check-in for your room will be available from 3pm onwards and will once again be held at the Donahey’s registration desk, located in the foyer outside the Ballroom. Please ensure you have your confirmation letter with you. Dinner will be available in the main restaurant from 6pm and the evening’s dancing will commence from 8pm.

Registration

Donahey’s registration desk, located in the foyer outside the Ballroom, will be available on the Friday from 3pm through to 7pm, please ensure you register here to collect your Wristband.

What time will the Blackpool Dance Weekend finish?

Sunday morning checkout is 10am, please ensure you settle any room accounts and hand your keys in beforehand, our last workshop should finish around 1pm. Safe storage is available at reception for your suitcases & bags, otherwise feel free to bring them into the ballroom.

The Weekender Programme

You will receive your complimentary souvenir programme upon registration with all the details of what we have to offer you over the weekend. For your information, Friday evening’s welcome party will commence at 8pm and our last workshop on Sunday should finish around 1pm. At this stage we are still finalising your weekender programme so are unable to give any further details beforehand.

The Ballroom

All dancing, workshops & shows will be held exclusively in the Ballrooms and you must display your wristband to gain entry.

Your Meals

Evening meals consist of a 3-course buffet dinner; a section of the hotel’s main restaurant is reserved for us. There is no table plan for the restaurant, if you wish to sit with friends simply turn up at the restaurant together and the restaurant team will be happy to seat you together. If you are travelling later on the Friday evening and cannot make your mealtime, or you wish to dine at a different time do not worry as the restaurant is open from 6pm till 8pm and they will do their up most to accommodate you at a time you prefer.

Full English breakfast is available anywhere in the main restaurant anytime from 7.30am – 9.30am.

A Premier evening a la carte dining option is available in the Boston Restaurant for a £6 per guest per night supplement, if you wish to take advantage of this on either night during your stay, you are welcome to book this as you check-in to the hotel. Past guests have passed on good comments about the Boston Restaurant, and this restaurant is usually open a little later in the evening, so may be a good option if you intend arriving late on Friday – please check directly with the hotel though for exact opening times for our weekend.

Cameras

There’s going to be lots of great photo & autograph opportunities so make sure you don’t forget your camera! Please though, avoid photos or autographs with the stars before and after their workshops & during their shows, thanks.

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.

When do i have to pay?

Your £50per person deposit is due at the time of booking. Your balance will be due, 10 weeks prior – 6th July 2012.

What package rate will i pay?

The package rate you pay depends on the exact date we receive your £50pp deposit.

You can qualify for the early bird booking price by simply sending us your deposit before the cut-off date, we will then write to you to confirm that you have receieved our early bird booking price. You will then not need to pay the remainder until the balance due date, 12 weeks prior. You are though of course guaranteed the early bird booking price.

Workshops

There is no-need to pre-book your classes.

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.

Is our dance weekend in any way associated with www.zumba.com?

No.

Your Donahey’s Zumba® Fitness team

Amy Donaghey ZIN 91099
Freda Sutton ZIN 110863
Laura Blain
Tanya Silvester ZIN 148295

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