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4* & 5* Weekend Breaks

Donahey’s offer fabulous UK Weekend Breaks starring the Professional Dancers seen on Strictly Come Dancing. If your dream has always been to meet & learn to dance with your favourite Strictly Come Dancing stars or see them perform up close and personal, Donahey’s UK Dance Holidays are for you.

Donahey’s 2020 Dancing With The Stars Weekends offer you the chance to enjoy fabulous dance classes with the stars of TV, stunning dance showcases up close & personal, plus you’ll hear all about the stars Strictly experiences – all in stunning 4 & 5 star locations across the UK.

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Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekends

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Celtic Manor ‘Dancing with the stars’ weekend was a blast from start to finish. All the lessons were amazing, although there was so much to take in we were glad to pay for the videos which were available by the evening to remind us of the steps we learned earlier. We enjoyed everything. It was all perfect and excellent value for money. Can’t wait to go again next year!

Jo Hartley

07:25 12 May 19

Great value for money superb service if you love to dance there’s no place better.

John Daly

13:59 08 May 19

Back from our first Donaheys Dancing With The Stars weekend at Celtic Manor. What can I say, the event was awesome from the workshops with the Strictly stars to the incredible showcase dances. We have some new dance routines which is brilliant. The location, the organisation, the teachers, the ballroom, the big band.... everything was first class. Neil & Katya Jones’ jive routine I really enjoyed but that said, they were all great fun... and We just had to book up again for next year. Thanks Donaheys for a truly superb weekend

John McCabe

22:10 29 Apr 19

Wow - just Wow. What a fabulous weekend mum and I have just had. Donaheys dancing with the stars weekend at the Celtic Manor was a making memories / once in a lifetime experience. It was lovely, well organised and unforgettable..... All abilities and ages were catered for and it didn’t matter if you were able to take part or just sit and enjoy - I only hope I can make it to another one before too long. Well done to all of the team who are exceptionally welcoming and helpful..... it’s definitely a 10 from me !

Keri Llewellyn

19:22 29 Apr 19

Fantastic weekend at Celtic Manor - great workshops with the stars and experts, fab dance floor to try a few things out plus a practice floor. AMAZING organisation and the Show dances were fab- just kept getting better each day.

Suzanne Hamilton

18:48 29 Apr 19

We have just had the most amazing weekend at the Celtic Manor in Newport.From arrival on Friday to check out on Sunday we enjoyed every moment.Hotel fabulous.. workshops very enjoyable.. and the evening dance and showcase dancing was breathtaking. Very well organised.. Thank you Donaheys dance school.. we will return soon xx

Julie Gannon

12:53 29 Apr 19

Well what can I say, what a fabulous weekend from start to finish, All Donahays team work so hard to make it a good weekend for us and The Celtic Manor is a beautiful place with very friendly staff, it really is a brilliant weekend! see u all next year keep dancing! 💃😁👍😘

Claire Davies

10:44 29 Apr 19

We have just arrived home after a weekend with the stars at Celtic Manor Resort. Was our first time and as absolute beginners. Such an amazing few days. Everybody was so friendly and helpful.. The lessons with the professionals were good fun, and the interaction was fab. The showcases were stunning, one particular dance had me in tears. was fantastic to see the dancing so close up. We enjoyed putting our new found routines to practise on the dance floor both Friday and Saturday evening, especially Saturday at The Ball. Dancing to a live band was amazing. We did not want to come home on the Sunday. We have rebooked for next year at Windsor as closer to home. Great job Donaheys. No doubt our friends will be sick of us raving about this weekend but I cannot recommend it enough. FAB-U-LOUS DARLING. X

Angie Bedborough

10:42 29 Apr 19

My daughter gave me the weekend as a Christmas present, we came together to Celtic Manor venue. WOW, what a fabulous event! The whole weekend from beginning to end was amazing. Donaheys really know how to provide a professional service, they combined friendly, helpful staff with a well run event.The dance classes with the professional dancers were just simply amazing and have inspired us to carry on learning. Then to the showcases! They were breathtaking! We loved them, to be so close to the dance was very special.I would highly recommend this event, the memory will be with us forever. Sadly we are unable to make it next year but hope to return in 2021. It just remains to say a huge thank you to all involved in the event to make it so well run and enjoyable for everyone. Donaheys you are FAB U LOUS!’

Janet Blythe

08:41 29 Apr 19

We have just returned from a fabulous weekend at The exemplary Celtic Manor Resort where we had a wonderful experience of dancing with professionals and stars. Everything was perfect! The showcases were amazing and it was as if they were dancing just for us. The whole weekend felt intimate and personal and we were made to feel welcome and part of the Donahey’s family.

Jackie Cladingboel

07:17 29 Apr 19

Brilliant weekend at the Celtic Manor what a fantastic well run event. Thank you so much you made my mum’s 80th birthday so special and the workshops were fabulous definitely recommend anyone to go xx

Ingrid Parker

07:10 29 Apr 19

We’ve just attended our first “Dancing with the Stars” weekends at Celtic Manor. First class! The classes were all excellent, but the Argentine Tango lessons were absolutely superb. As complete beginners we were taught the basics by Maria and Leando who are both amazing tango dancers and brilliant teachers. The ballroom was splendid and the dances in the evening were great fun for beginners and experienced dancers. The showcase dances were world class. Words can’t really describe quite how fabulous they all were. Spectacular, sensational don’t begin to describe them.Donaheys certainly know how to put on a show and my goodness they absolutely triumphed.Thank you to everyone who helped make this a truly memorable experience.

Christine Ellizabeth

10:28 28 Apr 19

A perfect weekend brought together by an amazing team ... tuition in different dance genres by lovely people ... workshops, dance showcases, social dancing, meeting new people was all amazing .... bring on next year 😜😜

Vikki Dee

21:43 23 Apr 19

Fantastic weekend at De Vere hotel. Great tuition and great organisation from the Donehey Family.

Denise Hind

12:22 16 Apr 19

Fantastic weekend - so wonderful to be in the SCD bubble - brilliant dancers and workshops - loved it all

Angela Harwood

14:16 08 Apr 19

Donaheys always put on such an amazing weekend! My mum and I have been doing this for 4 years now and have booked again for next year! We have such a good time! All the strictly workshops are just fantastic and the showcases in the evening are even better! So if there’s anyone who is wanting to learn to dance then I would highly recommend Donahey’s!

Lindz Norton

15:29 07 Apr 19

Two weeks on from the Dancing with the Stars weekend at Alton Towers... As first timers we didn't know what to expect, but the Donaheys team and the Alton Towers staff made for one smooth operation which soon put us at ease. We had a fantastic weekend! Well-run workshops gave us plenty to work on; showcase dances showed us how it should be done. Enjoyed it so much we've booked again for next year.Paul, Amy, Shirley: thank you!

Michael Corrie

10:26 25 Mar 19

Karen and I have just come back from our sixth (or seventh) weekend at Alton Towers. The Donaheys team look after their guests magnificently and ensure yhey get the best stay they can. The workshops are professionally presented and the showcase dancing is superb.The championship dance floor is also a major attraction I would not hesitate to recommend these weekends to both dancers and lovers of dance - you will not be disappointed.

Bernard McCormick

16:54 12 Mar 19

Just back from the Alton Towers Dancing With The Stars weekend, completely blown away! One of the best times ever, superbly organised. Great tuition not only from the Strictly stars, but also Warren & Kristi and the unforgettable Tony Bennett, and what a bonus to have the tuition videos. Only problem is I now get strange looks in Sainsbury's, promenading or whisking down the aisle with the trolley! See you all again next year 😊😊😊

Adrian Canale-Parola

08:44 12 Mar 19

I have just returned from the Dancing with the Stars weekend at Alton Towers Hotel. From the minute we arrived at the hotel on Friday lunchtime, until we left at 3 p.m. today, the event ran like clockwork. The organisation was spot on, we all knew exactly where we needed to be and at what time, we were split into 3 groups, beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers, and each group had lessons with the Strictly stars - Karen and Gorka, Janette and Aljaz, Luba and Giovanni. We also had a lesson with Warren and Kristi Boyce, who are championship dancers. We also had Showcases from the Strictly stars, Warren & Kristi, and also from two up and coming couples of the future. A black tie ball on Saturday night was for me the best, as I love Janette and Aljaz. The fact that the Strictly dancers also did question and answer sessions, which were hilarious, really made the weekend special. Such an amazing weekend, and as two complete novices we enjoyed every single second of it, so much so that we have booked to go back next year! Well done Donaheys, and thank you to you and all your amazing staff for a weekend we will never forget!

Sharon Majek

17:52 10 Mar 19

After just watching the first night of this year's Strictly I can't recommend highly enough Donaheys Dancing with the Stars experience. if you love Strictly you will LOVE this weekend of dancing, fun, glamour and laughter!!! Go book it now!!! ❤ 💃🕺 xx

Rachel Marshall

16:55 23 Sep 18

Well done Donaheys for an unforgettable Strictly dance experience at Celtic Manor. FABULOUS.......a well deserved 5*

Linda Howarth

09:27 19 Jul 18

What an unforgettable, amazing weekend with the stars at Celtic Manor! The hotel is a wonderful venue and the experience of workshops with the stars and seeing their showcases up close was fabulous. All went like clockwork due to Donaheys great organisation and their friendly and helpful staff. Well done Donaheys, a fabulous experience! �

Margaret Chriscoli

13:46 18 Jul 18

Another fantastic weekend at Celtic Manor Resort with Donaheys. Our 5th year going to one of these Dancing With The Stars weekends ... the dance lessons are great (and not just those with Strictly pros), the evening exhibitions, the live band, the friendly Donaheys staff and the professionalism of the whole event. First class. Whether you are interested in the dance lessons, the exhibitions, or just a weekend away without the kids, you wont be disappointed!

Vierka Douch

16:55 17 Jul 18

Had an amazing weekend at Celtic Manor, the hotel was beautiful and the whole weekend events where so well organised. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year. Well done Donaheys team you did an amazing job in making sure your guests got great value for money and had an amazing weekend.

Lesley Phillips

07:03 17 Jul 18

Had a fabulous dancing weekend at Beaumont Estate Windsor. A fully packed weekend learning lots of different ballroom dance steps. It was very well organised and great fun. I loved learning with some of the Strictly stars, professional ballroom dancers and teachers. The showcases were amazing and all of the Donaheys staff were friendly and helpful. We have booked for next year in Wales and are going to take ballroom dance lessons back at home.

Melanie Louise Riseam

09:04 29 Jun 18

Our third time at the Dancing with the stars weekend! Absolutely love it , fab lessons , amazingly organised, lovely people and of course , lots of dancing!! Thank you so much Donaheys x

Laura Scriven

23:33 26 Jun 18

Had a great weekend at De Vere hotel with Donaheys. Very well organised by people who love dance and this came across as all the people attending had a great time. Donahays couldn’t have done more and this comes from someone who never had an interest in Ballroom or Latin dance. This weekend has changed my mind. So everyone......keep dancing!

Neilius Gŵyr

21:56 25 Jun 18

Fantastic teachers and team, couldn’t be more friendly or helpful than they were. Absolutely amazing weekend with the Donaheys team and the Stars from Strictly Come Dancing!Well done!

Susan Egley

19:05 25 Jun 18

This was a magical weekend of dance. It is rare that I say it was worth every penny but this event was!! Paul and all the team work so hard to make sure every part of your weekend is enjoyable. I can not wait to return again the future

Keith Jacobs

10:08 25 Jun 18

What an amazing, value-for-money experience the recent weekend at Celtic Manor was. Faultless organisation, from the cheery welcome and help from Freda, right through the weekend from all Donahey's staff. As for the showcase performances - we won't be trying to get tickets for the TV show any longer. We got a much better experience. And as for being taught by the best of the best - as raw beginners we are astounded at how much we learned. My husband went from 'man hiding in car park' on Friday, not wanting to take part, to saying he wants to take up dancing and to book again next year!

Julie O'Donnell

19:32 16 May 18

David Grant

16:11 16 May 18

What an experience my sister and I had , a wonderful weekend, we loved it so much we have booked for next year

Lynn Blair

17:03 15 May 18

What a fabulous weekend we both had at Celtic Manor this weekend. The weekend was 1st class and nothing was too much trouble for any of the team. The whole weekend was expertly arranged with fantastic stars all weekend.I would personally like to thank Paul, Amy and the whole team for allowing me to propose to my gorgeous partner, now fiancee Tracey, during the black tie ball on Saturday night. We are honoured to be the 1st couple to get engaged on one of your special weekends. The way they helped us celebrate and helped me to arrange this special occasion for us was unbelievable and made us feel very special and ensured we would never forget this weekend.We loved it so much, we will be back next year and have made sure of this by rebooking our places before we left. Thank you so much for a very special weekend and look forward to seeing you all again next year. if you were thinking of booking a place on one of these special weekends, do it now before they sell out, you defiantly will regret not doing so.Many thanks Mark & Tracey x

Mark Lambert

15:26 15 May 18

Having been inspired to ballroom dancing by Bea and Lee Jackson at ‘IDoDance’ in Cornwall my wife and I have just returned from the Celtic Manor weekend in May 2018. We stumbled upon it by accident last year and we’re so glad we did!What an amazing experience ...we got to meet, and have lessons with, so many incredible Strictly Come Dancing Stars it was mind blowing...Donahey’s organisation and professionalism was beyond brilliant and as for the hotel .. that was just stunning.We have immediately booked to come again next year .. we have tried for years to get audience seats at the SCD BBC shows but we now realise that these Donahey events eclipse that as an experience .. who wants to sit in a stuffy studio for hours waiting for ‘glimpses’ when at Donahey’s weekends the stars are brought right to you with no waiting and do hour long lessons with us and then do evening show dances which are amazing - and all in 5* luxury - Brilliant 🙂

David Blythe

15:25 15 May 18

We had the best time at the Dancing with the stars weekend at Celtic Manor. Thank you Donahey’s, you make dreams come true! A truly wonderful experience in every way! Special thanks to my favourite teacher Tony, I always feel like I learn so much from his classes! We’ve already booked again for next year! See you on the dance floor! ��

Amanda Nash

14:55 15 May 18

Just returned from a fantastic weekend of dancing at Beaumont. The whole weekend was extremely well organised by the Donahey family. The workshops were amazing, to be taught by your favourite Strictly stars is really something special! The showcase dances are just wonderful to watch. A fabulous weekend, we have already booked to return next year!

Melanie Fullerton

18:12 19 Apr 18

Just got back from a weekend of dancing with the stars from Strictly with Donaheys.at Alton Towers. Everything about the organisation by Donaheys was faultless, cannot say the same about the Alton Towers Hotel itself, but Donaheys I would highly recommend. The dance workshops by the stars themselves were excellent, and I think I can take to the dance floor myself now. The performance by the professional dancers were outstanding. Booked to go again next year, this time trying the hotel in Windsor. The other option is Celtic Manor which you will find is excellent, but is just five minutes up the road for us. Give it a whirl, you will not regret it.

Jeff Bowen

14:21 17 Mar 18

My friends and I had a fabulous weekend at Alton Towers Donaheys Dancing with the Stars last weekend, all the staff were amazing and helpful, dance classes were fabulous with the professional dancers and Tony Bennett. The shows were fantastic. Would definitely recommend and thanks so much for giving us a great weekend to remember, 💃🕺Jean xx 😘

Jean Barber

17:37 16 Mar 18

Whether you are into Latin or Ballroom dancing, attending a Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend is an absolute must! During the course of each weekend, which runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, you will get to see showcases performed by Stars from Strictly Come Dancing, attend classes delivered by the Stars themselves, and have great fun social dancing on an amazing dancefloor (which, on the Saturday night, will be to the live sounds of a big band). For the weekend's classes, each dancer is placed into one of three groups, depending on their dance experience. This allows instruction to be delivered at levels suited from beginner through to advanced. So, no-one will feel out-of-depth, but at the same time, all will be challenged. Throughout the weekend, the large contingent of friendly Donaheys staff are constantly on-hand to help, and always with a smile. Once the weekend comes to an end, and you start to depart the luxurious hotel that hosts the event, you will feel like you are leaving your (new) family. The Donaheys Dancing With The Start Weekends are a definite highlight to my year! I truly can not recommend them, nor the Donaheys staff and the regional regular dance lessons they run, highly enough. (In June of 2017 I attended the Chesford Grange weekend. In March of this year, 2018, I attended the Alton Towers weekend. I very much look forward to attending at least one of their weekends in each coming year)

Nigel Gotts

12:51 13 Mar 18

Lucy Wilson

14:18 10 Mar 18

The Dancing with the Stars Weekend at Windsor organised by Shirley, Paul and Amy truly exceeded my expectations! It was a fantastic experience dancing with the Strictly Professionals and of course the talented Donahays team too! Wall to wall quality, very well organised, great fun and highly recommended. So much so that I have already booked for Celtic Manor in May 2018.

Sue Kenyon

11:42 25 Jul 17

Just come back from our 1st dance weekend, it was fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wether you can dance or would like to learn. Everything is explained and easy to pick up, we've booked again for next year �

Tracy Hardwick

13:24 13 Jul 17

Just come back from Windsor weekend. It was absolutely fabulous. We really enjoyed all of teaching workshops. The showcases were spectacular. The Donaheys team were really professional & helpful. Can't wait to go again.......we highly recommend it & whether you have danced before or not, you will love it !

Sandra Palmer

12:58 12 Jul 17

Very first time at Donahays best weekend we've had recomend to anyone 5*all the way classes were brilliant even got to partner Kevin Clifton made my year looking forward to next year much appreciation to you all

Rhonda Brandon

19:00 10 Jul 17

We are now well into double figures for attending these events and cannot recommend them highly enough. The showcases are exhilarating and moving and it's even more impressive seeing them perform in person than on TV. The workshops are excellent, and all the professionals convey great advice on style and technique in a clear, positive but above all fun way!Excellent organisation throughout the weekend too. All in all, a fabulous weekend for anyone who enjoys dancing!

Gary James

14:34 21 Jun 17

First visit to a Donaheys dance weekend. My friend and I had the most amazing time. The event was run very professionally with fantastic teachers, routines and music but most of all everyone was so friendly and helpful. We have met new friends too. Have already booked for next year! See you then x

Jan Hulse

07:28 21 Jun 17

This was a new experience for us and we loved it so much we've booked again. The weekend gave us lots of laughs, we have learnt alot and we were confident enough to join in on the dance floor. The workshops were fun and suitable for our ability. The demonstrations were beautiful. We are inspired and encouraged to keep dancing. Thank you for a great weekend we look forward to doing it again.

Catherine Hryniszak

21:46 20 Jun 17

We've been on a number of Donaheys dance weekends and all have been fantastic. Well run, great workshops and fabulous showcases from all dancers. this last weekend at Chesford Grange was absolutely brilliant, loved all the routines and hope to use them all when I get back to dance class. I particularly loved learning some more Argentine Tango which we don't learn at home. Leandro and Maria make it so easy to pick up. Finishing off with the jive was great fun, learning some kicks which we don't do often was brilliant! Thanks again for a great weekend and can't wait for our next one at Celtic Manor next year. X

Kate Martin

11:40 20 Jun 17

We have now been to 5 Weekends with Donaheys, just returned from Chesford Grange in Warwickshire and it was the best ever. The organisation and attendance to detail is always good from the whole team, but the workshops and the routines taught were tremendous. To have these wonderful and amazing dancers performing their showcases on the floor right next to you, rather than on a remote stage, is something so special it needs to be seen rather than explained. Thank you Donaheys

John Wheatcroft

09:37 20 Jun 17

What an amazing weekend we had at Warwick. As always Paul, Shirley and the team make you feel so welcome. From the hotel, lessons, showcases and big band on the Saturday night it was superb. So nice to meet up with friends from previous years and make some new friends. Anyone thinking of booking a weekend, go ahead and do it you won't regret it. Thank you Donaheys team for another outstanding weekend. ��

Pat Hossack

08:45 20 Jun 17

This was our first time at a Donahey's Dancing with the Stars Weekend, and what a FAB-U-LOUS weekend it turned out to be. The dance classes with the Strictly Stars were brilliant, up close and very engaging. The facilities and professional management of the event ensured everything worked smoothly. We returned home exhilarated and uplifted - if not a little exhausted!!If you love your dancing, and if you love Strictly, this is a must. The showcase dance routines given by the stars are out of this world and will tug at your emotions. Taken as a whole, this is an excellent value for money package. It's clear to see why so many people return year upon year - we booked our 2018 event before we left on Sunday!Thanks Paul and to all your team for a memorable weekend and we look forward to seeing you at Celtic Manor next year!!

Phil Marriott

21:18 19 Jun 17

We returned to the Donahey's Warwickshire Dancng with the Stars event this year and had the most amazing time. We really enjoyed the warm welcome from the team, the great hotel staff and their 'can do' attitude and of course, the dance workshops with the professionals from STRICTLY. A big 'thank you' to the Tony Bennett for his patience and great skill in helping us during his Rumba and Tango workshopsThe absolute highlight of our weekend though was our time with the incredible Leandro & Maria in their Argentine Tango workshop - so emotional - we were completely in love with them and this dance. What a connection these two lovely people have with each other - truly inspirational. Thank you to Paul and his team for yet another great event

Anne Roberts

10:57 19 Jun 17

Alexander Faulkner-Clarke

01:06 18 Jun 17

Wesley Faulkner-clarke

15:44 17 Jun 17

We recently went to the Anton & Erin break in Ashton Under Lyne. This was our first experience of Donahey's and eveything was Fantastic. Nothing I could fault at all. In fact we enjoyed it so much, we have booked again with some other friends to go to their new venue, Celtic Manor, next year. Can't wait.Thanks Paul and Amy.

Keith Gulliver

07:02 19 May 17

Absolutely fantastic Strictly weekend break. Well organised and Paul and Shirley so friendly and helpful. Can't wait for next years event.

Natalie Anne Walker

18:02 16 May 17

If you love dancing, you will love Donahey's Dancing with the Stars weekends. A brilliant weekend, spectacular showcases from the strictly stars and all the classes are wonderfully tailored to suit your particular level. Paul, Amy, Shirley and thier team are super friendly and just want you to have a great time. From the moment you arrive a full on fabulous experience!

Gail Woods

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20:58 21 Sep 14

Learning ballroom dancing at Donaheys is hands down the best thing we've done this year. Only wish we'd gone sooner! Fantastic classes structured in a way to get the best out of everyone. Fun, friendly atmosphere, I look forward to my Monday nights every week!

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Donahey’s Dance School

Donahey’s Dance School have been teaching children and adults to dance for over 50 years.

We have Ballroom & Latin dance classes available for all levels of dancing ability – from Beginners to Intermediate, Donahey’s offer expert dance lessons in a relaxed fun environment across Tameside, Stockport, Plymouth & Kingsbridge.

We warmly look forward to welcoming you to one of our dance classes or fabulous Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.

Paul, Amy & Shirley Donahey