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    3rd – 5th March 2023
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    24th – 26th March 2023
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    14th – 16th April 2023
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    Donahey’s specialise in organising amazing 4* & 5* Weekend Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing & offering fabulous Ballroom Dance Lessons in Manchester, Stockport, Plymouth & Kingsbridge.

    Donahey's Dance School 50th Anniversary

    Whether you would like to learn to dance for an upcoming social event, or you’d like to spend an immersive weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing, we have some wonderful classes & events to offer.

    Shirley, Amy & Paul Donahey

    In 2018, Donahey’s celebrated 50 years of teaching people to dance. Founded in 1968 by Patrick & Shirley Donahey, mother & son team Shirley & Paul Donahey offer fabulous Ballroom lessons in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, plus amazing 5* weekend break experiences.

    Donahey’s is one of the countries leading Dance schools, teaching adults of all ages to dance. We truly pride ourselves on the quality of our events and dance classes, all with a fun and enjoyable atmosphere.

    Donaheys Family

    Our slogan ‘Where dancing is great fun’ – our founding philosophy which we believe is paramount to our success over the past 50 years.

    BBC Radio Devon

    Catch Paul on a weekly guest slot on Kerry White’s Saturday morning BBC Radio Devon show.
    Paul & Kerry will once again be chatting all things Strictly plus all about our fabulous Dancing with the Stars Weekends.
    Why not tune in this Saturday between 10.05am – 10.15am?
    Or listen again to the show – here’s the latest show of 2019 discussing the Strictly Final;

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    Recommended by the IDTA

    International Dance Teachers Association

    Donahey’s is recommended by and affiliated to The International Dance Teachers Association.

    The IDTA is a modern, progressive and forward thinking Dance Association who conduct examinations qualifying teachers of dancing. Entry to the Association is by examination only based on detailed knowledge of the dance techniques and on the ability to teach the various dance forms to a wide range of prospective students.

     

    Full Financial Protection – Giving you 100% peace of mind

    Donahey’s have been organising Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing for over 15 years.

    For your peace of mind and to comply with The Package Travel Regulations 2018, Donahey’s provides full financial protection for all your deposits and payments through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT)

    ABTOT provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Donahey’s Events LTD (membership Number 5421) and in the event of insolvency, protection is provided for Non-flight packages. ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled.

    View our current membership certificate here Donaheys-Events-LTD-ABTOT-Membership-Certificate.pdf

    https://www.abtot.com/

    Contact Us

    You are welcome to telephone Freephone 0800 160 1770; Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm.

    You are welcome to email info@donaheys.co.uk

    You are welcome to use our Contact Form here;

    We aim to respond to all emails & enquiry forms within two working days;

    Our main office is based in South Devon
    Donahey’s Events LTD
    PO Box 126
    Kingsbridge
    TQ7 9BB

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    Donahey’s hugely successful Weekend Breaks are operated by Donahey’s Events LTD.
    Registered Office; 3 Southernhay West, Exeter, England, EX1 1JG
    Company No 4673588, registered in England & Wales. VAT registration No 180 1553 29

    Donahey’s dance classes are operated by Paul & Shirley Donaghey.

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