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Ballroom Dancing Lessons in Hyde, Dukinfield & Stockport

Learn to dance some of the most popular Ballroom & Latin dances in our brand new beginner classes.

Donahey’s brand new Ballroom Dancing Lessons are especially for absolute beginners.

In no time at all we’ll have you dancing the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Argentine Tango & many more – all within a nice relaxed atmosphere.

‘Everybody needs to learn to dance, it’s joy, it’s such joy!’ Strictly Come Dancing Celebrity.

Dancing is one of the most beneficial exercises you can take part in, helping keep you fit & healthy. Whilst you’re moving to the music, you’re getting all the health benefits of a fabulous workout!

Donahey’s dance classes are perfect to help prepare you for upcoming social occasions such as; Weddings, Cruises, Dinner Dances, Holiday’s & much more.

So you can relax and enjoy learning to dance our beginners classes offer expert dance instruction, tailored especially for people who have never danced before – it really can be fun and enjoyable learning to dance with Donahey’s.

Brand New Beginner Ballroom Lessons

Step into 2019 with one of our fabulous new Ballroom & Latin Beginner Dance Classes.

Monday 1st April 2019
8pm – 9pm
Dukinfield Masonic Hall
Old Rd, Dukinfield, Lancashire SK16 4EN

Tuesday 2nd April 2019
7.15pm – 8.15pm
Hyde Town Hall
Corporation St, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1AL

Wednesday 3rd April 2019
8pm – 9pm
Tithe Barn Primary
Mauldeth Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 3NG

As of today limited places are still available on each course, once we receive your payment your place is confirmed and you can commence your course. Payment is in 6-week consecutive blocks priced at £47 per person, starting from the first week you attend.

Learn to Ballroom Dance with Donahey’s

Remember, one of the best things about dancing is that while you’re having fun moving to music and meeting new people, you’re getting all the health benefits of a fabulous workout.

Regular dancing is great for losing weight, maintaining strong bones, improving posture & muscle strength, increasing balance and co-ordination and beating stress. It’s proven Dancing provides physical, psychological, and social benefits galore, so put on your dancing shoes and get yourself along.

Dancing is good for your body & mind…

Speaking on the link between mental health and dance, Kate Silverton reveals “I now realise how addictive dance is… the endorphin levels, it reduces cortisol. It just makes you feel good to be alive and you are getting fit, what’s not to love?” Kate Silverton Speaking to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid on GMB show Tuesday 2nd October 2018

Great flexibility – 3 Ballroom Classes a week to choose from…

Uniquely, Donahey’s offers you the chance to catch up each week if you miss your regular class.

We teach the same dances & steps all week at all 3 of our weekly Ballroom lessons, so for example if you usually attend Monday but end up working late then you can just turn up on Tuesday or Wednesday and learn exactly what we taught on Monday – just perfect so you don’t miss out – especially with 3 Ballroom classes a week to choose from.

It really doesn’t matter which venue you attend, same steps, same teachers, plus you don’t even need to let us know – just turn up to one class each week and you’ll learn how to dance…easy.

We find many customers regularly take advantage of our weekly crossover facility – having flexibility to be able to switch between any of our classes is really beneficial and unique to Donahey’s Dance School.

If you are planning a vacation holiday during your 6-weeks just let us know in advance, and we’ll carry those weeks forward for you upto a maximum 2-weeks per 6-week block.

Locations of Donahey’s Ballroom Dance Classes

Dancing is good for you

Dancing is a great way to build physical & mental activity into our lives; evidence shows that having an inactive lifestyle has a negative impact on our health.

The British Heart Foundation agrees that dancing is a great way to stay in shape. Regular dancing can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cancer. And you’ll enjoy yourself so much you’ll forget you’re exercising!

Read more in our ‘Dancing is good for you’ article.

Customer Reviews

Below are some comments from our most recent beginners Ballroom dancing lessons;

‘Great night out and an enjoyable way to learn’

‘Can’t wait to move onto the next class’ Phil & Wendy

‘Really good teaching and an enjoyable relaxed atmosphere’

‘Best thing i have ever done’ Ian & Wendy

‘We come a long way for our beginners class & it’s worth every minute on the M60! Brilliant!’

‘Total beginner, made to feel at ease, enjoy the experience, meet new people – fun’ Cathy & Mike

‘Great fun! Great company! The dancing’s good too’

‘Love the classes, so much fun. Look forward to them every week’ Alex

‘Great value – really enjoy it’ Deon

‘It never occurred to us that the whole of Tameside was learning to dance – this is where the party’s at!! Thanks!’ Michaela & Ryan

‘Easy to follow classes with a good atmosphere, look forward to the next dances’ Vicci & Jon

‘Great fun and great teachers. Really good exercise too!’ Andy

Learn to Dance in a Day in Manchester

Walk in…dance out…the fast & fun way to learn how to dance!

Can’t commit to weekly evening dance lessons?
Take a look at our fab weekend Adult Beginners Ballroom Dance Lessons

In our 4-hour Saturday workshop you’ll receive expert tuition in some of the world’s most popular Ballroom & Latin dances.

In no time at all we’ll have you dancing the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha & Jive – all within a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Our weekend Ballroom Dancing Lessons are especially designed with the absolute beginner in mind.

We’ll teach you all the steps in a relaxed & enjoyable way, plus with limited numbers in our exclusive venue this workshop is great to help prepare you for up-coming social occasions such as Weddings, Cruises, Dinner Dances, or as a simple introduction to dancing.

• Saturday 23rd November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
  Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha & Jive
  Dukinfield Masonic Hall, Cheshire SK16 4EN – Jct 23 M60

• Saturday 25th January 2020, 11am – 3.30pm
  Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha & Jive
  Dukinfield Town Hall, Cheshire SK16 4LA – Jct 23 M60

Our Learn To Dance In A Day Workshops are also available in Berkshire, West Midlands & Bristol

Our 4-hour ballroom workshop truly offers you the ultimate fast track dance lesson
– an enjoyable experience in a relaxed and social environment.

Photo’s of Donahey’s Ballroom Classes

 

Course Information

Our easygoing relaxed adult beginners Ballroom & Latin course run’s for 18 weeks altogether, and partners aren’t essential. During these weeks you’ll learn how to dance 6 Ballroom dances & 6 Latin dances. Our course is broken into 3-week segments; each covering one Ballroom & one Latin dance.

Once you’ve completed your initial 6-week pre-paid block we hope you’ll continue with your strictly dancing & sign up for the following 6-week block. Your 6-week consecutive block commences the week you begin the course. Unfortunately though, missed/lost weeks other than for vacation holidays are strictly non transferable.

Once the 18 weeks are complete, the course will then repeat itself to cover the dances for those that have joined mid-course. For those of you that are interested in reviewing the dances already learnt you are more than welcome to stay on the course, and for those that would like to extend their knowledge of the dances learnt, you may join one of our Improvers classes.

Ballroom & Latin Dancing Course Companion DVD

We now have available our very popular Donahey’s Ballroom & Latin dancing course companion DVD.

Featuring all 14 dances taught on our beginners course; Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango, American Smooth & much more all shown step-by-step, filmed at Ashton Town Hall by Paul & Amy Donahey. The DVD benefits from a full practice soundtrack, it really is a Donahey’s exclusive – your ideal practice companion.

This DVD is priced at just £25 and is exclusively available to Donahey’s members who are currently enrolled in our beginners Ballroom dancing lessons.

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Improver & Intermediate Ballroom Dancing Lessons

Mastered the basics?

We have some great Improver & Intermediate weekly Ballroom Dancing lessons.

These classes offer you natural progression from our beginners programme, the classes are especially designed for those who have learnt to dance the basic steps, building on your knowledge, developing core routines, rhythm, leading & style. New dances commence;

Improver

• Monday 1st April 2019
  7pm – 8pm
  Dukinfield Masonic Hall
  Venue info & map

• Tuesday 2nd April 2019
  8.15pm – 9.15pm
  Hyde Town Hall
  Venue info & map

• Wednesday 3rd April 2019
  9pm – 10pm
  Tithe Barn Primary
  Heaton Mersey, Stockport
  Venue info & map

Intermediate/Advanced

• Tuesday 2nd April 2019
  8.15pm – 9.15pm
  Hyde Town Hall
  Venue info & map

Improver & Intermediate weekly Ballroom Dancing Lessons are priced at £47pp per 6-week block.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I’ve never danced before, are your dance lessons suitable?

All our courses are especially designed for beginners so don’t worry we’ll be teaching you to dance one step at a time.

What shall I wear?

Something comfortable, flattish shoes preferably not trainers. No high heels, flip flops, steel heels or toe caps please.

View our ladies recommended footwear photo guide here;

Do I need a Partner for your dance classes?

No, as we partner people up with our teachers, assistants and the many others who come without a partner. If you join as a group of friends, we may ask you to partner each other up – this way it’s more fun for you all & you can practice with each other when you’re out & about!

Do you change partners during the dance classes?

During all our dance classes, we start by teaching the steps solo, then we partner you up together, then we change partners for a short while (no one is left without a partner), then we partner you back up together.

Changing partners during class is proven to be the quickest way to improve your dancing, it makes men more positive leaders and ladies more receptive to your partner

Not least it relieves some of the pressure of dancing together if one of you is struggling, it makes the class much more fun & sociable for you, plus you both learn through dancing with our teachers, assistants & other members of the class. Trust us, it works, that’s why we do it – leaving two beginners dancing together for an hour can be extremely frustrating for both of you, and not much fun!

We can assure you though, you will always start & finish our lessons dancing & practicing with your partner.

How long do the Lessons last?

One hour, plus a little practice time afterwards.

Are Donahey’s dance teachers qualified?

Yes, our teachers are qualified with & recommended by the world’s No 1 dance organisation, the International Dance Teachers Association.

Do i need to pre-register?

Yes, you’ll need to reserve your place & make full course payment in advance in order to be sure of a place in our Ballroom Dancing Lessons.

Which Ballroom Dances will I learn how to dance?

Social Foxtrot

The perfect dance to get you started on the dance-floor.

Easy to pickup, this dance will have you up & dancing around the dance-floor in no time. We dance the Social Foxtrot to all the wonderful Big Band sounds. You’ll love this social dance, especially for all your Social Occasions such as Weddings & Cruises.

Music Suggestions;
Robbie Williams – Swing When You’re Winning
Westlife – Allow us to be Frank

Waltz

The Modern English Waltz is a slow graceful dance that glides effortlessly around the dance floor.

Characterised by graceful turns, a gentle sway and a rise and fall, once you have learnt how to dance the Waltz, you’ll really feel as though you are dancing. Waltz is one of the most popular Ballroom dances, and danced to some romantic ballads.

Music Suggestions;
See The Day – Girls Aloud
Under the bridges of Paris – Shall We Dance Soundtrack

Quickstep

The quickest of all the Ballroom dances, a fun, lively and energetic dance – you’ll especially love the music to this dance. Combining steps from the Rhythm Foxtrot, once you’ve learnt how to dance the Quickstep, you’ll really start to get the blood pumping, plus it’s a fab dance for burning off those calories!

Music Suggestions;
BBC Strictly Come Dancing Album
Robbie Williams – Putting On The Ritz & King Of The Swingers

Tango

Originally from Argentina, Tango is the dance of passion and drama. Characterised by its instantly recognisable music and sharp staccato action, learning this dance is fun – with music to inspire you.

Music Suggestions;
Ross Mitchell Ballroom Dancing
BBC Strictly Come Dancing Album

Argentine Tango

Featured on Strictly Come Dancing in the past few years, Vincent & Flavia with their flawless performances of the Argentine Tango have really brought this passionate dance to the attention of everyone. A slow dance, with some good basic steps

Music Suggestions;
Marks & Spencer Argentine Tango CD
Beginners Guide to Argentine Tango

American Smooth

Another dance most recently featured on Strictly. We’ll teach you some nice Foxtrot based Smooth, which includes dancing in close & open hold – you’ll love the showmanship of this dance, great fun and a fab 1st Wedding Dance!

Music Suggestions;
It had to be you – Harry Connick Jr
Fly me to the moon

Which Latin Dances will I learn how to dance?

Cha Cha Cha

A bright cheeky dance all the way from Cuba, Cha Cha is the most popular of the Latin dances. The energetic rhythm makes this dance a firm favourite for many dancers, once you’ve picked up the basic cha cha steps, you’ll really enjoy dancing this to many popular songs.

Music Suggestions;
Pussycat Dolls – Sway to the Rhythm
Duffy – Mercy

Samba

The carnival dance from Brazil, a bright bouncy dance with a true carnival atmosphere! The music is fab with lots of exciting rhythms plus it’s sure to get the blood circulating & may even burn off some calories. You’re sure to have plenty of fun learning how to Samba.

Music Suggestions;
Gloria Estefan—Rhythm Of The Night
Hot Hot Hot

Rock ‘n’ Roll

A dance floor-filler, this lively dance is always popular at special occasions, especially when the band fires up. Rock ‘n’ Roll is a slow tempo version of the Jive, with lots of great hits, you’re sure to enjoy learning this dance.

Music Suggestions;
Shakin Stevens – This Old House, Oh Julie, Marie Marie
Showaddywaddy – Dancin Party

Rumba

Originating from Cuba, Rumba uses many of the basic Cha Cha steps. Rumba is a slow dance often referred to as the dance of Love, some nice music can really help you learn how to Rumba.

Music Suggestions;
Beyonce If I Were A Boy
Robbie Williams Something Stupid

Jive

Originating in America, Jive is a combination of Swing dance Jitterbug and Lindy hop. It’s certainly one of the fastest Latin dances with lots of energy, bounce and turns – sure to get your pulse racing!

Music Suggestions;
Reet Petite Jackie Wilson
Slow Boat To China Bette Midler