
We’d love to chat – No Robots, Just Real People Who Love To Dance!
📞 Got a question or fancy a chat about our fab weekends? Give our friendly and knowledgeable dance team a call – we genuinely love speaking with our guests and are always happy to help!
When you call, you’ll speak to an actual member of the Donaheys team involved in the running and hosting of your dance experiences – Paul, Amy & Tracy.
Our personal touch and extensive understanding of our fabulous weekend breaks, really makes the difference – that’s what our customers say and why over 60% of our bookings are returning guests & their friends!
You’re also welcome to email info@donaheys.co.uk or contact us using the form below;
About Donaheys
As heard on BBC Radio Devon Saturday’s @ 11.15am

Based in South Devon, Donaheys specialise in organising amazing 4* & 5* Star Breaks with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing & offering fabulous Ballroom Dance Lessons in Plymouth, Kingsbridge and across the UK.

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.

In 2018, Donaheys 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.
Donaheys 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.

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

Donaheys 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.
Donaheys Dance Lessons & Weekend Breaks are not endorsed by or associated with the BBC.
Your Donaheys……
Donaheys hugely successful Dance Weekends are operated by Donaheys Events LTD.
Registered Office; Ground Floor Keble House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1NT
Company No 4673588, registered in England & Wales. VAT registration No 180 1553 29
Donaheys Events LTD provides full financial protection through the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT). The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for Donaheys 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.
Donaheys dance classes are operated by Paul & Shirley Donaghey.
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