It is always a fantastic weekend. Great to see Strictly stars up close but David and Rosie are always a highlight for me. Looking forward to next year.
Margaret Lloyd
4 months ago
10 of us had a FAB U LOUS weekend of dance and fun. Paul and the Donaheys Team are super friendly, kind and accomodating. They are all welcoming and helpful, both on the dance floor and off. The ballrooms are spacious and well planned, there is ample seating for the evenings entertainment. We learned new dances from the Stars, heard their personal stories and were blown away by their magnificent performances during their showtime.
Even thinking about them leaves me breathless!
David and Rosie were around at Practice sessions to help, their show was amazing. I love them ❤️
We ve booked for next year, choosing an alternative venue as it's nearer to travel.
Kay Parry
4 months ago
It was my third visit to Alton Towers for the Donaheys Dancing with the stars weekend, it’s a wonderful event to be a part of. Classes with the professionals are so much fun while learning a short routine , which you are then able to perform on the dance floor . The showcases are spectacular just like being in a front row seat at a West End theatre . It’s an opportunity to reunite with friends made at previous weekends but also to make some new ones . Every member of the Donaheys team makes you feel so welcome , highly recommend this it’s just brilliant 🤩 .
Amanda Glennon
4 months ago
This was our first Donaheys at Alton Towers - we have attended 3 previously at Celtic Manor. We experienced the same warm welcome and support from the whole Donaheys team, the Alton Towers staff were so helpful and attentive, and the dancing was A-MAZ-ING 🪩💃🕺
Highly recommended - already booked for 2027! Thank you Team Donaheys
Outstanding ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Isabella Skeoch
4 months ago
What a fantastic weekend, our second trip to Alton Towers. We've booked for Celtic Manor next year, 8 of us from the Red Team. The way the weekend seems to run so effortlessly is testament to all the hard work and brilliant organisational skills from Paul, Amy, Shirley and their wonderful team. Thank you for the joy you bring to not only the experienced dancers but the complete beginners. A weekend experience that is suitable for everyone. The countdown in on my calendar for next year.
Kevin Lafferty
4 months ago
Absolute topper of a weekend at Alton Towers. We loved it and cant' wait to come back again next year. The Donaheys team were amazing from start to finish. Five stars they smashed it!
Brian Neary
4 months ago
Back from our second time at Dancing with the Stars weekend. Once again such a brilliantly organised experience. The workshops where at the level I expected and the evening showcases and ball where exceptional. Once again the Donaheys team have excelled with their enthusiasm and knowledge. Booked online for 2027 on the first night there.
Thanks again and Keep Dancing!
Wendy Kinsey
4 months ago
Just got back from THE best weekend ever - our 2nd year and already booked for next year. Incredibly well organised, fantastic workshops with the Strictly stars and the showcases were out of this world. Everyone so friendly - cannot wait for next year!!
David Allsop
4 months ago
The complete dance weekend, brilliant if you want to learn or improve. Get tips off the best dancers around. Brilliant accommodation and first rate food. I fail to see how you can't enjoy this
Christina Norton
4 months ago
Amazing very well organised weekends! With a great variety of classes. Very comfortable clean and tidy accomodation and good food.
The classes were taught really well and all the Pros are such lovely, down to earth people. Their showcases were out of this world.
Thank you Donaheys Team for all the time and effort you put in!
Me and My husband visited for the first time and we enjoyed every minute so much we have already booked for next year!.
I highly recommend attending, dont do what I did and put it off for years, if you want to do it just book it you wont regret it. 🙂
Campbell Watt
4 months ago
No way I could add anything to improve the weekend.
The Donahays staff, every single one of them were and are amazing and could not be more helpful, polite or professional. We’ve booked for next year
Paul Desgranges
4 months ago
Just finished a FABULOUS weekend at Alton Towers. Glitz,Glamour, Fun and Great Company with fellow Dance Lovers. Outstanding Dance Show cases underpinned by great lessons with Dance Stars and Champions. Donaheys have tuned this Dance weekend to PERFECTION. BRAVO.
Now to the soaking of the feet!!!
Mark
7 months ago
Tony Atwell
1 year ago
Had a great time at celtic manor with the doneheys team this month, I'm not a dancer but my wife is so got this for her birthday and it didn't disappoint so much so that I decided to get lessons and learn to dance and we've just booked up for Windsor next year.
Christine Evans
1 year ago
Couldn’t recommend this weekend highly enough. Fantastic entertainment & well organised. Can’t wait for next year!!
Justine Simpson
1 year ago
Such an amazing weekend..... if you love dancing you would definitely love to dance with the stars and see the fabulous shows up close and personal. Thanks to Paul and the team for all their hard work in making these weekends such a success.
Roger N
1 year ago
The Donaheys weekend was just outstanding.
The planning, in advance was spot on we were always kept up to date
Alton Towers venue was excellent for rooms , food and hospitality. Great staff
The dancing workshops were so good, they understood the need to.get the dancesteps across in a fun and memorable way. All the tutors were patient and clear with wonderful stories. Fun throughout.
The stars were just so natural and gave us wonderful anecdotes. Watching them dance was breathtaking. I now understand the full physical exertion they expend!!!!
Donaheys staff were so helpful, smiling, guiding and chatting too. Always on hand. It was without doubt an exceptional weekend so much fun and planned to perfection.
Massive thanks from both of us. We have already booked for next year 🤗👏
John Wilkinson
1 year ago
A very professional and well organised weekend of fun, friendship and of course learning to dance! Venue, accommodation and food was first class and the hotel staff and Donaheys team were all helpful and friendly. The Professionals were ALL wonderful, personable and fun and there show case dances were simply amazing! FABULOUS weekend all round and we will be back! Lesley & John
Trish Robertson
1 year ago
Our 3rd year with Donaheys Dancing with the stars, thank you for a fabulous weekend filled with fun and laughter- next year booked.
Mike Lowe
1 year ago
My Wife and I have just attended our first Donahey’s experience at Alton Towers and booked again for 2026. We've attended Latin and Ballroom dance classes for three years and now dance every month socially.
We chose the experienced level workshops which on reflection was the right decision. Having only had one dance teacher until now it was quite a change for us and initially a bit overwhelming. But experience over the weekend put that in perspective. Yes, the workshops were quite intensive but if you see them as a starting point which you can then continue with by purchasing the videos it relaxed how we felt about them. We’ve now a huge amount of material we can start to practice and include.
Surrounding the workshops were the social dancing and showcases. Combined with the near all inclusive hotel experience (lunch not provided) it was very good value.
I help event manage a large event with a small team and know what’s involved before during and after. The hours are long and requires a lot of physical and mental energy. The Donahey’s team really work hard and do their best to help, be friendly and enthuse. I know part of this is because they are passionate about dancing, many of them are teachers as well. This comes across with the professionals who know they are on home turf, and many have come back year after year
Coming for the first time was an intensive experience but we were helped by the team and supported by those who had come many times. By the Sunday close we were convinced we wanted to come back. On further reflection, single handedly it has taken dancing from a hobby to a passion.
Life changing stuff.
Julie Lightfoot
1 year ago
This was our first Donaheys Dancing with The Stars Weekend Experience. We are so glad that we booked the weekend. It was amazing to have dance lessons from our favourite Strictly stars and other brilliant professionals. The showcase events were fantastic too. During the weekend, we caught up with friends who have been attending for many years, who had recommended the weekend breaks to us. We are really pleased that they did! We would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul and his team for the excellent organisation and hard work they put into arranging and delivering these amazing weekends.
Karen & Mike Read
1 year ago
We had a fantastic weekend at the Alton Towers, Donaheys Dancing with the Stars. We enjoyed all the workshops and the showcases were spectacular. Everything is very well run (and there's a lot to fit in if you attend everything!). The friendly and helpful Donaheys crew add to the experience and the hotel staff were also great. Spent the whole weekend smiling and laughing.
Sharon Reed
1 year ago
Just back from our second year and the dancing weekend just gets better. All the Donahays staff are always on hand and are so friendly. The workshops are brilliant and it is so much fun learning (and trying to remember!!) the routines. The Strictly stars are amazing to learn from and their showcases are so impressive. I would highly recommend booking whatever your level of dancing skill maybe, there is definitely something for everyone.
Sharon & Kay
Angela Mason
2 years ago
Really loved our first weekend with you. The Donaheys team were very helpful and friendly and everything was so well organised! The shows were fantastic and all the lessons were very good too. We have booked for next year and look forward to seeing you all again. Many Thanks Angela and Gary Mason
Christine Roberts
2 years ago
This was the first time my friend and I had attended Dancing with the Stars, we were in the beginners class. The lessons were very supportive and enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed both of the evenings and the stars showcases were fantastic.
Alton Towers Hotel was a great location, having the hotel closed to others meant the hotel were able to fully accommodate our party, which they did very well.
We enjoyed the weekend so much we booked for 2025whilst there, in the improvers class,
We cannot recommend the weekend enough .
We have just spent the most wonderful weekend at Alton Towers Resort. The showcase dancing by the stars was spectacular and breathtaking . No matter if you are Bambi on ice or a seasoned twirler there is a place for you. Paul along with the team are so approachable and friendly also the patience displayed by the instructors is that of a saint. Whether you are receiving instruction from a Strictly star or one of the Donahey team the quality is of the highest standard.
We have booked for next year as I would hate to be told there are no places left.
We have been on our second Donaheys Dancing with the Stars weekend ,this time to Alton Towers. What a fab time we had the hotel is very quirky with great food. They even put on entertainment while waiting to register for our wristbands. Fab singers! The weekend was very well organised as is all of them thay really run like clockwork. The Dance stars/professionals for the weekend work so hard teaching us all , then dancing there fabulous show dances which are always Amazing. These weekends are worth every penny ! No wonder people return each year, it dosnt matter which hotel you book for it just works. Its great to spend time with like minded people who just love to dance and make new friends , even the stars remember you, how great is that! Paul and his team along with the band always do an amazing job. so thank you all.
I've just spent the weekend at The Celtic Manor Resort Newport attending the Donaheys' Dancing with the Stars and had a truly memorable fun filled weekend. It was all very well organised from booking to the actual weekend. Plenty of very helpful staff to communicate issues and questions to if needed. All the Strictly Stars were super friendly and enthusiastic to help everyone. I have wanted to do a Dancing with the Stars weekend for a while and I am so so glad I booked and did it. Worth every penny. Looking forward to possibly another visit next year.
Thank you to Paul, Amy & Shirly and the whole Donaheys team for a fantastic weekend.
Now - to find a local dance class to KEEEEEPPPPPPP DANCING!!
Our first time at a Donaheys event and we were not disappointed. The whole weekend was really well organised and a credit to the team that put it together. The ‘Strictly Stars’ (plus Janette’s bump!) were all so lovely, and very patient with us beginners! Enjoyed it so much that we’ve booked for another of the Donaheys weekends next year. Thanks to Paul and his very hard working team.
What an amazing, fun, jam packed weekend!!!Loved every moment from start to finish, can highly recommend the Donaheys Dancing With the Stars Weekends. So much thought and detail goes into making sure the guests enjoy themselves and are thoroughly entertained, the professional show cases were something else! We had a fabulous weekend and can’t thank the Donaheys team enough, looking forward to coming again soon… Chris and Maxine 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩xxx
This is the first time we have been to a Donaheys weekend (I can’t believe I’d never heard of it before) and we have had the best time ever. Action packed with dance lessons with the stars learning all the dance moves and laughing so much when trying to remember them later without the experts present! The show cases were fabulous. The live band was brilliant. The Donaheys team were all lovely, kind and helpful. We have booked for next year and can’t wait!!
Just got back home from our amazing Dancing with the Stars Weekend
Absolutely fabulous darling � Their team greet as you walk in and their help never stops. Brilliant lessons hotel and stunning shows
Another incredible time spent at the Donaheys Dancing with the Stars weekend, where we were taught to dance by the strictly pros then enjoyed their amazing showcases each night.
What an experience…if you love Strictly and dancing you will adore this event! Delicious food, lovely hotel and the jam packed weekend runs seamlessly.
We can’t wait to return next year, thank you Donaheys! 🪩
The most amazing experience! We loved every second, the Donaheys staff were exceptional, so welcoming and helpful.
The hotel was a fitting venue for a 5 star weekend, and despite been hopeless at dancing we loved it 🥰
To be taught by the stars of strictly was a dream come true for Alice, and the showcases were amazing 💃🏿 🕺
Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I've just got home and I'm still smiling. What an amazing weekend. Brilliant line up, welcoming team, fantastic classes, stunning venue....I could go on and on. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer there is something for everyone. I've already booked my place for next year....you should do the same!
Just returned from an absolutely fantastic weekend organised by the Donaheys family and their great team. Words cannot describe how incredible it was! The entire weekend was extremely well organised. The dance workshops, taken by Strictly Stars, dance champions and Donaheys team were brilliant and great fun. Lovely to learn some new steps and improve our techniques. The three dance showcases over the weekend we’re amazing and mind blowing at times. Brilliant seeing the new young talented dancers as well. The weekend was packed with entertainment and workshops. The accommodation and food at the hotel was really good too. We enjoyed our weekend so much, my husband and I have already booked to return. Thank you Donaheys for such a memorable weekend!
Donaheys always put on a fabulous weekend, however this time was especially difficult for
me as I was the first strictly weekend without my lovely mum who very sadly passed away last year in June. I was very emotional but I had my godmother and I some how got through the weekend. I had an amazing time and loved all the dance classes. I can’t thank the Donaheys enough for such a fabulous weekend and I can’t wait to see you all again next year. 🙂
A weekend that surpassed our expectations with a very reluctant husband we learned to laugh and although very slow at picking up the steps in our lessons it didnt dampen our enthusiasm. Each and everyone of the Strictly Stars were great fun. To Paul and his team thank you. Cant believe we have booked for 2023 - my husbands suggestion - miracle. 😂🤣
Response from the owner:Absolutely the same story with us.
What a weekend. Absolutely loved it. The strictly stars were just incredible. Both from the amazing showcases they performed and also the workshops they ran. My husband and I are absolute beginners and they made the classes fun and manageable. Paul and his team did a fantastic job and had thought of everything to make the weekend perfect. Cannot recommend it enough. Met some lovely people (who love strictly as much as I do). The professional dancers were outstanding too. My face aches from smiling. It was up there as one of the best weekends I have ever had. Will definitely be returning returning
one of the best things i have ever done in my life! as a non dancer i was nervous about going, but boy am i happy i went. the team were amazing, there is something for all abilities and it was the most amazing atmosphere. the strictly stars were the icing on the cake and for a mad crazy strictly fan like me it just made a great weekend even greater! we will definitely be looking at booking for next year!
Just got back from the Alton Towers weekend away. We had a fabulous time and couldn’t speak more highly of Donaheys. It was the most memorable weekend dancing with and watching the stars of Strictly. Alton Towers was a great location and Donaheys had transformed it into a dancing wonderland. We enjoy attending the Donahey’s dancing school and the weekend took our dancing expectations to new heights. Thanks to the Donahey’s team.
I love to dance despite never having had a dance lesson. I was super excited therefore to receive a 'Dancing with the Stars' gift at Christmas and the whole experience was joyous from start to finish!!
The event weekend ran like clockwork, with the Alton Towers hotel staff and Donaheys staff providing exceptional service to make our experience one we will never forget!
Our thanks to everyone that made our weekend happen including all the staff, the stars and not forgetting the wonderful friends we made that we laughed and danced along with!
Absolutely fab-u-lous!
It's a 10 from Mel & Lyndon - see you next year 😘
The precise organisation. Everything about the weekend tuned to perfection. Great teaching, friendly team. Best weekend ever!
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your lovely review of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back for more great showcases & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team.
Thanks once again to all the Donaheys team for organising another fantastic dance weekend break at the Alton Towers Hotel. We learnt some great new moves in the classes, and the show dances were fantastic. After watching them grow up before our eyes, it's always a delight to see Glenn Richard Boyce & Caroly Janes return to wow us with their Latin American showcase...I can't wait to see more! Every aspect of the weekend is very well organised and managed, with the same lovely team there to look after us year after year. Well done everyone.....we look forward to seeing you all again next year!
Dancing with the Stars weekend was amazing 💃🏽💃🏽. Excellent accommodation and food. The workshops were very enjoyable and the show dances all breathtaking. The Donaheys team were kind, helpful and very friendly. We were looked after extremely well by a well organised and professional team. Already booked for 2021 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Dancing with the stars weekend @ Alton Towers 2020 was absolutely incredible. The team are friendly, helpful, approachable and organised everything so well down to the last detail. Just amazing, thank you so much for one of the best weekends ever ❤️💃🏼
Response from the owner:Thanks so much for your lovely review Sarah Bown of our Dancing With The Stars Weekend at Alton Towers Resort Hotel - we'll be sure to pass on your thanks to everyone. We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back for more great showcases & dance lessons with the Strictly Come Dancing Professionals...keep dancing! Paul & the team;
‘Just an official thanks to all the Donahey’s team. Windsor was my fifth weekend with you and I think it probably rates as the best yet. Certainly the most emotional. Tears rolling down my cheeks after the Family Von Boyce dance and Ian and Natalie’s Fotxtrot. Stunning.
I know how much work goes into an event like this and I hope you get as much buzz out of it as your customers do. The hotel was good, the food was the best yet in my opinion and the schedule went seamlessly through the three days. I thought the introduction of the try-to-remember-and-practice-the-workshop-steps was a good move and welcomed by many whose memory bank gets a bit bewildered through an inability to take so much in!!
Anyway, a BIGGGGGGGGGGGGG thank you.’ Ann & Chas
Thank you all for a wonderful weekend! Extremely well organised and a great venue, we had a FAB-U-LOUS time.
The Stars and Donaheys team alike were all brilliant during our lessons. The Show Dances were ALL breath taking, but especially, Warren & Kristi’s Waltz, Darren & Lilia’s Paso and Ian and Natalie’s Foxtrot! How lucky were we to experience all of that in one weekend!
We would highly recommend Donahey’s and Dancing with the Stars weekend to anyone. Len and Jo
We really, really enjoyed the weekend with you and look forward to seeing you again in March Trevor and Lorraine
I want to say thank you to you and your team for a fantastic weekend. Both my wife and I enjoyed the three days far more than we thought we could have done. Every element of the event was exceptionally well planned, and we were impressed by the friendly and approachable nature of your whole team. This, coupled with the superb workshops and showcases has left us with memories that we will never forget. We will return, along with some additional family members.. Jon & Tara
A massive Thank You to you, Shirley and your wonderful team for a fantastic weekend….. my first and certainly not my last! We have both booked up for next year.
With best wishes and, again, huge thanks to you for what was an absolutely brilliant weekend and, for me, the best introduction I could possibly have had to the world of ballroom dancing. Amanda & Jan
Just a huge thank you for a fabulous weekend at Old Windsor. The venue, the workshops, the showcases, everything absolutely fab…u..lous! Enjoy your rest, well done to you and your team. We cannot forget something so good, we even practised some steps yesterday evening! Robert & Julie
Congratulations on organising a fantastic weekend at the Beaumont Estate, it was truly memorable Patrick & Claire
We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the Windsor ‘Dancing with the stars’ weekend. Once again, your teams thorough planning and organisation of the weekend (not to mention their hard work on the weekend itself!) resulted in it being a resounding success.
All of the classes we attended were excellent, and both of the evening events were fantastic, with show dances from the stars that were truly memorable. We would also like to say what a treat it was to dance to a big band – they were superb. The venue was well chosen, and I must say the food was very good – which was an added bonus.
Thank you so much for putting together such a wonderful package of classes and entertainment. We are already looking forward to joining you again next year – for both of the weekends! Ruth & John
Paul, Amy, Shirley and all the Donaheys team, what a fantastic weekend, Jack and I had a ball! Thanks once again, it really was amazing. Sam and Jack
Looking forward to another amazing weekend. Julie & Keith
We both absolutely loved the weekend, one of the best weekends we have had so thank you! Sharon & David
Thank you for the wonderful weekend in Windsor, Jane and myself really enjoyed our time and appreciate the amount of hard work that you and your team must have gone to Darren & Jane
I felt I had to say what a fabulous weekend we had at Windsor. Everything was well organised and the shows were fantastic. I agree with your comment about the family dance it was Brilliant and unforgettable.
We nearly booked up for next year but we wanted to tell our Dancing School what a fabulous weekend it was and see if anyone wanted to be included for next year. I will be in touch, once again Brilliant. John & Brenda
We just wanted to say Thank you to you all for a great weekend. My best Christmas present ever! Everyone was so friendly and helpful and made us feel welcome. We made a few new friends and loved table 12 so much so have rebooked so we can meet up again next June. We both had such a lovely time and even Trev is continuing to dance. The challenge is on for him to be in the blue group next year. Watch this space!! Wishing you all a successful year ahead and look forward to seeing you all again in Windsor next year.
Keeeeep dancing Heather & Trevor
Firstly to say very many thanks for an absolutely excellent weekend at Windsor and thank you so much for accommodating Raphael and me as a late booking. We came away on a high!
We really enjoyed sitting up in the far corner, on the table of beginners, who all seemed to be in absolute awe of your event, especially as they are obviously not used to getting ‘up close and personal’ with the gorgeous professional dancers, nor at seeing the fabulous demos which us more experienced people are used to. It seemed from their feedback that they somehow imagined it would all be much more ‘distanced’, like in a theatre or something, and certainly not so ‘full on’. I know you definitely had some firm converts from our table – and what you are doing for the name of ballroom dancing is just so laudable.
Many thanks once again. Heather & Raphael
On behalf of our group, Barry and I want to say a big thank you for such a professional organised weekend of ballroom/latin dancing, showcases and tuition. Our group have not enjoyed such an event ever. It was wonderful. Marylene & Barry Neale
Just a quick thank you for a super weekend. You and your team worked hard to make everything work and it was much appreciated. See you all next year. John & Julie Ward
Hi Paul, Just to say a big thank you to you and your gang for, well we thought, the best weekend ever. The structure was great. The order of the dance classes was excellent, and therefore plenty for the beginners to dance to on the Saturday night. We loved all the lessons, but Cha cha and Jive were brilliant. Ola and James and Karen and Kevin……..WOW! We had an absolutely fab time, and will see you next year Phil, Steph, Mary and Alex
Thank you for a brilliant weekend. I can’t believe you packed in so much into 3 days. We are going to book for Windsor in 2014 and will be taking our daughters and their partners. Neal and Sian
Thank you to you, and all the Donahey’s staff for a wonderful weekend at Alton Towers. We had a fabulous time and as usual in the main that is down to your hard work, planning and preparation. We are looking forward to next year’s event already! Danny & Brenda
We had a fantastic time and have been impressed with the organisation and the amount of learning and entertainment packed into the weekend. Ruth & John
Hi everyone at the Donaheys team
Myself and my husband have just arrived back in Dumfries from your Alton towers weekend dancing with the stars. My husband Mark surprised me with this weekend as a Christmas gift and I was utterly thrilled. He’s not a dance fan but I’m a huge strictly fan but to be honest with you I thought it would be one of those things where the stars turn up and wave! How wrong I was! I just had to drop you a line to congratulate you and your wonderful team for making our weekend such a magical fabulous time. I organise a festival up here so I understand what it takes to make things go as smoothly as they did. And not only was it a fabulous weekend, Mark and I enjoyed ourselves so much, it will be a memory we will treasure for ever. Congratulations to you all for producing such a fantastic event and thank you all so much for making it such a memorable weekend for us. Karen Clapperton
As first time attendees we were very impressed with the standard of organisation achieved by you and your team, the chance to see the professionals dance close up was truly amazing. Alan & Christine
Just wanted to say a massive thank you for a great weekend at Alton Towers resort hotel. I reluctantly booked the tickets for my wife and I after she said that I hadn’t taken her dancing in the 13 years that we had been married. So, we came, we danced and………………………………………. I LOVED IT! ………and so did she! Anyhow, what a surprise! Many thanks Paul and will see you in Windsor 2014! Neil and Yolanda Frost
Thank you for a really wonderful weekend of dance. The hotel was top notch, the food delicious — and I even lost weight because of the nearly non-stop dancing all weekend! Usually I can’t get enough dancing, but I will confess to being footsore by the end of the Viennese Waltz session. We truly enjoyed the classes and the big band was a real treat. Karen & Bernard
Congratulations on your marvellous 2012 weekend break at Alton Towers. The venue, workshops & shows were fantastic, but what stands out is your amazing friendliness, and the organisational skills of managing such a massive event at such an affordable cost – you should have been responsible for organising the Olympics! We would also like to offer our congratulations as you celebrate 44 years, what amazing events will you be hosting in your Jubilee year…. Michelle & Stuart
Just arrived home after a BRILLIANT Dancing with the Stars @ Alton Towers. Congratulations to Shirley/Paul and all the team for such an excellent time. You should all be proud of the event you put on. Many many thanks! Jan & Paul
Thank you so much for an absolutely fabulous weekend. This was our first time
with you and we enjoyed it so much we have booked to do it all again next year.. We came home tired but happy. Hazel & Denis
Just wanted to thank you for yet another superb dancing weekend – can they get any better. Warren and Kristi’s son was particularly amazing. 44 years of dancing – you must be so proud? Hazel
Thank you for last weekend, we truly had the best time ever. Geoffrey & Nicola
Thank you once again for a fabulous weekend, the whole weekend was so professionally run – very impressive. We were both beginners at the start of the weekend but will be taking lessons over the next year so we can enjoy the weekend even more when we return next March. We just wish we lived near Manchester to be able to attend your classes. Thank you to all the Donahey’s team for their help and friendliness over the weekend. You all worked so hard. The teaching was all excellent. Jane & Ian
The whole event was PHENOMENAL. The dance shows in the evening were stunning and spectacular and it has been a tremendous privilege to see such top pro’s in such an intimate environment; like a private show. The workshops were great fun AND we learned loads. The staff were all really helpful and polite. The venue was perfect.
We’re both physically tired but delighted that we came to our first such event. We have already booked for next year; of course! Your efforts are hugely appreciated. A fantastic job supremely well done’ Martin & Angela
Thank you for a fabulous weekend, everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. All the members of our party (of 24) who had not been before were very pleasantly surprised by how much they enjoyed themselves and the whole dancing experience. So well done to you all yet again!’ Eddie & Linda
Well done a fab weekend Gill
This was a stunning weekend. As a non-dancer I was dragged along by my dancing wife, reluctant and resistant all the way. I expected to feel foolish, inept and inferior, and I suspected Alton Towers would be tacky and plastic. I am delighted to say that I could not have been more wrong on every count! The hotel was fun and high quality, and the staff were the friendliest and most genuine I have ever encountered (sample size of hundreds of hotels world wide), right up to the doorman dancing with my wife! The Donaheys staff were brilliant from the first welcome to the last farewell; the workshops with Strictly stars were so good that I felt like a dancer within minutes and even had the confidence to venture out in the evenings – with absolutely no disdainful looks from anyone, no matter how advanced.
I hugely enjoyed every minute of the weekend – so much so that I bought a pair of dancing shoes and I can’t wait for my next lesson! Thanks to you and to your team for everything, and we look forward to bringing a group with us next year. Julian & Swann
Thanks for a lovely weekend. Steven
Had a fantastic weekend. Classes were great, show was amazing. Venue perfect. Dave & Josie
What a fantastic weekend! You must be really delighted that all that planning came together to deliver such a great end product. Thank you on behalf of all our pupils who had the benefit of being there to enjoy it. Please keep up the good work and pass our thanks to your team. Thanks again for a brilliant weekend. Alan & Linda
This was our first dance weekend and we were a little nervous as we only had a little dance experience. Did not need to worry. Everyone was friendly & welcoming, classes were well spaced out and taught at just the right level. Hotel facilities were great, service wonderful and food very good. Meeting & watching the strictly stars dance was an added bonus & gave us a standard to aim for. Tracy
You’ve outdone yourself this time. Well done. Steve
What an amazing weekend! We have enjoyed every single second. We have enjoyed all the workshops. Meeting the professionals has been a true experience and it has been wonderful to be tutored by them. The workshops run by your team have been great fun and we have learnt so much. This has been such a professionally run weekend we cannot fault it. The shows were outstanding. We very much enjoyed the Milonga hour where the professionals were able to give their personal instructions. Helen & Neil
Thank you for a perfect weekend! The venue is great, the food good and the showcase performances were fantastic. We loved all the strictly performances especially Vincent & Flavia and their workshops were all excellent I’m sure we learned more in a weekend here than we have in the past year! All the best, hope to see you again. Jim & Jacquie
Just wanted to say thank you for giving us such a great time last weekend. Everything went so smoothly that there must have been a tremendous amount of work going on in the background – but you were all so friendly and relaxed that the work you put in was never obvious. The standard of teaching by the Donahey’s team was incredible – wish we lived closer to you. Unfortunately can’t join you in 2012 but will be back in 2013. Thanks again. Mary and Davy
Great weekend. Dancers were fabulous. Ian & Natalie were amazing teachers, very attentive to people’s needs. A very enjoyable weekend. Thank you. Sarah
Once again you and your staff did an outstanding job and the venue was simply fantastic. We enjoyed every minute of it. You do a fantastic job and we are looking forward to next year already! In our opinion your weekender is the best dance weekender we attend all year! Danny & Brenda
Thank you very much. We have thoroughly enjoyed the weekend. The workshops were terrific and well organised. The showcases from all the professionals were out of this world. Also the burlesque workshop was the funniest experience of the weekend. Thanks again. Lisa & Susan
Second time. Superb event, well run. Wonderful evening shows. Great venue. Donahey’s staff and instructors as friendly and helpful as ever. We will be back. Brill – thanks. Mark
Fabulous weekend. Stars were great. Well organised. Judith
Was worried classes would be too difficult but they were just right and well structured. Good to have breaks between workshops. Jan
As usual a very well organised event with a great mix of workshops to suit everyone and amazing shows from the pro dancers. The new venue is stunning and the food lovely. Another cracking weekend for the fab Donahey’s team. Sandra
Totally fab!! Sean
Fantastic weekend! Everything was well organised and we were looked after well. We thoroughly enjoyed all the workshops, the evening dancing and the entertainment. But the highlights were definitely the strictly stars – watching them and dancing with them. Wow! You’re all our favourites. Steve and Angie
The cha cha workshop with Darren & Lilia was very good and well suited to the experience level of the class. All 3 of the professional workshops were excellent. The waltz with Ian & Natalie was particularly well taught. Helen, Karin & Karen
Fantastic weekend, lovely staff, great shows. Venue excellent. Well run & great time had by all. Neil & Michelle
Excellent weekend, brilliant organisation. Demos and showcases were fabulous. Venue excellent, lovely friendly people. Had fab weekend and will come back. Robert & Julie
So far an absolutely great weekend at a fab venue. Well done Paul & Shirley. The Donahey’s team were very friendly & remembered us from last year – a nice touch to make us welcome. Thank you. Irene
Our first strictly weekend and we enjoyed every second of it. Definitely coming back next year! An action packed, thoroughly enjoyable workshop/schedule. Overall a fabulous weekend. Russell & Jo
We really enjoyed the weekend. Fantastic shows, fantastic workshops, fantastic organisation! Weekend ran really smoothly. We will be back next year. Tracey & Kay
Superb weekend beyond our expectations. Excellent organisation. Strictly stars so professional and nice with it. Reawakened our interest in dancing. Ian
My daughter and her boyfriend only agreed to come because of the water-park. We can’t keep them out of the dance classes! The stars are excellent – entertaining, informative but also approachable. Donahey’s crew are absolutely great. Phil, Steph, Ben & Mary
Did not know what to expect – absolutely brilliant. Donahey’s staff lovely. Great dancing with the big band. Alistair & Kim
My husband and I have had a super weekend. Everything was really well organised Y timed. We look forward to coming next year. Eileen
Lovely weekend, very well organised. Alton Towers lovely venue. Very courteous & helpful staff. Kerstina
This is my 4th weekend with the Stars so you must be doing something right. Ian & Natalie were 1st class in every respect. AnnLoved the hotel. Organisation by your team was again very good. Amy and John particularly were very welcoming. Thank you. Pauline
The stars were absolutely great. They remain fun, informative, approachable and, well, gorgeous.
Staff lovely & very helpful especially Tracey. Loved the stars. Caroline
A fantastic & well organised weekend. Lots of variation of styles of dance & new ones to try. Would definitely recommend it. Fiona
We had a fabulous weekend , it was all good. Thank you for arranging such a truly special event and we have already booked for next year. As always we enjoy the music you select. John
A fabulous weekend. Lots of variation and lots to do. I applaud you. Donahey’s staff were all superb. Terry
Excellent weekend. Superb venue. Graham & Yvonne
Good venue. Excellent organisation. We have enjoyed the weekend. Ray & Maggie
Classes have been fabulous. Amazing having lessons with strictly stars. Samantha
Great weekend, fab venue and fantastic demonstrations. Great team of people – lovely group and fun as always. Emma
What a wonderful way to spend a special birthday (60th). We learnt so much and had so much fun. Valerie
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