One Night With Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara….
When: Sunday 26th April 2020
Where: 5* Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport
Board: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Availability: Apologies, no more availability. We do have limited availability for our exclusive ‘One Night With Anton & Erin’;
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1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast only £215 per person if booked before 31st Dec ’19
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One Night with Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag….
When: Sunday 29th March 2020
Where: 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire
Board: Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Availability: 15 Bedrooms Remaining
Spend the evening with Strictly Come Dancing Finalist Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag at the impressive 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor.
Enjoy a fabulous evening as the Strictly stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other – You’ll learn to dance with the stars, plus enjoy VIP access to meet Anton & Erin back-stage after their show.
Just take a look what’s included;
Situated in picturesque Old Windsor is the historic Beaumont Estate. This magnificent 4* De Vere Resort Hotel incorporates a stunning Ballroom, fabulous Restaurants, wonderful architecture and modern refurbished bedrooms – all set in spectacular and extensive grounds.
Current Early Bird Booking Price
1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast only £215 per person if booked before 31st Dec ’19
£225pp before 31st Jan ’20, £235 thereafter
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 their insolvency, protection is provided for Non-flight packages.
ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled.
Donahey’s Adult only breaks are truly inspirational and a great chance to learn to dance, improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps, develop your technique along with a fabulous opportunity to be taught by the actual stars of Strictly Come Dancing. Alternatively why not just sit back and soak up the fabulous atmosphere in this stunning resort. If you’re not sure what to expect, take a look at some of the fabulous testimonials we have received from the actual stars of Strictly & this years guests.
The Beaumont Estate’s stunning Air Conditioned Hanover Ballroom, at nearly 6,000sq ft, will offer us 3,500sq ft of amazing sprung wooden dance floor – one of the largest dance floors in the country. The Hanover Ballroom benefits from floor to ceiling windows, along with it’s own private bars & reception areas – this impressive venue is just perfect for our dance weekend.
If you’ve never danced before this is a Strictly experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof, who knows who you’ll bump into around the hotel!
Book your places today to avoid disappointment as these are hugely popular sell-out events.
During 2018/2019 De Vere group are investing almost £15million into an extensive refurbishment programme across the entire Beaumont Estate.
Bedrooms fully refurbished, the addition of the stylish new Wessex Wing Bedrooms (shown below), new flagship Bar & Restauraunt 1705, main restauraunt & reception areas refurbished, extensive grounds works, plus refurbishment of the Hanover & Hampton Ballrooms & lounges.
We are confident this extensive investment programme will provide all our guests a higher quality and more superior experience than ever before here at Beaumont Estate – with investment already evident this year throughout our ballrooms plus the new & refurbished bedrooms.
‘Paul, you’re such a Superstar for organising such a fabulous event’ Anton Du Beke
‘Is it me or do Donahey’s run the best dance weekends in the country….Kevin Clifton
‘What an amazing weekend! Thank you so much for inviting us, we are so happy to be part of your beautiful event. A clear 10 from me!’ Aljaz Skorjanec
‘I know we say this every year, but this really is the best dance weekend in the UK. So well organised and so much dancing. We love working with Donahey’s, you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event. Thank you to Donahey’s for organising such wonderful events’Ian Waite
‘Our 3rd year at a Donaheys dance weekend. Thank you for letting Kevin and I be part of this fabulous event. Lots of love x’ Karen Hauer
‘Donaheys organise the number 1 dance event in the country. We really look forward to Donahey’s dance weekends; they’re so well organised, great venues and a fabulous audience. Thank you so much Paul.’Natalie Lowe
‘What a FAB-U-LOUS event to attend. A real feel good weekend, cannot wait to be back’ Janette Manrara
‘What an incredible event, we loved every second of it. So much on offer from all the Strictly couples & classes, we love being part of it. Kevin Clifton
‘Thank you to Donahey’s, in our opinion Donahey’s are one of the best-organised events we attend, they always look after you the guest and us the artist – thank you’ Vincent Simone
‘Congratulations to the Donahey’s for finding the most amazing venue. How brilliant is Alton Towers – a diamond in the country. We love working with the Donahey’s – you always know you’ll get such a professionally run event’ Ian Waite
“What can I say? What a great weekend. We do shows all over the country but never have we had so much fun and met so many great people. I have to say Donaheys have done an amazing job organising the whole weekend, hope to be back soon!” James & Ola Jordan
‘Alton Towers is a great venue, we love it here’ ‘We’ve had great feedback from a lot of people about your event at Alton towers it was a fantastic weekend’ Darren Bennett & Lilia Kopylova
‘Absolutely amazing, well organised and an extremely fun filled weekend. So much to take part in and everyone having such a great time’ Karen Hardy
‘Dance weekends with Donahey’s are a fun and exciting break for anyone who loves to dance or wants to learn. They are very professionally organised and they really look after you. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the team are great. A must for your diary’Flavia Cacace
Situated in Windsor, De Vere Beaumont Estate is a charming and modern hotel set in 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.
This impressive estate set in the rolling countryside is the perfect destination for our ‘everything under one roof’ Weekend Break.
Leisure facilities include an indoor 20m swimming pool, gym, squash courts & tennis courts, alternatively why not take a leisurely walk within the beautiful 40 acres of manicured grounds.
All bedrooms have everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay – and are furnished in a contemporary style. Facilities include en-suite bathroom, flat screen television, direct dial telephone, clock-radio, hairdryer, trouser press and hospitality tray. For a small upgrade charge, you can take advantage of one of the Superior or Executive Rooms.
Why not fly…Only 15mins from Heathrow – around a £35 cab fare.
De Vere Beaumont Estate Hotel, Burfield Road, Old Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 2JJ.
View our event on the offical De Vere Beaumont Estate website here
www.devere.co.uk/beaumont-estate/offers/dancing-stars-weekends/
The Stunning Hanover Ballroom is the centre piece of Devere Beaumont Estate and is transformed into a spectacular & dazzling Ballroom for our event.
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 & ChasThank 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 JoWe really, really enjoyed the weekend with you and look forward to seeing you again in March
Trevor and LorraineI 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 & TaraA 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 & JanJust 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 & JulieCongratulations on organising a fantastic weekend at the Beaumont Estate, it was truly memorable
Patrick & Claire
Throughout your dance weekend you will have the services of Donahey’s dedicated on-site team of Dance Teachers; Dancers; Helpers & Assistants including Paul, Shirley & Amy Donahey who are all there to ensure your dance weekend runs smoothly and is full of the right kind of memories.
During 2020 we’re pleased to be offering 3 fab-u-lous Dancing With The Stars Weekends at stunning venues across the UK. Whichever dance weekend you initially book with us we are happy to offer you the flexibility to switch your booking between any of our 2020 Dancing With The Stars Weekends.
This added benefit provides you with peace of mind should a personal engagement crop up.
6th – 8th March 2020 Alton Towers Resort Hotel, Staffordshire
27th – 29th March 2020 Beaumont Estate Hotel, Berkshire
24th – 26th April 2020 Celtic Manor Resort Hotel, Newport
There is absolutely no administration charge for transferring upto 31st Oct 2019, after which point there is a small administration charge of £25. Subject to availability and no later than 10 weeks prior to your original dance weekend booking. The prevailing selling rate at the time of transfer will apply to your new weekend, therefore a rate difference, either up or down, may apply.
During the weekend you can enjoy a beginners dance lesson especially designed for guests who have never danced before or maybe have taken a few classes and want to build their confidence on the dance-floor.
The great news is you will be taught your first dance steps by the stars of Strictly…wow, what better way to learn to dance?
We’ve listened to customer feedback and are pleased to offer a special beginners refresher hour early Sunday evening – before the main evening begins. Here we’ll go over some of the dances you’ve learnt over the weekend – a perfect re-cap for you. Plus, we always teach a fun & easy dance during the evening.
So as well as sitting back and enjoying the spectacular showcases, you’ll be able to learn to dance with the stars of TV, and of course enjoy the stunning setting of our fabulous venue and all the facilities it has to offer.
It truly will be a weekend made of great memories.
This will be an amazing opportunity for you to enhance your dancing and be taught by some of the world’s finest dancers.
You’ll learn tailored new choreography, developing your technique & style, most of all though you’ll actually be taught by the stars of Strictly Come Dancing – what better way to learn?
We offer you either a dedicated Improver, Intermediate or Advanced dance lesson, all you need do is let us know which level of lesson you would like to take.
Why not upgrade your weekend and stay in the magnificent White House Hotel?
Featuring stunning suites & bedrooms, this feature hotel within the Beaumont Estate, comprises 16 premium deluxe bedrooms and ten lavish suites; it also boasts private check-in facilities & VIP parking.
Why not take a 10min stroll down to The River Thames where you can take a River Boat Cruise through Windsor or stroll along the scenic Thames Tow Path. Beaumont Estate is a fantastic base for visiting picturesque Windsor, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace, Ascot Racecourse, Savill Gardens & The Wentworth Golf Course, which are all under 15 minutes away.
The Beaumont Estate is a short 41minute train journey to
London Waterloo, where you could enjoy time in Central London.
The Donahey’s family have been organising spectacular dance events and teaching children & adults to dance across Manchester & South Devon for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events. Our hugely successful Weekend Breaks with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing are now in their 15th year – we thoroughly enjoy them and go out of our way to ensure our customers do too.
Donahey’s is recommended by, and affiliated to the world’s largest dance teacher’s organisation, the International Dance Teachers Association – rest assured Donahey’s have worked hard to establish a name you can trust along with an exceptional reputation in the Dancing world.
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Absolutely – Donahey’s is committed to providing all our guests with Full Financial Protection, giving you 100% peace of mind.
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. https://www.abtot.com/
Absolutely, this is a Strictly experience you’ll never forget; Amazing shows to see, live music to enjoy, beginner dance lessons with the stars to try, questions & answers sessions – and so much more all under one roof. Plus of course you have all the facilities that the fabulous hotel has to offer you.
Our weekend is designed for enjoyment for all, whether you’ve never stepped foot on a dance floor before and want to sit back and enjoy the shows, or if your an experienced dancer and want to take part in the workshops & evening dancing. The level of your participation is entirely your decision, you can join in some of the workshops & dancing, or none at all – the choice is completely yours!
The professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will teach your workshop.
Unlike other dance breaks where everyone is simply joined together into one big group, we offer dance lessons that are suited to your dance experience – perfect to help give you right experience, steps & enjoyment.
Workshops will be offered from beginners through to experienced.
We offer 4 choices;
When considering the above, please bear in mind that we simply wish to split guests into groups of about the same experience so you can all enjoy your lessons with the Strictly Stars – thats it! There is no-one judging or marking you, we simply wish to group people into those that have never danced before, those that have done a little before and those that have done a bit more before.
Please don’t worry about holding any class up, the lessons will always progress with the Strictly Stars as planned. You may take away all the steps & technique taught in each workshop or just some of it – the main thing is you enjoy your time with these wonderful stars.
The workshop is casual; Sunday evening will be Formal Evening Wear
For dancing; on your feet something comfortable, dance shoes or flattish shoes – preferably not trainers. Suitable footwear with a non-slip sole MUST be worn at all times whilst on the dance floor. Regular sports trainers are not advised for dancing as they tend to stick to the floor. Strictly no steel, overly high or thin stiletto heels, steel toecaps, flip-flops, wedges or sandals to be worn on the dance floor and no bare-feet, socks or tights.
View our ladies recommended footwear photo guide here;
Our Weekend Breaks are designed for enjoyment by adults only and regularly attract a mix of all ages so you can be sure of a fun time – some families bring along 3 generations!
Please note our minimum age is 18.
1 night en-suite accommodation; Sunday 3-course evening meal; Workshop Sunday afternoon; Dancing Sunday evening from 8pm till midnight with dancing for everyone; Dance showcase Sunday evening; Monday morning Full English Breakfast.
Your hotel will have food, drinks & snack offerings available to purchase at various bars and restaurants across the hotel each day – so you can choose exactly what you would like such as a light healthy snack or something more filling.
Drinks & Lunch are not included in your package price.
All the hotel’s Donahey’s chooses for our events are a minimum of 4 star standard. For more information on each of our hotels, visit the dedicated webpage;
Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire
Of course, if you have any specific hotel requests whatsoever such as; extending your stay either side at preferential rates, rooms close to your friends, low floors, near a lift or wish to upgrade your facilities simply contact the hotel direct. Contact No’s will be highlighted in your confirmation letters
There will be a fabulous showcase from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing and dancing for everyone.
Certainly, when you fill out your booking form, just tell us who they are and we will reserve you seating at the same table in the ballroom!
You will be reserved seating at a floor-side table in the Main Ballroom.
You will receive your complimentary souvenir programme upon registration with all the details of what we have to offer you over the weekend.
Sunday
2.30pm Donahey’s Registration Desk Opens
4pm Hotel Check-In available (Signature Guests 3pm)
All guests are welcome to use the hotel facilities from anytime on the Sunday. Lunch will also be available to purchase from the hotels restaurants.
4.30pm Beginners Workshop
5.30pm Beginners 2 Workshop
6.30pm Improvers Workshop
7.30pm Intermediate/Advanced Workshop
5pm – 7.30pm Evening Meals will be served in the main Restaurant
Dining time will be advised and dependent on which workshop level you are taking.
8.15pm Evening Dance
9pm Stars Of The Future Showcase
9.15pm Strictly Showcase
10.30pm VIP Meet & Greet Photocall
12.00am Ballroom Closes
Monday
06:30am-10.30am Breakfast is served
11am Checkout
Guests are welcome to use the hotel’s extensive facilities throughout the day.
Make sure you bring your camera for our exclusive ‘Photo Calls’ with the stars of the show, your chance to take some fabulous souvenir photographs of the stars.
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Sure, It’s absolutely fine for you to split for the dance lessons/workshops, no problem at all – just let us know on your booking form – we do get some do that. Naturally, you’ll be sat together in the ballroom for the evening’s dancing and shows, and of course in the restaurant for your meals – we just find it best to offer guests the options of splitting for workshops if you so wish?
If you choose to split for workshops please be aware we are unable to offer you partners in the workshops. If you choose to take part in all the workshops you are offered, due to the packed workshop schedule spread across 2 ballrooms, you should expect to spend most of the daytimes seperate from each other.
So we don’t overcrowd workshops though, we wouldn’t be able to accommodate both of you taking each others lessons as well – that wouldn’t be fair on everyone else.
Absolutely, many do. We often-welcome groups of friends, or family members to our dance weekends; Mother & Daughter, Sisters, Best Friends etc – we have a large allocation of Twin bedrooms available on all our weekends.
In terms of the dance lessons; You can book to take part in the same level classes or different level classes it’s completely upto you. If you split we can’t guarantee you a partner, if you stay together though in the same level often ladies will learn/dance together so they can practice & enjoy some of the dances learnt during the fabulous evenings.
Of course, we openly welcome ladies without a dance partner, however we are unable to provide dance partners over the weekend. Donahey’s does not have a policy of offering male dance partners to ladies who attend without a dance partner and we do not rotate partners during any workshops. We ask you please, not to book our dance weekend under the impression that we supply dance partners for ladies, or that you will be dancing with the stars themselves, thank you.
Unfortunately, we have no single rooms or places available. Large comfortable Twin rooms are available for two-person occupancy, but not for single occupancy – sorry absolutely no single places or rooms now available.
In terms of non-residential, or day passes, unfortunately it’s not an option we offer I’m afraid. We don’t sell day passes so you won’t have different people dropping in and out of your weekend.
It creates a much nicer atmosphere when everyone is residential for the entire weekend. Mainly because you don’t have different people dropping in and out across the weekend for certain classes or just evening shows.
Once guests arrive Friday afternoon, guests are shown to their table in the Ballroom, this is your table then for the entire weekend. We try and ensure all the guests on each table are in the same group for their dance classes, and that they have the same evening dining times – it really helps bond everyone, helping create a friendly atmosphere and an enjoyable experience for all our guests.
We’ve always run our dance weekends along these lines, and receive really positive feedback about this approach – people often book again requesting that they sit with their ‘new weekend friends.’
All the shows & workshops are organised by Donahey’s – the dance experts. Principal Hayley & DeVere have no contractual responsibility towards guests in relation to the delivery of your workshops & shows.