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£195 per person.
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Sort Code; 30-98-12
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Mon – Fri; 8am – 5pm
Sat; 9am – 5pm
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Simply click here to print off our Dance Break Booking Form, sign and attach a cheque payable to Donahey’s to cover the full package price per person, and post to; Donahey’s, PO Box 209, Ashton-U-Lyne, Lancashire, OL6 OAG. Please allow 10 days from posting for receipt of confirmation.
Kristina Rihanoff & Robin Windsor
Weekend Dance Break, Manchester
Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th February 2013
SOLD OUT
Join BBC Strictly Come Dancing Stars Kristina Rihanoff & Robin Windsor for a fabulous Weekend Dance Break in Manchester. Learn to dance with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing plus enjoy VIP access to meet Kristina & Robin back-stage after the show. See Kristina & Robin perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other plus hear all about their Strictly experiences.
Just take a look at what we’ve included…
- Saturday night Bed & Breakfast at the brand new
4 star Village Premier Hotel & Leisure Club, Manchester.
- Kristina & Robin performing their breathtaking dance showcase – up close & personal.
- Exclusive back-stage access after the show to personally meet Kristina & Robin for those souvenir autographs & photographs.
- A 50 minute Saturday afternoon Latin American Dance class with Kristina & Robin – classes are available suitable for absolute beginners or experienced dancers, simply choose which class suits your level.
- Floor-side VIP Reserved Seating at the stunning Ashton Town Hall – included, so no need to upgrade.
- VIP Sparkling Wine Evening Drinks Reception on the red carpet.
- Evening transport between the Village Hotel & Ashton Town Hall.
- Saturday evening Black Tie Ball – a fabulous night of dancing for everyone; Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Rock’n’Roll, & much much more
- Personalised Gift Certificate – Received on booking, just perfect for presenting the gift for any special occasion, plus a great keepsake – especially if they get it autographed by the Strictly Stars!
Book today at the great package price of just £195pp.
A truly fab-u-lous & great value experience for every Strictly Come Dancing fan….
Our dance breaks come highly recommended and are a great chance to learn to dance if you’re an absolute beginner. Or if you’ve danced before you could improve your dancing, try new styles, learn new steps or develop your technique. We have workshops available to suit your dance-floor experience.
This isn’t a dance break organised by a holiday company with some dancing thrown in – this is an exclusive break starring Kristina Rihanoff & Robin Windsor from Strictly Come Dancing performing & teaching up close & personal – organised by the dance experts.
4* Village Premier Hotel & Leisure Club, Manchester
The Village Hotel & Leisure Club, Manchester is a new hotel with cutting edge style and vibrant energy. Crash out in comfortable modern bedrooms with wall mounted plasma TVs, iPod docking stations and free wi-fi internet access throughout.
Enjoy The Village state of the art health and fitness club, featuring the latest technogym equipment, a 25m swimming pool, Sauna & steam room plus free studio activities. Sample Starbuck’s Coffee Shop; The Verve Grill Restaurant or The Victory pub & kitchen – it’s all here.
Plus why not take this opportunity to discover Manchester and all the fabulous attractions on offer?
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Ashton Town Hall
Simply stunning – Ashton Town Hall is one of the North of England’s most stylish and prestigious settings.
The stunning Ballroom enjoys a beautiful sprung maple wood dance floor throughout, the Ballroom is light and airy.
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Donaheys Unforgettable events are ‘One of the most closely followed
and talked about dance events outside BBC Strictly Come Dancing.
Guest Comments & Tweets from some of our 2012 Strictly events…
A big thank you to @Donaheys for a lovely day and looking after us. You have a wonderful venue with a great dance floor. See you next year x
Erin BoagLet me say how much we enjoyed the weekend at the Village Hotel and Dukinfield Town Hall with Anton & Erin. It was certainly a highlight of the year, my wife and I really enjoyed the nights dancing and the venue was really nice, good job. Thanks once again.
Stewart and JaneJust got back to sunny Dorset from the most fantastic weekend dancing with Anton and Erin at Dukinfield Town Hall
We just wanted to say the whole experience was a complete thrill, we enjoyed every second from the workshop in the afternoon ’till the last dance of the evening. Being taught dance steps by Anton and Erin was great fun and watching them dance together in the demonstration at such close quarters was amazing and really left us speechless for all the right reasons.
As I said to you last night Paul, thank you very much to you and you’re family for organizing a brilliant weekend, I know it takes huge amounts of time and effort to get an event like this to run as smoothly as it did last night and i’m sure its not going to be our last with you.
Steve and SamThank you so much! We had a fabulous time and can’t wait to join you at another one of your fantastic events.
Samantha
Kristina Rihanoff & Robin Windsor
Kristina Rihanoff and dance partner Robin Windsor have starred in the past 4 series of Strictly Come Dancing, this series Kristina Rihanoff is partnering Film Actor Colin Salmon, while Robin Windsor partners screen star Lisa Riley.
Robin & Kristina are the hottest new Pro Strictly partnership. Robin & Kristina promise a dazzling dance showcase featuring a fusion of Ballroom and Latin American Dances crammed full of theatrical effects, plus their dance classes are always great fun. Read More about Robin & Kristina…
‘There’s nothing quite like seeing these celebrities performing for you mere feet away’
Why not learn to dance or brush up on some of your favourite ballroom dancing with the stars?
On Saturday afternoon, Kristina & Robin will host two 50-minute dance workshops. Just let us know your dancing ability and we’ll book you in the correct level workshop. Remember taking part in the workshop is completely upto you, and you don’t need any experience for our beginners workshop.
Our Dance Breaks are a wonderful, relaxed social dance break and are NOT suitable for advanced competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves!
I’ve never danced before, is it for me..….
During your weekend break you can enjoy a dedicated beginners dance class 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? You’ll enjoy a beginners dance class with the stars of the weekend.
We’ve listened to customer feedback and are pleased to offer a special beginners refresher early Saturday evening – before the main Black Tie Ball begins. Here we’ll go over one of the dances you’ve learnt over the weekend – a perfect re-cap for you. Plus, we always teach a fun & easy dance during Saturday evening.
So as well as sitting back and enjoying the spectacular shows, 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.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Firstly, tell me about Donahey’s?
The Donahey’s family have been organising spectacular dance events and teaching children & adults across Manchester to dance for over 43 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events. Our hugely successful events with the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing are now in their 7th year – we thoroughly enjoy them and we 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 IDTA – rest assured Donahey’s have worked hard to establish a name you can trust along with an exceptional reputation in the Dancing world.
Who teaches the dance workshops?
The Strictly Come Dancing Stars – yes, that’s right our dance workshops will be taken by the stars of the weekend.
I’ve never danced before is it suitable?
Our dance break is designed for enjoyment for everyone; Whether you’ve never stepped foot on a dance floor before and want to sit back, enjoy the shows, meet the stars and maybe learn your very first dance steps from the stars? Or if you’re an experienced dancer, our ballrooms are stunning and you can enjoy dancing the night away on our beautiful sprung maple-wood dance-floors and take part in the more advanced workshops.
The level of your participation is entirely your decision, you can join in the workshops & dancing, or none at all – the choice is completely yours!
What shall I wear?
The daytime is casual, the evening Black Tie – look your best for some fab pictures with the stars!
For dancing; on your feet something comfortable, dance shoes or flattish shoes preferably not trainers. No high heels, flip flops, steel heels or toe caps please.
Will i get to meet the stars?
Absolutely, you’ll get VIP backstage access after their show to personally meet the stars, grab photographs & autographs – wow!
What time can we check-in?
Your rooms will be available anytime from 3pm onwards; you are welcome to enjoy the hotels first class leisure facilities throughout the days on both Saturday & Sunday.
Can we extend our stay?
Absolutely, this is our most popular request and many guests make a full weekend of it by booking an additional night before the event.
You can book additional nights either side of your break directly with the Village Hotel at their current best available rate. We recommend doing this as soon as possible online at www.village-hotels.co.uk or by calling their central reservation team on 0844 980 0220.
Then the week of your dance break, simply call The Village Hotel Ashton on 0844 980 0017, ask to speak with reception and ask them to link both your direct booking & your Donahey’s Dance Break booking together. They will link both your bookings for you and then you will not need to change rooms across the weekend. If you call to link your bookings before the week of the event, hotel reception may not have your details loaded onto their system yet.
If you do experience any problems whatsoever with this, please feel free to speak directly with Steph in the Ashton events team on 0161 342 8628 and Steph will do her best to help you out.
How do we travel between The Village Hotel & Ashton Town Hall?
Saturday evening we will of course be laying on coaches from the hotel to transport everyone across to Ashton Town Hall and back. Guests are of course welcome should they prefer to make their own way to & from Ashton Town Hall if they so wish. The two venues are located within a short 5min drive of each other.
For the afternoon workshops, please make your own way to Ashton Town Hall, then you are free to leave straight after the workshops.
What level of ability will the workshops be?
Workshops will be offered at Beginner or Intermediate level in Ballroom dancing.
What is included in the price?
Saturday afternoon 50-minute dance Workshop with the Strictly Stars; Evening Return Transport between Village Hotel, Ashton & Ashton Town Hall; Evening Welcome reception drink; VIP reserved seating; Dancing Saturday evening from 7.30pm till midnight; Dance showcase Saturday evening from the Strictly stars; Saturday night 4 star accommodation with private facilities; Sunday morning Full English Breakfast.
Can we make special hotel requests?
Of course, if you have any specific hotel requests whatsoever such as; rooms close to your friends, low floors, upgrades, near a lift etc please contact The Village Hotel direct on 0161 342 8628 and ask for Steph.
All special requests and upgrades MUST be organised directly with the Hotel no sooner than 2-weeks prior.
My partner/friends don’t dance can I take part in the class?
Absolutely.
My partner/friends dance at a different level to myself, can we each take the workshop appropriate for our own dancing ability?
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.
Importantly though, we wouldn’t be able to accomodate both of you taking each others lessons as well, and we are unable to offer partners to people attending workshops without a partner.
Also, for the enjoyment of all the workshop participants, only workshop participants are allowed into the ballroom during each workshop. This policy is strictly enforced on all our dance breaks, please refrain from asking to sit & watch workshops as refusal may offend.
What kinds of age group attend?
Our dance break is designed for enjoyment by everyone and regularly attracts a mix of all ages so you can be sure of a fun time – some families bring along 3 generations!
Is Saturday evening meal included?
So we can keep your package price as competitive as possible we don’t include an evening meal in our one-night dance break package.
It means more time dancing at your Black Tie Ball rather than 2 hours lost whilst everyone is served, plus we find this allows guests much more choice, rather than everyone having the same ‘Chicken in sauce’ banquet meal. Guests can choose exactly what they would like to eat, where they would like to eat and you can select your own budget for your evening meal – there’s lots of great restaurants located in your hotel and a short stroll away on the leisure park;
The Victory Pub & Kitchen
Verve Grill
What happens in the evening?
There will be dancing for everyone during the evening with a fabulous showcase from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing.
Can you give me an idea of the itinerary for the weekend?
Saturday
You’ll start your break with an exciting 50min workshop with Robin & Kristina, we’ll book you places in a workshop suitable to your dancing ability. We’ll ask guests to make their own way to the venue for your afternoon workshop. Ashton Town Hall is just 2mins away from your hotel;
2.30pm Beginners Workshop @ Ashton Town Hall
3.30pm Improvers Workshop @ Ashton Town Hall
4.30pm Intermediate/Advanced Workshop @ Ashton Town Hall
You can check into your hotel anytime from 3pm onwards
After your workshop you then have time to choose where you would like to dine, and get ready for your Black Tie Ball
7.15/7.45pm Coaches will pick you up from your hotel and transport you across to Ashton Town Hall for your Black Tie Ball
7.30pm Dancing commences, often with a quick refresher of what you’ve been taught at your afternoon workshop
8.30pm Robin & Kristina showcase
10pm Backstage access to meet Robin & Kristina for photo’s & autographs
11.30pm/12.00am Coaches will transport you back to your hotel
Sunday
Breakfast is available in the hotel’s main restaurant anytime from 7.30am – 9.30am
You’re free to explore Manchester and it’s surrounding area
Can we sit with our friends?
Certainly, please ensure you tell us well in advance who they are and we will reserve you seats together in the ballroom.
Your Table
You will be reserved seats at a table in the Ballroom for Saturday evening.
Do i need a Wristband?
Not on this dance break.
Cameras
There’s going to be lots of great photo & autograph opportunities during the evenings so make sure you don’t forget your camera!
To reduce the time you are queuing and to increase your enjoyment of the remainder of the evening; following the showcases we are introducing a system whereby guests will be invited by table number for photo’s & autographs with the stars. Please hang fire until your table has been invited, your co-operation with this will be really appreciated and hopefully this should work to allow for the better enjoyment of the rest of the evenings for you.
Will there be an official photographer in attendance?
No, we prefer to allow you the freedom to take your own photo’s during the backstage meet ‘n’ greet time, we also have a great experienced Donahey’s team on-site that will take any photo’s for you together – we do prefer not to spend our dance breaks asking guests to pay more money for additional services etc
Can children come along & take part?
Yes, well-behaved, accompanied children are very welcome to take part and enjoy our dance weekend in full. However, children may not be left unaccompanied at workshops or evening dances whatsoever and parents or guardians must accept full responsibility for the supervision of their children at all times.
Can i just purchase tickets for the dancing/workshops/show?
Limited tickets are now available here.
Is there a deposit scheme for this break?
In an effort to keep our short dance breaks as great a value as possible for you, we only operate a simple purchase. Naturally this helps keep our admin & banking costs down helping to keep the cost to you as low as possible.
Is our dance weekend in any way associated with the BBC?
No.
