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4* Weekend Break with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

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4* Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Friday 14th – Sunday 16th June 2019
De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire

Apologies, both our 2019 Windsor weekends are now completely sold-out. Reserve your places below for our 2020 Windsor weekend.

Strictly Come Dancing at Beaumont Estate Hotel

Strictly Come Dancing Holiday

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Current Early Bird Booking Price;
3 days, 2 nights Dinner Bed & Breakfast only £469per person if booked before 31st July’19

£479pp if booked before 31st Oct ’19, £489pp thereafter.

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4* Weekend Break with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March 2020
De Vere Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire

Spend the weekend with your favourite stars of Strictly Come Dancing at the impressive 4* De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor.

Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the stars perform up close & personal for a truly intimate experience unlike any other – learn to dance with them, plus hear all about their Strictly journeys.

Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara

Just take a look what’s included in
Donahey’s Dancing with The Stars Weekend;

  • Floor-side reserved table to enjoy three days of Breathtaking Dance Showcases from the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – all up close & personal.
  • 4 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability.
  • Fun Question & Answer sessions with the stars for everyone – find out the all the juicy Strictly gossip first hand from the stars, and maybe ask your burning questions.
  • An additional 3 hours of dance classes with Donahey’s highly experienced dance teachers in our second stunning ballroom – tailored specifically to your dancing ability.
  • Two nights of dancing in the stunning, air conditioned, Hanover Ballroom – featuring a fabulous selection of music to enjoy and dance the night away.

De Vere Beaumont Estate Hotel & Grounds

  • Saturday night Black Tie Ball starring a fabulous 15-piece Ballroom & Latin Big Band – you really can’t beat dancing to the sounds of live music.
  • Exclusive ‘Red Carpet Strictly Photo Calls’ to grab those all-important souvenir photographs of the Strictly Celebrities.
  • Spectacular Sunday afternoon Grand-Finale dance showcase.
  • Impressive £15 million investment programme across the entire De Vere Beaumont Estate.

 

Our Star Studded line-up will be announced in Summer 2019

 

You can expect another A-MA-Zing line-up for 2020 that will feature many of your favourite Strictly stars that you see appearing at our 2019 weekend breaks. We’re sure you’ve seen from our fabulous 2019 line-up and all our many weekend breaks over the past 15 years, we guarantee our 2020 line-up will be amazing & unmatched!

Donahey's Mirror Ball

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
3 days, 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Only £469 per person if booked before 31st July’19

£479pp if booked before 31st Oct ’19, £489pp thereafter.
Book today with just £100 per person deposit, the remaining balance not due until 17th Jan ‘20.

Strictly Stars Katya Jones Neil Jones

Weekend Break with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

The Strictly stars chat about Donahey’s 4* Weekend Breaks…

Even the added extras are all included – with no extra cost

  • Personalised Colour Gift Certificate – received immediately on booking, featuring your favourite Strictly stars. Just perfect for presenting the dance weekend as a gift for any special occasion, plus a fab keepsake.
  • Complimentary 16-page glossy souvenir programme – a perfect keepsake and great for showing off to all your friends & family after the event.
  • Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility – if you wish to change your booking, we’ll happily switch you to any of our 2020 Dancing with The Stars Weekends – subject to availability, available upto 10-weeks prior to your original break.
  • Welcome souvenir dance bag – sponsored by Supadance, containing helpful & fun goodies.

Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag

  • Seating at a reserved table in The Hanover Ballroom for the whole weekend – no need to change to different tables each day and no need to worry about getting there first.
  • All tables front row, floor-side guaranteed – offering great up close & personal, uninterrupted views of all the showcases with no need to pay extra to upgrade.
  • Complimentary jugs of iced water on all the tables, replenished throughout the daytime – so you can stay refreshed & hydrated at no extra cost.
  • Ample free on-site parking.
  • ‘World Of Supadance‘ Dance Shoe Marketplace.

Donahey’s Adult only dance weekends 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 of this great weekend 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.

DeVere Beaumont Estate Ballroom

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. Plus, the Beaumont Lounge will offer guests a beautiful second daytime Workshop venue at over 1,700sq ft.

Weekend Break with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Dance workshops will be offered for all levels in; Ballroom, Latin American, Argentine Tango, Salsa, Swing, American Smooth & more. Unlike other dance holidays where you are restricted to just two 45min workshops, we guarantee you a minimum of 7-hours workshops with the actual stars and your Donahey’s team – you don’t have to take part in any of them though if you don’t want!

DeVere Beaumont Estate Ballroom

If you’ve never danced before 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, 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.

Strictly Come Dancing Weekend

£15million investment programme

Beaumont Estate new flagship bar and restauraunt 1705

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.

Impressive £15million investment programme across the entire Beaumont Estate.

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.

What the Strictly stars have to say about Donahey’s Dance Weekends…..

Ian Waite Natalie Lowe

‘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

Event supported by Supadance Shoes - The finest dance shoes in the world

Dancing With The Stars Weekends supported by Supadance Shoes.

Beaumont Estate Hotel, Windsor

Strictly Dance Weekend

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’ Dancing With The Stars Weekends.

Ballroom Dance holiday

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.

Strictly Come Dancing Weekend

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/

Ballroom Dance holiday

De Vere Beaumont Estate Hotel Photo’s

Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekend June 2017

 

De Vere Beaumont Estate Ballroom – 360 tour

The Stunning Hanover Ballroom is the centre piece of Devere Beaumont Estate and is transformed into a spectacular & dazzling Ballroom for our event.

Your Programme

What do our amazing weekends truly have in store for you?

Here you can download one of our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekend souvenir programmes – see for yourselves how fabulous our weekends are. This example was our April 2018 Windsor weekend….enjoy!

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Melanie Riseam
Melanie Riseam
14:31 27 Jun 18
This our first weekend with Donaheys Dancing with the Stars. I love Strictly and I love dancing. I have danced for over 20 years but never been taught proper ballroom dancing. My husband also loves Strictly but has never, ever danced. We thought it would be a great idea to try this and it was our Christmas present to ourselves.We loved learning the different dance styles, although my husband found some harder than others, and it was absolutely brilliant to meet and learn from some of the Strictly professionals. They were amazing! We also got to learn moves with the fabulous ballroom dancers who were also amazing. The showcases were incredible and it was wonderful to see all these amazing dancers in action.I loved the social dancing too.We made some new friends who we are going to keep in touch with. We are all coming next year to Celtic Manor!My husband and I have decided to take ballroom lessons at home and are eager to make progress. We feel inspired!Thank you to the whole Donaheys team for a great weekend.read more
Jim Steele
Jim Steele
09:10 19 Apr 18
The De Vere Beaumont in Windsor has recently been refurbished, and is now fine - good modern clean rooms, good food, and friendly, helpful staff. It's big, so there can be a bit of a walk from your bedroom to the centre of activities, such as the restaurants and ballroom. We were there in April 2018 for a Donahey's Dancing with the Stars weekend, which was well organised, and superb. Direct tuition from professional stars and world champions was excellent, and the show dancing blew us away. Altogether a great and memorable weekend. Jim and Hilaryread more
Pamela Thomas
Pamela Thomas
19:52 17 Apr 18
If you’re wondering if you should attend Donaheys dancing with the stars weekend, the answer is yes, yes, yes! We have just returned from our first year there and it was so amazing we’ve booked again for next year. It is so professional, so organised and so well thought through. The Donaheys team are amazing and make it all work like a well oiled machine. You don’t need to worry about a thing, they take care of it all for you. Your days are jam packed full if you want them to be. Loads of workshops to attend where you learn from absolute professionals. The evening showcases are just magical and you also get a chance to practice the steps you learned that day.We were beginners and were treated with such dignity and respect. It was so much fun.Absolutely everyone we spoke to couldn’t speak more highly of the weekend if they tried. We loved it and can’t wait for next year.read more
Mike Smart
Mike Smart
19:23 17 Apr 18
My wife Lorraine and I just attended the Donaheys Dancing With The Stars weekend at Beaumont House Windsor. As beginners we were a bit nervous of making fools of ourselves. But the whole weekend was a fabulous experience. The 7 beginners workshops were well run and great fun, including 4 taken by Strictly and Professional dancers. The evening shows were tremendous and included chances to practice the dances we had learnt during the day. The Beaumont House Hotel is a lovely place to stay, we had a very comfortable room and the staff were all very friendly. A great experience all round, which we may well do again one day.read more
David Farmborough
David Farmborough
12:45 17 Apr 18
We had the most enjoyable weekend. It was well organised and we were able to attend all seven of our scheduled workshops.The workshops were excellent. The professionals commented that it was good to work with people that had a real interest in dance and this certainly came across well. They were fun and seemed to be pitched at an appropriate level for all the participants.The demonstration dances were again excellent and again were much appreciated by all the people there.We would highly recommend these weekends and were pleased to book a repeat for ourselves next year.Thank you to everyone who worked to make the weekend the great success that we all enjoyed.Dave and Janread more
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Linda Howarth
Linda Howarth
2018-07-19T09:27:28+0000
Well done Donaheys for an unforgettable Strictly dance experience at Celtic Manor. FABULOUS.......a well deserved 5*
Margaret Chriscoli
Margaret Chriscoli
2018-07-18T13:46:58+0000
What an unforgettable, amazing weekend with the stars at Celtic Manor! The hotel is a wonderful venue and the experience of workshops with the stars and seeing their showcases up close was fabulous. All went like clockwork due to Donaheys great organisation and their friendly and helpful staff. Well done Donaheys, a fabulous experience! �
Vierka Douch
Vierka Douch
2018-07-17T16:55:03+0000
Another fantastic weekend at Celtic Manor Resort with Donaheys. Our 5th year going to one of these Dancing With The Stars weekends ... the dance lessons are great (and not just those with Strictly pros), the evening exhibitions, the live band, the friendly Donaheys staff and the professionalism of the whole event. First class. Whether you are interested in the dance lessons, the exhibitions, or just a weekend away without the kids, you wont be disappointed!read more
Lesley Phillips
Lesley Phillips
2018-07-17T07:03:54+0000
Had an amazing weekend at Celtic Manor, the hotel was beautiful and the whole weekend events where so well organised. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year. Well done Donaheys team you did an amazing job in making sure your guests got great value for money and had an amazing weekend.
Melanie Louise Riseam
Melanie Louise Riseam
2018-06-29T09:04:05+0000
Had a fabulous dancing weekend at Beaumont Estate Windsor. A fully packed weekend learning lots of different ballroom dance steps. It was very well organised and great fun. I loved learning with some of the Strictly stars, professional ballroom dancers and teachers. The showcases were amazing and all of the Donaheys staff were friendly and helpful. We have booked for next year in Wales and are going to take ballroom dance lessons back at home.read more
Laura Scriven
Laura Scriven
2018-06-26T23:33:57+0000
Our third time at the Dancing with the stars weekend! Absolutely love it , fab lessons , amazingly organised, lovely people and of course , lots of dancing!! Thank you so much Donaheys x
Neilius Gŵyr
Neilius Gŵyr
2018-06-25T21:56:42+0000
Had a great weekend at De Vere hotel with Donaheys. Very well organised by people who love dance and this came across as all the people attending had a great time. Donahays couldn’t have done more and this comes from someone who never had an interest in Ballroom or Latin dance. This weekend has changed my mind. So everyone......keep dancing!
Susan Egley
Susan Egley
2018-06-25T19:05:58+0000
Fantastic teachers and team, couldn’t be more friendly or helpful than they were. Absolutely amazing weekend with the Donaheys team and the Stars from Strictly Come Dancing!Well done!
Keith Jacobs
Keith Jacobs
2018-06-25T10:08:19+0000
This was a magical weekend of dance. It is rare that I say it was worth every penny but this event was!! Paul and all the team work so hard to make sure every part of your weekend is enjoyable. I can not wait to return again the future
Julie O'Donnell
Julie O'Donnell
2018-05-16T19:32:10+0000
What an amazing, value-for-money experience the recent weekend at Celtic Manor was. Faultless organisation, from the cheery welcome and help from Freda, right through the weekend from all Donahey's staff. As for the showcase performances - we won't be trying to get tickets for the TV show any longer. We got a much better experience. And as for being taught by the best of the best - as raw beginners we are astounded at how much we learned. My husband went from 'man hiding in car park' on Friday, not wanting to take part, to saying he wants to take up dancing and to book again next year!read more
David Grant
David Grant
2018-05-16T16:11:25+0000
Lynn Blair
Lynn Blair
2018-05-15T17:03:04+0000
What an experience my sister and I had , a wonderful weekend, we loved it so much we have booked for next year
Mark Lambert
Mark Lambert
2018-05-15T15:26:05+0000
What a fabulous weekend we both had at Celtic Manor this weekend. The weekend was 1st class and nothing was too much trouble for any of the team. The whole weekend was expertly arranged with fantastic stars all weekend.I would personally like to thank Paul, Amy and the whole team for allowing me to propose to my gorgeous partner, now fiancee Tracey, during the black tie ball on Saturday night. We are honoured to be the 1st couple to get engaged on one of your special weekends. The way they helped us celebrate and helped me to arrange this special occasion for us was unbelievable and made us feel very special and ensured we would never forget this weekend.We loved it so much, we will be back next year and have made sure of this by rebooking our places before we left. Thank you so much for a very special weekend and look forward to seeing you all again next year. if you were thinking of booking a place on one of these special weekends, do it now before they sell out, you defiantly will regret not doing so.Many thanks Mark & Tracey xread more
David Blythe
David Blythe
2018-05-15T15:25:47+0000
Having been inspired to ballroom dancing by Bea and Lee Jackson at ‘IDoDance’ in Cornwall my wife and I have just returned from the Celtic Manor weekend in May 2018. We stumbled upon it by accident last year and we’re so glad we did!What an amazing experience ...we got to meet, and have lessons with, so many incredible Strictly Come Dancing Stars it was mind blowing...Donahey’s organisation and professionalism was beyond brilliant and as for the hotel .. that was just stunning.We have immediately booked to come again next year .. we have tried for years to get audience seats at the SCD BBC shows but we now realise that these Donahey events eclipse that as an experience .. who wants to sit in a stuffy studio for hours waiting for ‘glimpses’ when at Donahey’s weekends the stars are brought right to you with no waiting and do hour long lessons with us and then do evening show dances which are amazing - and all in 5* luxury - Brilliant 🙂read more
Amanda Nash
Amanda Nash
2018-05-15T14:55:00+0000
We had the best time at the Dancing with the stars weekend at Celtic Manor. Thank you Donahey’s, you make dreams come true! A truly wonderful experience in every way! Special thanks to my favourite teacher Tony, I always feel like I learn so much from his classes! We’ve already booked again for next year! See you on the dance floor! ���
Melanie Fullerton
Melanie Fullerton
2018-04-19T18:12:58+0000
Just returned from a fantastic weekend of dancing at Beaumont. The whole weekend was extremely well organised by the Donahey family. The workshops were amazing, to be taught by your favourite Strictly stars is really something special! The showcase dances are just wonderful to watch. A fabulous weekend, we have already booked to return next year!
Jeff Bowen
Jeff Bowen
2018-03-17T14:21:25+0000
Just got back from a weekend of dancing with the stars from Strictly with Donaheys.at Alton Towers. Everything about the organisation by Donaheys was faultless, cannot say the same about the Alton Towers Hotel itself, but Donaheys I would highly recommend. The dance workshops by the stars themselves were excellent, and I think I can take to the dance floor myself now. The performance by the professional dancers were outstanding. Booked to go again next year, this time trying the hotel in Windsor. The other option is Celtic Manor which you will find is excellent, but is just five minutes up the road for us. Give it a whirl, you will not regret it.read more
Jean Barber
Jean Barber
2018-03-16T17:37:38+0000
My friends and I had a fabulous weekend at Alton Towers Donaheys Dancing with the Stars last weekend, all the staff were amazing and helpful, dance classes were fabulous with the professional dancers and Tony Bennett. The shows were fantastic. Would definitely recommend and thanks so much for giving us a great weekend to remember, 💃🕺Jean xx 😘
Nigel Gotts
Nigel Gotts
2018-03-13T12:51:47+0000
Whether you are into Latin or Ballroom dancing, attending a Donaheys Dancing With The Stars Weekend is an absolute must! During the course of each weekend, which runs from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, you will get to see showcases performed by Stars from Strictly Come Dancing, attend classes delivered by the Stars themselves, and have great fun social dancing on an amazing dancefloor (which, on the Saturday night, will be to the live sounds of a big band). For the weekend's classes, each dancer is placed into one of three groups, depending on their dance experience. This allows instruction to be delivered at levels suited from beginner through to advanced. So, no-one will feel out-of-depth, but at the same time, all will be challenged. Throughout the weekend, the large contingent of friendly Donaheys staff are constantly on-hand to help, and always with a smile. Once the weekend comes to an end, and you start to depart the luxurious hotel that hosts the event, you will feel like you are leaving your (new) family. The Donaheys Dancing With The Start Weekends are a definite highlight to my year! I truly can not recommend them, nor the Donaheys staff and the regional regular dance lessons they run, highly enough. (In June of 2017 I attended the Chesford Grange weekend. In March of this year, 2018, I attended the Alton Towers weekend. I very much look forward to attending at least one of their weekends in each coming year)read more
Lucy Wilson
Lucy Wilson
2018-03-10T14:18:20+0000
Sue Kenyon
Sue Kenyon
2017-07-25T11:42:41+0000
The Dancing with the Stars Weekend at Windsor organised by Shirley, Paul and Amy truly exceeded my expectations! It was a fantastic experience dancing with the Strictly Professionals and of course the talented Donahays team too! Wall to wall quality, very well organised, great fun and highly recommended. So much so that I have already booked for Celtic Manor in May 2018.
Tracy Hardwick
Tracy Hardwick
2017-07-13T13:24:17+0000
Just come back from our 1st dance weekend, it was fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wether you can dance or would like to learn. Everything is explained and easy to pick up, we've booked again for next year �
Sandra Palmer
Sandra Palmer
2017-07-12T12:58:31+0000
Just come back from Windsor weekend. It was absolutely fabulous. We really enjoyed all of teaching workshops. The showcases were spectacular. The Donaheys team were really professional & helpful. Can't wait to go again.......we highly recommend it & whether you have danced before or not, you will love it !
Rhonda Brandon
Rhonda Brandon
2017-07-10T19:00:14+0000
Very first time at Donahays best weekend we've had recomend to anyone 5*all the way classes were brilliant even got to partner Kevin Clifton made my year looking forward to next year much appreciation to you all
Gary James
Gary James
2017-06-21T14:34:42+0000
We are now well into double figures for attending these events and cannot recommend them highly enough. The showcases are exhilarating and moving and it's even more impressive seeing them perform in person than on TV. The workshops are excellent, and all the professionals convey great advice on style and technique in a clear, positive but above all fun way!Excellent organisation throughout the weekend too. All in all, a fabulous weekend for anyone who enjoys dancing!read more
Jan Hulse
Jan Hulse
2017-06-21T07:28:36+0000
First visit to a Donaheys dance weekend. My friend and I had the most amazing time. The event was run very professionally with fantastic teachers, routines and music but most of all everyone was so friendly and helpful. We have met new friends too. Have already booked for next year! See you then x
Catherine Hryniszak
Catherine Hryniszak
2017-06-20T21:46:11+0000
This was a new experience for us and we loved it so much we've booked again. The weekend gave us lots of laughs, we have learnt alot and we were confident enough to join in on the dance floor. The workshops were fun and suitable for our ability. The demonstrations were beautiful. We are inspired and encouraged to keep dancing. Thank you for a great weekend we look forward to doing it again.
Kate Martin
Kate Martin
2017-06-20T11:40:12+0000
We've been on a number of Donaheys dance weekends and all have been fantastic. Well run, great workshops and fabulous showcases from all dancers. this last weekend at Chesford Grange was absolutely brilliant, loved all the routines and hope to use them all when I get back to dance class. I particularly loved learning some more Argentine Tango which we don't learn at home. Leandro and Maria make it so easy to pick up. Finishing off with the jive was great fun, learning some kicks which we don't do often was brilliant! Thanks again for a great weekend and can't wait for our next one at Celtic Manor next year. Xread more
John Wheatcroft
John Wheatcroft
2017-06-20T09:37:41+0000
We have now been to 5 Weekends with Donaheys, just returned from Chesford Grange in Warwickshire and it was the best ever. The organisation and attendance to detail is always good from the whole team, but the workshops and the routines taught were tremendous. To have these wonderful and amazing dancers performing their showcases on the floor right next to you, rather than on a remote stage, is something so special it needs to be seen rather than explained. Thank you Donaheysread more
Pat Hossack
Pat Hossack
2017-06-20T08:45:09+0000
What an amazing weekend we had at Warwick. As always Paul, Shirley and the team make you feel so welcome. From the hotel, lessons, showcases and big band on the Saturday night it was superb. So nice to meet up with friends from previous years and make some new friends. Anyone thinking of booking a weekend, go ahead and do it you won't regret it. Thank you Donaheys team for another outstanding weekend. ������read more
Phil Marriott
Phil Marriott
2017-06-19T21:18:23+0000
This was our first time at a Donahey's Dancing with the Stars Weekend, and what a FAB-U-LOUS weekend it turned out to be. The dance classes with the Strictly Stars were brilliant, up close and very engaging. The facilities and professional management of the event ensured everything worked smoothly. We returned home exhilarated and uplifted - if not a little exhausted!!If you love your dancing, and if you love Strictly, this is a must. The showcase dance routines given by the stars are out of this world and will tug at your emotions. Taken as a whole, this is an excellent value for money package. It's clear to see why so many people return year upon year - we booked our 2018 event before we left on Sunday!Thanks Paul and to all your team for a memorable weekend and we look forward to seeing you at Celtic Manor next year!!read more
Anne Roberts
Anne Roberts
2017-06-19T10:57:51+0000
We returned to the Donahey's Warwickshire Dancng with the Stars event this year and had the most amazing time. We really enjoyed the warm welcome from the team, the great hotel staff and their 'can do' attitude and of course, the dance workshops with the professionals from STRICTLY. A big 'thank you' to the Tony Bennett for his patience and great skill in helping us during his Rumba and Tango workshopsThe absolute highlight of our weekend though was our time with the incredible Leandro & Maria in their Argentine Tango workshop - so emotional - we were completely in love with them and this dance. What a connection these two lovely people have with each other - truly inspirational. Thank you to Paul and his team for yet another great eventread more
Alexander Faulkner-Clarke
Alexander Faulkner-Clarke
2017-06-18T01:06:03+0000
Wesley Faulkner-clarke
Wesley Faulkner-clarke
2017-06-17T15:44:33+0000
Keith Gulliver
Keith Gulliver
2017-05-19T07:02:21+0000
We recently went to the Anton & Erin break in Ashton Under Lyne. This was our first experience of Donahey's and eveything was Fantastic. Nothing I could fault at all. In fact we enjoyed it so much, we have booked again with some other friends to go to their new venue, Celtic Manor, next year. Can't wait.Thanks Paul and Amy.
Natalie Anne Walker
Natalie Anne Walker
2017-05-16T18:02:08+0000
Absolutely fantastic Strictly weekend break. Well organised and Paul and Shirley so friendly and helpful. Can't wait for next years event.
Gail Woods
Gail Woods
2017-05-12T07:15:34+0000
If you love dancing, you will love Donahey's Dancing with the Stars weekends. A brilliant weekend, spectacular showcases from the strictly stars and all the classes are wonderfully tailored to suit your particular level. Paul, Amy, Shirley and thier team are super friendly and just want you to have a great time. From the moment you arrive a full on fabulous experience!
Tina Marandola
Tina Marandola
2014-10-13T14:38:56+0000
Lisa Thompson
Lisa Thompson
2014-09-21T20:58:01+0000
Naomi Shove
Naomi Shove
2014-04-07T19:38:45+0000
Learning ballroom dancing at Donaheys is hands down the best thing we've done this year. Only wish we'd gone sooner! Fantastic classes structured in a way to get the best out of everyone. Fun, friendly atmosphere, I look forward to my Monday nights every week!
Jennifer Williams
Jennifer Williams
2013-11-15T19:44:34+0000
Rose Jones
Rose Jones
2013-10-19T15:44:51+0000
Hayley Horobin
Hayley Horobin
2013-10-19T15:10:11+0000
Sue Bailey
Sue Bailey
2013-09-10T17:37:27+0000
Lou Blakelock
Lou Blakelock
2013-07-13T23:21:52+0000
Richard Howard
Richard Howard
2013-07-10T15:48:55+0000
Beth Delaney-Ross
Beth Delaney-Ross
2013-05-12T21:04:34+0000
Pat Nanna Moon Brown
Pat Nanna Moon Brown
2013-04-25T12:09:02+0000
Next Reviews

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

Guests at Donaheys Dancing with The Stars Weekend

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

Dance Weekend Customer Reviews

Dancing With The Stars Weekend – Windsor April ’17 Photo’s

Donahey's Dancing With The Stars Weekend June 2017

 

Your Donahey’s Dance Weekend Team

Donahey's 2017 Strictly Weekends Team

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.

2020 Dance Weekend Transfer Flexibility

2020 Strictly Weekends

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, or indeed your favourite must-see Strictly star appear at one of our weekends…..

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.

Your Weekend Dance Break

This isn’t a weekend break organised by a holiday company or a hotel with some dancing available – this is an exclusive weekend bursting at the seams with dancing, organised by dance experts. Our weekend will give you the chance to be close to the stars of TV – and will be one you’ll remember for years to come.

Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend is a wonderful, relaxed social weekend and would NOT be suitable for competitive dancers – simply come along and enjoy yourselves! Enjoy seeing Strictly Come Dancing Stars performing live up close and personal

Friday 27th – Sunday 29th March 2020
Beaumont Estate Hotel, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 2JJ

Take advantage of the great offers we have available if you book early.

Current Early Bird Booking Price
3 days, 2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Only £469 per person if booked before 31st July’19

£479pp if booked before 31st Oct ’19, £489pp thereafter.
Book today with just £100 per person deposit, the remaining balance not due until 17th Jan ‘20.

Ballroom Dance holiday

I’ve never danced before, is it for me..….

Throughout the weekend you can enjoy over 7 hours of dedicated beginners dance classes 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 4 hours of beginners dance classes with the stars of the weekend, plus 3 hours of beginner’s lessons with your Donahey’s team.

We’ve listened to customer feedback and are pleased to offer a special beginners refresher hour early Saturday evening – before the main Black Tie Ball 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 both Friday & Saturday evening.

So as well as sitting back and enjoying the spectacular shows and the fabulous live music, 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

I’ve danced before…

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 in Ballroom & Latin dances, 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 7 hours of dedicated Improver/Intermediate dance lessons, or 7 hours of Advanced dance lessons. You’ll enjoy 4 hours of dance lessons with the stars of the weekend, plus 3 hours of lessons with your Donahey’s team, all you need do is let us know which level of lessons you would like to take.

Plus as well as Friday & Saturday evening’s social dancing, we host afternoon practice sessions where you can come along and practice what you’ve learnt.

You really will take away so much from the weekend, just take a look below at what previous guests had to say…

The White House Hotel

Learn To Dance Weekend

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.

Learn To Dance Weekend

Discover Windsor

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.

Questions & Answers

Firstly, tell me about Donahey’s?

The Donahey’s family have been organising spectacular dance events and teaching children & adults across Manchester & South Devon to dance for over 49 years. We pride ourselves on the quality of all our classes and events. Our hugely successful ‘Dancing with The Stars Weekend’s’ are now in their 10th 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 workshops?

The professional dancers from Strictly Come Dancing will teach 4 of your workshops. 3 hours of additional workshops will be offered by your highly experienced Donahey’s team – and there’s no need to pre-book these workshops.

I’ve never danced before is this weekend suitable?

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!

What level of ability will the workshops be?

Workshops will be offered throughout the days aimed at mixed levels from beginners through to experienced. Styles of workshops include; Ballroom, Latin, Argentine Tango & more.

How many hours dance workshops are included?

You’ll be offered over 7-hours of dance workshops, evenly spread across your whole dance weekend. 4 hours of Ballroom & Latin Dance classes with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing & Champions of the Dancing World – guaranteed for everyone and tailored specifically to your dancing ability. Plus an additional 3 hours of dance classes with Donahey’s highly experienced dance teachers in our second stunning ballroom – again tailored specifically to your dancing ability.

We’ll also offer a fun warm-up workshop Saturday morning, such as Latin Line – just to get you started nice & fresh. Remember you can take part in as many or as few of theses workshops as you like – it’s all upto you.

Do i need to pre-book any of my workshops?

There’s absolutely no need to worry about pre-booking any of your workshops, we’ll reserve you places in all the workshops for your dance level – so all you need to do is come along and enjoy.

I’m experienced in Ballroom & Latin, but not the other styles
– how do you sort the workshops for the other styles?

Each of our workshops are tailored to the dancing ability of your group.

A group of experienced dancers in whatever form, we find pick-up new steps & rhythm much easier than say a group of absolute beginners. So the overall progress in improver or advanced groups can be more rapid and therefore we can add more content & choreography for you in those workshops.

Don’t worry, we don’t anticipate everyone in the group will be Improver or Intermediate in those ‘additional workshop’ styles – just that they are dancers and able to follow and learn within a dance class easier than say absolute beginners.

What shall I wear?

The daytime is casual; the evenings will be smart look your best for some fab pictures! For your enjoyment Saturday evening will be a Black Tie Ball.

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.

What kinds of age group attend?

Our Dancing With The Stars Weekend is designed for enjoyment by adults only and regularly attracts 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.

What is included in the price?

2 nights en-suite accommodation; Friday & Saturday 3-course evening meal; Saturday & Sunday morning Full English Breakfasts; Dancing Friday & Saturday evening from 8pm till midnight; Workshops Friday evening, Saturday daytime & Sunday until around 1pm; Dance showcases Friday & Saturday evening plus our grand finale showcase Sunday lunchtime, Black Tie Ball Saturday evening.

What happens at lunchtime?

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.

What standard of accommodation are the hotels?

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;

Strictly Come Dancing Weekend

Beaumont Estate, Old Windsor, Berkshire

 

 

 

 

 

Can we make special room requests at our hotel?

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

What happens in the evenings?

There will be fabulous showcases from the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, dancing for everyone plus on Saturday there will be live music with our 15-piece Big Band.

Can we sit with our friends?

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!

Your Ballroom Table

You will be reserved seating at a floor-side table in the Main Ballroom for the whole weekend.

The Weekender Programme

You will receive your complimentary 16-page souvenir programme upon registration with all the details of what we have to offer you over the weekend. I’m afraid due to production & printing deadlines we are unable to offer programmes in advance of the weekend.

Download one of our previous Dancing With The Stars Weekend souvenir programmes here and see what our weekends typically have in store for you. This example was our Windsor 2018 weekend….enjoy!

What time does the weekend begin on the Friday?

You are welcome to check-in to your hotel from 3pm onwards, 4pm at Celtic Manor. Dinner will be offered in the hotels main restaurant from 4.45pm – 7.30pm, our welcome dance commences in the main Ballroom from 8pm, the shows commence from 9.30pm.

On the Friday you will also be offered a one-hour workshop with the Strictly stars between 5pm – 8pm, timings are usually; Beginners 5pm, Social Dancers 6pm, Experienced Dancers 7pm.

What time does the weekend finish on the Sunday?

Our last workshop on Sunday should finish around 1pm, our grand finale showcase should finish around 2.30pm.

Photographs

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.

I’ve booked my places – how can i make my final balancing payment?

To make a cheque payment, simply post your cheque, payable to ‘DONAHEY’S EVENTS LTD’, and tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter to; Donaheys Events Ltd, PO Box 126, Kingsbridge, TQ7 9BB.

To make a Direct Bank Transfer, our bank details are; Lloyds, Sort Code; 30-98-12, Account No; 14712860, Account Name; DONAHEY’S EVENTS LTD. Please ensure you quote the lead passenger surname & your booking code.

Once you have made a bank transfer, please simply return the tear off payment slip from your booking confirmation letter stating that you have made the BACS payment and stating the date the payment was made, many thanks.

Please allow us upto 10 days from posting payments/slips to receiving your confirmation receipt email, many thanks.

Can i pay in instalments?

Sure, to help spread the cost of your dancing weekend we are pleased to offer you the option of paying in 3 instalments. If at any time between now and the balance due date you would like to pay off some of the balance, you are welcome to do so by simply indicating on your payment slip from your booking confirmation letter the amount you would like to pay off, and following the notes above.

My partner/friends don’t dance can I take part in the classes?

Absolutely.

My partner/friends dance at a different level to myself, can we each take the workshops 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 – 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.

Can we book as two ladies?

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.

I am a lady without a partner – can I come along?

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 our Dancing With The Stars Weekend 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.

Can i just purchase tickets for the dancing/workshops/show?

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.’

Is our dance holiday associated with the BBC in any way?

No.

Are Principal Hayley or De Vere connected in any way with the dance workshops & shows offered?

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.

Donahey’s is the trading style of Donahey’s Events LTD
– Company No 4673588, registered in England & Wales.

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