Strictly is of course, the top show with all its drama, costumes and fab-u-lous dancing. Obviously it would be great to be able to dance like the professionals but how about going one better and actually dance with them?
Now you can as the stars of BBC Strictly Come Dancing at the stunning 5 Star Celtic Manor Resort where they’ll be for a whole weekend.
Join Strictly Stars Gorka Marquez, Karen Hauer, Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Amy Dowden MBE, Carlos Gu, Oti Mabuse, Strictly Argentine Tango Choreographers Leandro Palou & Maria Tsiatsiani, All Ireland Latin Champions Aaron Flynn & Niamh Curtin, plus The Tony Greenwood 15-piece Big Band.

This world-class destination features the award-winning Forum Spa, as well as 6 restaurants and 3 championship golf courses – you’re sure to enjoy the 5* luxury and seamless service at the Celtic Manor Resort hotel.Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the ‘Strictly 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.
What is so nice about this event is that the guests have such an amazing time, but the dancers also really look forward to this one, it’s a real highlight in their packed schedule.
Enjoy 3 days of spectacular dance showcases as the ‘Strictly 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.

Donahey’s Dance School, who put together these weekends, have been teaching people to dance for over 50 years. They offer Ballroom dance lessons for Beginners & Improvers. They say in no time at all they’ll have you dancing the Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, Jive, Argentine Tango & many more – all within a nice relaxed atmosphere.
Dancing is also one of the most beneficial exercises you can take part in, helping keep you fit & healthy. Whilst you’re moving to the music, you’re getting all the health benefits of a fabulous workout!
So what do you get for your four weekend with the Strictly stars?
- Floor-side reserved table to enjoy three days of Breathtaking Dance Showcases from the Stars of Strictly & Champions of the Dancing World, all up close & personal on impressive championship dance-floors.
- 7 hours of lessons with the Stars & Champions of the Dancing World – all grouped by ability. You can choose from Absolute Beginners, Improvers & Experienced – so you can enjoy 7-hours of fun & informative dance lessons tailored specifically to your experience, not just a handful of lessons in one big group with all levels mixed together!
- Fun Q&A sessions with the Stars – find out all about the Star’s journey’s, the latest back-stage gossip plus ask those burning questions.

So if dancing is your thing and you’d like to watch and learn from the best there is, keep the weekend of Friday 17th – Sunday 19th July free. We’ve just checked and places are starting to fill. For more information and to book your place, go HERE.
Finally, to take a look at the 2026 brochure go HERE and it’ll be all yours.
They are also back in 2027 from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th April for more details go HERE.


