Spice Girls Hen Party!

A Spice Girls themed hen do or birthday is a fantastic and nostalgic idea that will surely bring back memories of the iconic girl group. Here are some ideas to help you plan a memorable Spice Girls themed hen party celebration:

Spice Girls Fancy Dress

Assign each guest a Spice Girls persona (Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger, or Posh) and have them dress up as their assigned Spice Girl.

Spice Girls Hen Do Karaoke

Set up a karaoke station with a selection of Spice Girls hit songs. Guests can take turns performing their favourite Spice Girls tracks and relive the 90s girl power vibe.

Spice Girls Dance Class

Spice up your life with our fun themed Spice Girls hen party dance class.  Dance along to our fun mega-mix and you could even perform the routine at the wedding!   The bride goes free on all our classes too.

Spice Girls Party Décor

Decorate the venue with posters, memorabilia, and colours associated with each Spice Girl’s persona. We love these spice girls party decorations masks from Foxy Printing.

Spice Girls Trivia Game

Put together a Spice Girls trivia game to test everyone’s knowledge about the group. Prepare questions about their songs, albums, music videos, and individual members.

Spice Girls Themed Cocktails

Create signature cocktails named after each Spice Girl. Come up with creative recipes that reflect their personalities and style.

Spice Girls Movie Screening

Watch the Spice Girls the movie, “Spice World,” together. Create a cosy movie night atmosphere with popcorn, blankets, and cushions.

Remember, the key is to have fun, celebrate the bride-to-be’s love for the Spice Girls, and create a nostalgic and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

About Sashay Dance

Sashay Dance specialises in fun themed dance classes across the UK for hen parties, birthdays or just for fun.  All our classes are suitable for all and 2 left feet friendly.  Our mission is to deliver fun across the nation and create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime.  Click here for more information on our fun girl powered dance classes.

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Barbie Themed Hen Do Ideas – Come on Barbie let’s go PARTY!

Barbie Hen Party

A Barbie themed hen party can be a fun and nostalgic way to celebrate before the wedding day.  So ‘come on Barbie let’s go party!’ Here are some ideas to make the party truly Barbie-tastic:

Barbie dress code

Encourage guests to dress up like their favourite Barbie dolls or in pink, glittery, and glamorous outfits. Don’t forget the tiaras and sparkly accessories!  We just love this glitter clutch bag.

A Barbie hen party dance class!

At Sashay Dance we’ve created an amazing song mix from the new Barbie movie, pop on your perfect pink ensembles and get ready to dance the night away at our new theme available nationwide.

Barbie themed hen do decoration

Decorate the party venue with pink and pastel-colored streamers, balloons, and banners featuring Barbie’s iconic logo and phrases like “Barbie Bride Tribe” or “Barbie’s Last Fling Before the Ring.”

Barbie Photo Booth

Set up a photo booth with Barbie-inspired props like oversized sunglasses, feather boas, tiaras, and Barbie doll cutouts. Provide a backdrop with Barbie-themed designs.  We just love this life size photo both, these are flying off the shelves already though!

Barbie makeover station

Create a beauty and makeover station with makeup, nail polish, and hairstyling tools. Guests can pamper themselves and experiment with glamorous Barbie-inspired looks.Barbie Fashion Show: Organize a Barbie fashion show where guests can showcase their creative Barbie outfits and poses. You can even have a runway and a panel of “judges” for added fun.

Barbie games

Play games like “Pin the Bow on Barbie,” “Barbie Bingo,” or a trivia quiz about Barbie’s history and iconic moments.

Barbie movie

Set up a cosy area with pillows and blankets to watch the new Barbie movie!

Barbie karaoke

Sing along to your favourite songs from the Barbie movie. You can even have a lip-sync battle for added entertainment.

Barbie theme hen party goodie bag

Send guests home with Barbie-themed goodie bags filled with small toys, lip glosses, stickers, and other fun memorabilia.

Barbie desserts

Create a dessert table with pink treats like cupcakes, macarons, and candies. Add a Barbie cake for the ultimate wow factor.

Remember to consider the bride’s preferences and interests when planning the party to ensure it’s a memorable and enjoyable experience for her. Have fun embracing the Barbie world and celebrating the upcoming wedding!

About Sashay Dance

We specialise in fun themed dance classes for hen parties and dance parties nationwide.  We have 20 groovy themes to choose from including of course Barbie, Line Dancing, Spice Girls and Dirty Dancing.  All our classes are 2 left feet friendly and suitable for all.  Our mission is to deliver fun across the nation and create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime.  We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

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Fun things to put in a Hen Party Goody Bag!

A hen party goody bag is a fantastic idea because it adds an element of excitement and fun to the celebration. It serves as a keepsake for the guests, creating lasting memories of the event. Here are ten fun things to consider adding to a hen party goody bag:

1. Personalised Accessories
   Include personalised items like badges, sashes, or wristbands with the bride’s name and the date of the party. This adds a special touch and helps everyone feel connected.
2. Hen Party Games
   Add some small games that can be played during the event. Examples include truth or dare cards, “pin the kiss on the groom,” or dare dice.
3. Mini Champagne Bottles
   Celebrate the occasion with mini champagne bottles or sparkling wine, complete with personalised labels.
4. Hen Party Props
   Include fun props like feather boas, tiaras, or novelty glasses that guests can wear during the party, making for great photo opportunities.  If you’re doing a fun themed hen party dance class with us at Sashay Dance, why not pick props to go with the theme ie for disney some disney headbands or we just love these flashing engagement rings!
5. Beauty and Pampering Items
   Add mini beauty products such as face masks, nail polish, lip balm, or compact mirrors for guests to indulge in some pampering.
6. Customised Tote Bags
   Provide each guest with a customized tote bag that can be used during the party and afterward. You can include the bride’s name or a fun slogan related to the event.
7. Hangover Kit
   Help your guests recover from a night of celebration with hangover essentials like pain relievers, eye masks, energy bars, and vitamin C packets.
8. Personalised Shot Glasses
   Include personalised shot glasses that guests can take home as a keepsake. These can be engraved with the bride’s name or initials.
9. Sweet Treats
   Add some delicious treats such as personalised chocolates, candies, or cookies to satisfy your guests’ sweet cravings.
10. Hen Party Itinerary
    Create a printed itinerary of the party, including all the planned activities, timings, and locations. This helps keep everyone informed and excited about what’s to come.

Remember, you can customise the goody bag items based on the theme of the party, the bride’s preferences, and the overall atmosphere you want to create. Have fun and make sure to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved!

About Sashay Dance

Sashay Dance specialises in fun themed hen party dance classes across the UK.  We have 20 groovy themes to choose from including Spice Girls, Dirty Dancing, Line Dancing and Disney!  All our classes are suitable for all, 2 left feet friendly and a lot of fun.  Our mission is to deliver fun across the nation and create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime.

 

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From Fizz to Physical!

THEY have a reputation for being tipsy affairs.

However, brides are increasingly ditching the fizz in favour of physicality at their hen parties.

Yoga, park runs and dance classes are slowly creeping up on boozy bar crawls as the centrepiece of many weekends.

At the same time, one of the UK’s leading hen party organisers has revealed that wellness is slowly becoming “front and centre” of many a bridal party’s plans.

But perhaps the most startling change is the increased thirst for teetotal hen parties.

“While the bubble hasn’t quite burst for boozy hen parties, demand is definitely drying up,” said Matt Mavir, Managing Director of Last Night of Freedom.

“Increasingly we are getting requests for hen party activities like mocktail workshops, rather than cocktails.

“And it is becoming rarer to find a large hen party where at least one member isn’t teetotal.

“Even among our most popular hen party destinations, such as Newcastle and Liverpool – that attract thousands of hens each year due to their nightlife – we are experiencing more demand for fun that isn’t fuelled by alcohol.”

His comments come after recent polling revealed that a quarter of British women, aged 25-34, are now teetotal.

Among women aged 16-24, that figure almost doubles – suggesting teetotal hens could one day become the rule, rather than the exception.

And as the market grows, there’s now far more choice for brides-to-be who don’t want their hen party memories clouded by hellacious hangover.

“Once upon a time, a hen party consisted of drinking for two to three days with maybe an activity thrown into the mix,” added Matt, who has been organising hen parties for almost a quarter of a century.

“However, that’s changed immeasurably. Groups, especially younger brides, are far more interested in making memories rather than getting drunk.

“They want an experience they’ll always remember which is borderline impossible after ten tequilas.

“That’s why increasingly groups are instead opt for a lavish spa break in the likes of Bath and York, where they can get pampered for a few days and come home feeling revitalised – rather than reaching for the aspirin as soon as they walk through the door.

“We’ve seen a huge boom in bookings for our more holistic activities too – packages like mobile yoga and our energetic dance classes, such as those with Sashay Dance.

“And while once upon a time you would have been shocked to see a hen party crawl out of bed before noon, you often see them out doing a park run together come 9am on a Saturday, and that’s indicative of the changing attitudes.”

And another new study backs that up. According to the wedding firm Hitched, just 10 per cent of almost 1,000 people polled said they’d refuse to attend a hen weekend if it was a sober event – while almost half said they’d be happy to partake in an activity party with events like yoga or a boot camp.

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Instagrammable Hens

For a city famous for its soothing spas, Bath is currently awash with something other than mineral rich bathing water – hen parties.

That’s because brides-to-be are increasingly turning to leafy corners of the country for a final weekend of fun before saying ‘I do’.

Bath, along with the likes of York and Edinburgh, have emerged as holistic hen havens since covid restrictions were lifted, and their popularity forms part of a growing trend towards hens seeking more “Instagrammable” destinations for their big send-off into married life.

Bridal bookings to Auld Reekie alone have rocketed by a staggering 177 per cent in the last 12 months alone, while trips to York have almost doubled.

According to leading stag and hen do supplier Last Night of Freedom, these destinations are now comfortably outselling some of Europe’s biggest party hotspots.

“We sold more than five times as many hen party trips to Edinburgh last year than we did to Barcelona,” said the company’s Managing Director Matt Mavir.

“Demand for more Instagrammable destinations has skyrocketed since covid. Being in lockdown has made people realise they want to be together and for once-in-a-blue-moon events like a hen weekend, they want to go somewhere that looks and feels amazing.”

And according to Matt, it isn’t just the locations that are becoming more sophisticated.

Once dominated by plastic tat and possibly a game of paintballing, hen weekends are becoming increasingly lavish affairs.

Instead of ‘L’ plates, brides are instead spending their weekend away focussing on wellness and some much-needed R&R as they use the hen do to both celebrate their loved one’s upcoming nuptials – and escape the stresses of modern life.

And there’s also far less emphasis on booze.

“What we are increasingly seeing is demand for hens who would rather spend their weekend being pampered in a five-star spa in Edinburgh or Bath rather than a bar crawl in some city they’ve probably been out in three or four times already,” added Matt.

“A lot of these groups are professional women – doctors, bankers and lawyers – and many don’t want the stereotypical hen experience.

“If they book an activity, it isn’t going to be a stripper – it is more likely to be a craft or dance workshop to learn a routine to perform at their wedding, a spa package or even mobile yoga, which is so popular we now offer it almost everywhere. And they want a weekend of high-class cocktails, Champagne, fine dining and massages which is why the likes of York and Bath are viewed as the perfect retreat.

While Liverpool and Newcastle have long been Britain’s biggest pre-wedding party hotspots, several leafier destinations are now hot on their heels.

And the scenic Scottish capital has crept up just behind them, fuelled by the astonishing triple-figure increase in hen bookings alone last year.

That’s despite some figures, including a local resident’s group, wanting civic leaders to follow the recent lead of Amsterdam in trying to deter stags and hens to Edinburgh.

While York is currently the sixth biggest UK hen destination and Bath slightly further back, Matt said their emergence as party meccas has simply been “astonishing” – with hen bookings to York alone up 85 per cent since the pandemic.

However, that boom isn’t without controversy.

The city’s meteoric rise as a party hotspot has been met with fierce opposition from York’s Labour MP, Rachael Maskell, who claimed groups were bringing “devastation” to the suburbs, while insisting locals were too scared to even enter the city centre at the weekend.

The city’s council even got involved, creating a guide for revellers in a bid to curb the misbehaviour Matt maintains has been exaggerated “for political point scoring” with the locals.

“To say stags are to blame fault is complete hyperbole – York and Bath are pretty much stag party ghost towns,” added the businessman.

“In York, hens outnumber stags by around seven to one and we only have one group of stags heading to Bath in the first half of 2023.’

“Edinburgh, York and Bath are not the sort of places people are visiting to tie each other up on lampposts – they are attracting a new breed of classy hens that want to bond in style.”

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The Top Hen Party Trends of 2023

By now the WhatsApp group is bound to be in full swing, with message after message pinging over the plans for the hen party.

From Prosecco, pornstar martinis to hen party games.

However, some most definitely do – with trends changing more often than the bride on her big day.

And in 2023, there are some major trends set to dominate every hen party held over the coming months.

Activities

A hen do is no longer just buckets full of bubbles.

Activities are now just as integral to the weekend as cocktails and ‘L plates’, with a big current drive towards shared experiences that are a bit more leftfield – and also looks great on the ‘gram.

Arty group activities are particularly in vogue this summer.

Party experts Last Night of Freedom say they are taking tons of bookings for Flower Crown Workshops, with Etsy-inspired groups seeking stuff that’s increasingly crafty.

And even the more low-brow activities – like staring at a bloke’s bits for a bit – have had a fresh lick of paint. Rather than gawping at a stripper, hens are instead sketching a naked fella with the Nude Life Drawing class which is the most booked activity in a ton of big destinations this season.

However, dance classes will still ‘twerk’ some beating when it comes to the perfect group activity.

Be it Britney, burlesque or Beyonce, Sashay Dance has established itself as the Queen Bee of hen party dance class providers, having established a reputation for offering fast, fun and funky sessions in every corner of the UK.  Their unique Scottish Highland hen party dance classes are taking over Scotland and with new themes such as RuPaul, Line Dancing and Six the Musical they are certainly keeping bang on trend.

Destinations

Like a pair of 501s, some things never go out of style – and that includes certain hen party destinations.

Newcastle and Liverpool have, for years now, towered above the rest when it comes to finding the perfect place in the UK to party.

However, there are some definite new kids on the block that are fast emerging as must-visit spots – especially for bridal parties where money is no object.

Dubai has soared in popularity in recent years, with groups going for longer – and generally not thinking twice about the cost – with the appeal of all-year round sunshine coupled with the city’s definite wow factor fuelling demand.

For groups seeking to stray from the norm – and stay slightly closer to home – Valencia and Lisbon are rapidly becoming highly-fashionable alternatives for brides-to-be seeking some style and sunshine.

But it isn’t all ultra-chic destinations that are making waves this year – the Cost-of-Living crisis is pushing up demand for more budget-friendly options and many hen parties are choosing to celebrate in the amazing cities we have here in the UK.

Accessories

1967 was the ‘Summer of Love’ – and 2023 is the summer of the personalised hen party accessory.

Customizing your props is the rage this year, with Last Night of Freedom offering everything from personalised wine labels to personalised penis pinatas (try saying that after a few glasses of Malbec).

The most popular new item? A personalised mini straw groom customised with his face – and a little straw willy popping out.

But it isn’t just silly willies that are making it into bachelorette shopping carts this season – rose gold goodies remain popular, with Ginger Ray the trendiest brand.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our hen party blog on what’s trending for 2023!  For more information about our fun themed hen party dance classes available across the UK follow this link.

 

 

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Brighton Hen Do Ideas

Brighton Hen Do Activities

If you’re looking for Brighton hen do ideas then you’ve come to the right place.  A Brighton hen party is such an amazing place for hen parties as it offers great nightlife and things to do, right by the sea.  We compiled our top hen do activities from daytime to night for Brighton hen weekend to remember:

Paddleboarding

Being by the sea in Brighton offers so many great hen party ideas including paddleboarding.  Check out Lagoon who offer fun lessons which are available for hen parties.  This makes a fab daytime activity.

Brighton Hen Party Dance Class

At Sashay Dance we specialise in fun themed hen party dance classes available in Brighton and across the UK.  We have 20 groovy classes to choose from including Spice Girls, Dirty Dancing and Disney.  Our classes are suitable for all making them one of the top ideas for a hen do in Brighton.

Fish and Chip Fridays

Why not start your hen night with fish and chips at the Palm Court on Brighton Pier.  This makes a great spot to watch the sunset.  They also offer salads, burgers, cocktails and fizz!

Brighton i360

To experience the best views take a trip on a glass pod at the Brighton i360.  You can upgrade your ticket to have a drink of Nytiember from the Skybar at the top too.

Potion Making for Brighton Hen Parties

This is one for all the Harry Potter fans out there!  Visit the Cauldron to make and of course consume potions.  Each table gets a magic wand which used correctly magically rustles up drinks.  A unique experience to the traditional cocktail making that features on a lot of hen nights.

Karaoke

Sing the nights away at Lucky Voice in one of their private karaoke rooms.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our hen do activities in Brighton and wish you all an amazing time on your Brighton hen weekends.

For more information about our fun themed hen party dance classes in Brighton follow this link.  We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

 

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Friends Theme Hen Party

Friends Themed Hen Party

I just had to write a blog on this as it’s such a cool hen party theme to do with your friends!  Check out our top Friends themed hen party ideas:

Friends hen do t shirts

I just love these Friends hen night t shirts.  They can be customised to add the bride to be’s name.

Friends hen party dance class

This idea actually came to us by customer request!  The hens wanted to recreate ‘The Routine’ from Friends and we just had to give it our best shot.  The group loved it and if you ask us we’ll do this theme at no extra cost.  We specialise in fun themed hen party dance classes all across the UK.  The lessons are 2 left feet friendly, suitable for all and most importantly a lot of fun.  The bride goes free on all our classes too.  Check out ‘The Routine’ we did in the video at the end of the blog.

Glow in the dark teeth

I still laugh my head off when I think back to Ross’s glow in the dark teeth.  I believe there are glow in the dark teeth paints available but I just didn’t dare to recommend any in case!  Another option are these glow in the dark mouth guards which are probably a bit safer.

Friends turkey head game

Oh wow, another howler here.  Throw hoops at the turkey head and who ever gets the most on wins.  A small bike helmet might come in handy for this one!

Friends themed hen party decorations

These personalised banners are great for transforming hotel rooms and hen party houses.

Friends hen weekend gift

I just love these Friends hen do customised glasses.  The perfect keepsake from the hen party and the perfect item for a hen party goody bag.  There’s also plastic customised champagne flutes available here and quite reasonably priced.

I hope you’ve found the Friends hen party theme ideas helpful.  I wish you all an amazing time on your hen parties too.  To find out more about our fun themed dance classes (Friends  theme of course available) then follow this link.

We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

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York Hen Activities

York Hen Parties
Top Ideas for a York Hen Party

York is my home town and where Sashay Dance is based.  It’s very picturesque and with everything so close by to each other you can really make the most of your time on your York hen do.  I’ve compiled a list of York hen activities and things to do for hen parties in York.

River cruise

Enjoy a leisurely cruise with City Cruises York.  They can cater to hen parties with a party boat cruise or for something more civilised tuck into an afternoon tea.

Dance class

At Sashay Dance we have 20 groovy themed dance classes available for York hen parties.  We can hire somewhere centrally or come to you with our fun dance activities suitable for all.  For more information visit our hen party dance class page.

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York restaurants

Having lived in York for over 25 years I have tried a fair few restaurants (probably too many!).  It would be rude not to share my restaurant knowledge with you, so here’s my top ones for hen parties:

1. Cosy Club York – they have an amazing Red Carpet room upstairs which is just such a classy place to hire for hen parties.  I booked this space for my sister’s hen do and it really was wonderful
2. Sora Sky Bar – in York there’s not many venues with a good view, as there’s a limit on height of buildings so that people can still see the Minster.  The Sora Sky Bar at Malmaison offers an amazing view of this and I’d highly recommend going for 1 or 2 cocktails.  Make sure you book though as it isn’t easy to get a table on here on the weekends.
3. Sotano Tapas is a lovely tapas in York and it’s one of my favourite restaurants.  They also have a roof terrace (can’t be booked but sometimes space on it) which is a hidden gem in York for outdoor space.  The tapas really is delicious and unlike many other restaurants in York their wines are really good.
4. Another very popular place for girls nights and hen parties is Impossible York.  They have a great cocktail menu and it’s in a wonderful building.  I’ve not been yet for food but I’m going soon in a few weeks to try ‘The Pink Room’ for my friend’s birthday party – so I’ll update then.

York Cosy Club – The Red Room

Cocktail making

Forage York have an expertly crafted cocktail list and also do their own cocktail masterclasses.

Afternoon tea

York has some really lovely venues for an afternoon tea.  I would recommend Cedar Court Grand for a luxury afternoon tea overlooking the bar walls.

Other important notes for a hen party in York

• Although things are extremely close by to each other they certainly don’t feel it in 4 inch heels.  Many of the streets in York are cobbled which are highly uncomfortable in heels.  If you struggle in heels I’d definitely recommend putting a pair of flats in your bag.
• York Races are great to visit and if you’re going to these you’ll have a fab time.  What’s not great is if you’re not going to York Races and you go into town after this.  A lot of York residents avoid going out on a race night like the plague.  The restaurants and bars are all full and everyone is hammered.  The only time this is fun is you’ve been at the races all day as well.  Also pack enough Ibuprofen for everyone for this option.
• There’s been a bit of bad recent press for York hen parties as the local MP wants to create a party guide for hen parties.  My advice would be just to avoid penis costumes, as they don’t go down well here and being sick in the street.
• Booking a taxi in York on a weekend is difficult if left last minute.  There are Ubers but not many, on a weekend if you do manage to get one they’ve probably ranked up the prices due to demand.  I would recommend booking taxis in advance with local taxi company 659 taxis 01904659659 and do this as early as you can.  659 are always on time and sometimes a bit too early so make sure everyone is ready to go.
• As York is such an historic city, the bars and restaurants aren’t as big as what you’d find in other cities.  I’d recommend booking as much as you can in advance and coming up with an itinerary.  In the daytime this isn’t so much for a problem but it still can be.

I wish you all a wonderful York hen party and hope you’ve found the hen party ideas in York blog helpful. If you’d like to find out more about our fun hen do dance classes in York then follow this link.  Lastly, all views are my own. I am not a professional blogger by any stretch of the imagination as you will know now you’ve read this post. We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

 

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Disney Hen Party Ideas

Disney Themed Hen Party Ideas

If you’re looking for Disney themed hen party ideas then you’ve come to the right place.  We’ve compiled our top ideas for the perfect Disney hen weekend to start the ‘happily ever after’ story:

Disney dance class

At Sashay Dance we do a fun themed Disney hen do dance class available throughout the UK.  We have a fun Disney mash up including some Disney classics, or we can even customise your own songs.  Hakuna Matata – our classes are suitable for all and 2 left feet friendly.  We do 20 themes for hen parties nationwide.

Disney fancy dress

Why not dress up as your favourite Disney princesses and characters.  Try Amazon for these Rubie’s Official Disney outfits.  With everything from Snow White to Cinderella but don’t worry we won’t expect you all home at midnight!

Disney accessories

I just love these Disney headbands you can get which are perfect for wearing day to night on the hen do.  They would look great paired with the Disney hen party t shirt which also would work well at our dance class.

Complete your look and make dreams come true with a Disney princess wand.

Disney princess castle pinata

Fairy tales really do come true with this Disney princess castle pinata which you can stuff with the hen’s favourites sweets.

Disney movie time

If you’re away for the weekend why not put a Disney movie night in the itinerary.  Or if you’re planning a Disney hen party in London for the ultimate experience book Lion King on the West End.

Disney decor

Balloons are a great quick way of decorating a hen party house or hotel room.  Check out Party Delights who have a wide range of Disney balloons.

Disney playlist

Sometimes it’s the little ideas that make the big difference.  Message the hens for all their favourite Disney tunes and create a playlist.  This will be perfect to have on during the weekend or for pre-drinks.

Have your cake and eat it

Lastly Pinterest is fab for getting hen party ideas and I just love this board of Disney inspired cupcakes.  If you’re staying at a hen party house why not have a cupcake making activity or bring some along to the hen weekend.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading our Disney hen party ideas and wishing you all an amazing time on the hen do.

Click here to find our more on our Disney hen do dance classes available across the UK.

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Abba Hen Party Ideas

Abba Themed Hen Do

If you’re looking for ideas for your Abba themed hen party then you’ve come to the right place.  An Abba theme is such a great choice for a hen party, it really is suitable for everyone and is perfect if ‘you’re the dancing queen.  Young and sweet and only 17’ or 70!  We’ve compiled our top ideas below:

Abba Fancy Dress

If you’re really going for the Abba theme ‘take a chance’ on wearing Abba fancy dress.  Smiffys have a great range of Abba costumes from dramatic wigs, flared jumpsuits to ponchos.  They describe their outfits as perfect for a ‘Friday night when the lights are low’!

Microphones

If you’re looking for something a little more subtle then why not complete your look with a Diamante microphone and sing along to the songs on the hen night!

Dancing Queen

Become the ultimate ‘Dancing Queen’ at a fun Abba themed hen party dance class.  The lessons are available nationwide through ourselves at Sashay Dance, we specialise in fun hen party dance classes all across the UK.  Sashay Dance classes are suitable for all, lots of fun and we have the most amazing Abba mash up mix for the dance routine.

Abba Karaoke

Once you’ve got your microphone it’s time to sing your hearts out with a ‘super trouper’ Abba themed hen do Karaoke activity.  To book this we’d recommend going through Last Night of Freedom who have a whopping 4500 activities available nationwide including Karaoke sessions for hen parties.

Dancing Queen T Shirts

I just love these Abba Dancing Queen t shirts, the perfect attire to wear in the day time or to one of our dance classes too.

Thank you for the Music

The finer details can really make a hen do and paying attention to these can really set the hen party apart from the rest.  Get your favourite Abba songs on a playlist and play them throughout the weekend or during pre drinks.

For more information on our fun dancing Abba hen party ideas visit our hen do dance class page and we will give you something to dance about!

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Dirty Dancing Hen Party Ideas

We’ve compiled a list of our top dirty dancing hen party ideas to make sure ‘nobody puts baby in the corner’ on the hen night:

Dirty Dancing Hen Party T Shirts

We just love these Dirty Dancing themed hen party t-shirts from The Hen Party Superstore.  They can be personalised to either add your name or the hen’s and you could even add the location of the hen night.

Dirty Dancing Hen Party Dance Class

Have the ‘time of your life’ in a fun Dirty Dancing themed hen party dance class.  The classes are available all across the UK, include venue hire or Sashay Dance can come to you and the bride to be goes free on all dance packages.  The classes are suitable for all and don’t worry the lift is completely optional, you’ll still have an amazing experience.

Pink Dress

The hen could wear a pink dress just like Baby.  There seems to be a shortage of these atm but you can buy a similar dress from Bohoo.com, pair with ballet pumps, curly hair and a watermelon, then you’re ready to hit the dancefloor.

Dirty Dancing Watermelon Cocktail!

Make some delicious Dirty Dancing themed Watermelon cocktails.  Follow this link for a great recipe to try, they really are perfect for a pre-drink or all night if you’re staying at a hen party cottage.

Spotify

Sometimes it’s the little ideas that make the big difference.  Get ready with your favourite Dirty Dancing tunes on or even set aside a slot in the weekend to watch the movie.   For the ultimate Dirty Dancing experience why not go and see the show in the West End, London.

I hope you’ve enjoyed our list of ideas for an amazing Dirty Dancing Hen Do and wish you all have the ‘time of your life’ on the hen night.

Click here to find out out more about our fun themed Dirty Dancing hen party dance classes available across the UK.

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The Best Edinburgh Hen Do Ideas

Edinburgh is a beautiful historic city with lots of things to do and see for hen parties.  We’ve compiled a top list of our top Edinburgh hen do ideas for a hen weekend to remember starting from day to night:

Sightseeing

There’s an abundance of sightseeing in Edinburgh.  Edinburgh Castle takes centre stage in the city centre, it’s a must visit if you haven’t been before but if you can’t face walking up there Princes Street makes a really good photo stop. Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG.  The Edinburgh Dungeons make great entertainment for hen groups and are another good activity for the day.  Take a journey through Edinburgh’s darkest history and give your hen party a bit of a laugh and fright at the same time!

A Dance Class

If you’re looking for fun day time hen do activities in Edinburgh then a Scottish highland dance class is the ultimate activity. Sashay Dance specialise in hen party dance classes which are suitable for all ages and 2 left feet friendly. They have 20 groovy themes to choose from including Scottish dancing which is a unique theme to Scotland for them.  The bride to be goes free on all their packages too.

Spa

There’s a number of wonderful spas in Edinburgh, making a relaxing detox activity after all the cocktails.  One Spa is the ultimate spa treat situated in the city centre and comes complete with a rooftop pool and plenty of luxurious heat rooms to try!

The Top Bars and Restaurants 

Veeno in Edinburgh is a wonderful watering hole, they do wine tasting and a delicious select of Italian boards to graze on.  Another classy spot and my favourite Thai is Chaophraya Restaurant, they do delicious Thai food, the most amazing Thai inspired cocktails and they have a fantastic view, making it a great spot for dinner.

Cocktail Making

Learn to make cocktails in a classy setting and by the experts themselves at Alchemist Edinburgh.  They have an amazing cocktail masterclass package trying some very unique cocktails.

Afternoon Tea 

Malmaison has an afternoon tea available for hen parties, a brunch menu and also does cocktail masterclasses.  They advertise their rooms as hen party accommodation making it a ‘hen friendly’ one stop shop for all your needs.

Edinburgh Zoo

For a hen party activity a bit different why not take a trip to Edinburgh Zoo and visit their famous pandas.  This is another great idea for the daytime and it’s situated not too far from the city centre too.

Edinburgh is a beautiful hen party destination and I hope this has helped to give you some more Edinburgh hen do ideas. Why not visit our site to find out more about our fun dance hen party ideas in Edinburgh.

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Fabulous Ideas – Norwich Hen Do

Norwich is a beautiful historical city known for its medieval attractions, it’s a fantastic destination for hen parties and somewhere you’ll also find excellent shopping, food and cocktails! We’ve put together our top hen party ideas in Norwich, Norfolk:

Escape Hunt Norwich

The perfect activity for both sides of the hen party to really get to know each other!  Escape Hunt Norwich offer a wide range of escape room games from Aladdin to Alice in Puzzleland available in the city centre.

A Dance Class

A dance class for your hen party is the activity to do for lots of fun and laughs with your hens.  Sashay Dance specialises in Hen Party Dance Classes in Norwich, they are suitable for all ages and 2 left feet friendly. With 20 groovy themed dance class activities to choose from there’s really something for everyone whether you want to ‘spice up your life’ or have the ‘time of your life’!  Sashay Dance can also come to you at your house/accommodation or hire somewhere centrally.

Paddle Boarding

If you’re part of a small hen do group and fancy a little expedition into Norfolk you could try a paddle boarding session!  Go Paddle organise paddle boarding classes for up to 12 hens, a unique activity for a Norfolk hen weekend to remember.

Brunch With a View

Norwich has some amazing places to eat and drink.  One that caught our eye was the Rooftop Gardens, they have a delicious cocktail menu crafted with their own home-made syrups and infusions, top that with panoramic views of Norwich and a delicious food menu and you’re sure to have a fabulous hen night.

Norwich Market

For the shopaholic hens it would be rude not to visit the Norwich Market.  This is one of the best markets in the country, all outdoor and has everything from food to crafts and with around 200 stalls to browse there’s something for everyone here.

A hen do in Norwich is the perfect place to create lots of fun and happy memories with your hens.  We wish you all a wonderful time on your hen party in Norwich and hope you found our ideas helpful.  Why not visit our site if you want to find out more about or fun dance class hen parties in Norwich.

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Looking for Venues across the UK!

It’s been a very exciting year for Sashay Dance and we have expanded our Hen Party Dance Packages so that we can deliver fun, friendly and funky dance classes across the UK!

We are now looking for more venues in the following locations to work with who can get back to us quickly with booking enquiries and ensure our hen parties have the time of their lives:

• London
• Bath
• Birmingham
• Bristol
• Cambridge
• Cardiff
• Cheltenham
• Edinburgh
• Exeter
• Liverpool
• Newcastle
• Oxford
• Windsor
• Manchester
• York
• Leeds
• Harrogate
• Sheffield

Our hen party dance classes mainly take place on a Saturday anytime between 11am-6pm and we are looking for venues to add to our database to contact to hire for these.  Here’s our requirements:

• In the city centre
• Private room
• Wooden/hard floor, no carpet
• A bar is a bonus as these hens can get thirsty!
• We also offer an upgrade to a cocktail masterclass therefore if you can cater for this too that’s great
• We need to confirm locations to customers within a week therefore look for reasonable response times to enquiries

If you’d like to bring more hen party bookings to your venue we also work with a number of venues where they offer our Sashay Dance Hen Parties to customers and work on a commission basis.  It’s time to offer something a bit different to your hen party customers.

To add your venue to our database for future booking enquiries or to discuss working together please contact Sarah Hough on sarah@sashaydance.co.uk

Keeeeeep dancing!

Sarah Hough
Director and Founder of Sashay Dance

 

 

 

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Did someone order a ‘Danceroo’?

In a world that’s forever changing, we no longer have to leave the comforts of our own homes and holiday accommodation for the things that we want.  We’ve had an increase in bookings for our fun hen and party dance classes that come to you.  Our fun lessons have been delivered everywhere from cottages, air bnbs, hotels, apartments and in the heat of summer the hens enjoyed part of their class in an outdoor swimming pool!

Here’s our top 8 reasons why you should order a Danceroo as opposed to a Deliveroo:

1. We will arrive on time, to the given address and won’t cancel your order
2. We will come to you anywhere in the UK and offer the same 20 groovy themes in any of these locations
3. Our classes are suitable for all and 2 left feet friendly, so all your party group will be happy with the order
4. Unlike Deliveroo restaurants our dance packages are cheaper if at your own location too, we do have packages including venue hire if needed as well
5. ‘Thank you for the music’ – we will bring the music and speaker so all that’s left for you to do is ‘Just Dance’
6. Our mission is to create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime and this will be the most fun, memorable takeaway you’ve ever had!
7. There’s always a special offer for our bride to be or main party person going free
8. If you’re unsure about the space you have and where’s best to do the class just email me on sarah@sashaydance.co.uk and I’ll happily advise, many groups do the class in the garden

So when you’re thinking about your next takeaway, think outside that pizza box and instead of Just Eat think ‘Just Dance’.

Our mission is to deliver fun across the nation and create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime!  For more information about our fun hen party dance classes that come to you please follow this link, or if you require venue hire click here.

We can’t wait to give you something to dance about.

Did somebody say…… Just Dance!

Sarah

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Director and Founder of Sashay Dance

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The Sashay Dance Charts

We now have a whopping 20 groovy themes to choose from nationwide for your hen do dance class and many of our hens ask which are our most popular before deciding.  I’ve now compiled the Sashay Dance charts with the top 5 themes for 2022:

1. Spice girls
   I’ll tell you what you want, what you really, really want!  For the hens this is top of the pops and makes up over 30% of our bookings.  Before looking at any of our other themes available ‘stop right now’ before you’ve tried this!

2. Beyonce 
   All the single ladies! Queen B has really made an impact with her iconic dance.  ‘Now put your hands up’ if you’re ready to learn a sassy routine, suitable for all and inspired by Beyonce’s showstopping choreography.
3. Disney 
   Be the ultimate Disney princess and get ready to live happily ever after at our Disney mash up class. Dance around to our mix or if you have some favourites in mind we can even custom your own song mix in advance.
4. Dirty Dancing 
   Have the ‘time of your lives’ at this Dirty Dancing themed dance class.  The hen is the star of the show as ‘nobody puts Baby in the corner’
5. Mamma Mia and Abba
   ‘Mamma Mia here we go again’ what better song to dance to, that’s unless you’re the ultimate ‘dancing queen’!  Mamma Mia and Abba come joint 5^th in our top 5 charts, this one really makes a great choice for all ages too.

So whether you’re looking to ‘spice up your life’ or have the ‘time of your life’ there’s a theme for all groups to enjoy.  All our lessons are suitable for all, no matter how many left feet you think you have!  For more information about our hen party dance classes and themes available across the UK follow this link.

We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

Sarah

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Director and Founder of Sashay Dance

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Why Hen Party Dance Classes Have Become Such a Thing!

I started Sashay Dance 7 years ago and a lot of people said ‘hen party dance classes? What are they, I’ve never heard of those, is that even a thing?’  Then they went down the route of telling me all the other classes I should organise instead.   So the morale of the story is just ignore everyone and do what you want, which is what I did.  I digress, so yes hen party dance classes have become a thing and what a wonderful thing they are .  Here’s my conclusions for their roaring success from my experience founding and starting the UK’s go to hen party dance company:

• They are sooooo much fun!
• Women in dance can be traced back to the very origins of civilisation from cave paintings to Egyptian frescos, we’ve been dancing and loving it from the very beginning! It’s engrained in our DNA, so just like chocolate and prosecco, we can’t get enough of this activity.
• Long before TikTok many different styles of dance were ‘trending’ and we always keep up to date with the latest trends to keep everyone entertained. Our latest themes include RuPaul, Six The Musical and Line Dancing, we can also create something bespoke, in the past we’ve done everything from Bollywood, Irish Dance, Gangham Style to even a Boxing themed dance class, your wish is our command.
• Dancing provides lots of laughter and happy endorphins whizzing around through the body, dancing with friends and family is a great source of entertainment for everyone involved. You can even spread that entertainment to your friends and family by performing the routine at the wedding.
• The dance classes really do provide happy dancing memories to last a lifetime and hens enjoy looking back laughing sharing memories about the class or even their performance at the wedding.
• The classes are suitable for everyone to enjoy including all ages and abilities. We also welcome pregnant ladies and adapt the routines where needed.  It’s an activity for everyone to enjoy.  Spectating guests are welcome as well but usually they can’t resist to join in.
• Dancing brings everyone together and has done historically right from the start of time, this makes it the ideal hen party activity bringing together 2 families and celebrating such a wonderful occasion.

I could write forever on this topic (I am a complete dance addict and haven’t stopped since I was 6 years old) however I’ll leave a bit for you to find out yourselves!  To find out more about our hen party dance classes and see why they are such a thing please follow this link.  Our classes can also be booked ‘just for fun’, birthdays and Christmas parties.

We can’t wait to give you something to dance about!

Sarah
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Director and Founder of Sashay Dance
(Photo credit to my very first hen party group booked through Sashay Dance 7 years ago)

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Sashay Snaps – Our favourite photos from the hen party season!

It’s been an absolutely fabulous hen party season and I’d like to share with you our favourite snaps from our fun themed hen do dance classes:

These ladies looked just the part at our new Scottish Dancing themed dance class available in Scotland

 

A Cinderella story at our Disney themed hen do dance class in York. The group all dresses as their favourite Disney princesses and princes!

 

Bhavini and her hens celebrating their Spice Girls themed dance class belatedly due to lockdown. It’s all very exciting now though as there is a new Baby Spice on the way!

 

Mamma Mia here we go again! I just love the cool summer shades, florals and feathers.

 

This group danced until they dropped at our fun themed dance class that came to them at their hen party accommodation!

It’s been another wonderful year on our mission of delivering fun across the nation and creating lots of happy dancing memories to last a lifetime.

We now have 20 groovy themes to choose from for our fun hen party dance classes available across the UK.  We can either hire a venue or come to you at your hen do accommodation.  All our classes are suitable for all and 2 left feet friendly!  For more information about our hen weekend dance lessons please follow this link.

We look forward to giving you something to dance about!

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New Themes – Including Six The Musical and RuPaul Dance Classes

I am very excited to announce our new dance lesson themes which are sure to give you all something to dance about at your next hen party or event:

 

• RuPaul

A sassy dance class with songs from RuPaul, one of the most famous drag queens and best known for RuPaul’s drag race

 

• Six The Musical

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!  A fabulous dance class based on the new musical Six, just be grateful you’re not marrying Henry VIII

 

• Line Dancing

Yee-haw! A great fun country and western line dancing class that’s suitable for everyone to enjoy

 

• Scottish Dancing (available in Edinburgh and Glasgow)

What better way to celebrate your Scottish hen do than with some fun Scottish Dancing, tartan very much encouraged!

 

For more information about the hen do weekend packages available please follow this link.  Don’t forget in addition to the 20 groovy themes we have advertised nationwide we also have a ‘Bespoke Boogie’ package where you can customise your own theme.

Our mission is to deliver fun across the nation and create happy dancing memories to last a lifetime.

We look forward to giving you something to dance about soon.

Sarah Hough
Director and Founder of Sashay Dance

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