When is the event? Friday 24 January 2025, 7pm - 9.30pm

Where will the event take place? Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1EH

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Get set for an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and giving back!

Get ready to be dazzled as Strictly Come Hospice waltzes into town. Enjoy an evening of dance and entertainment in support of Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.

After three months of training from professional dance teachers Chris Scott and Niamh Creedon-Wilkes, our troupe of amateur dancers from our local area will showcase their dancing skills in an exciting grand finale and compete for the coveted Strictly Come Hospice trophy.

Longtime supporter and radio DJ Lee Partridge will be our compere. The evening will also feature a panel of expert judges, live music, and a local dance group, Indradhanush Kids Academy, who will be providing entertainment during the interval with South Asian dancing.

The winners will be decided by a panel of judges and you, the audience! Yes, you will have the power to help crown the champions of the night!

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Strictly Come Hospice - meet the team!

Meet the contestants

The contestants are amateur dancers from the local area who applied to take part. Click on their images below to learn more about each of our Strictly stars!

Anna

Tia

More bios coming soon…

Meet the professionals

Chris Scott and Niamh Creedon-Wilkes

The professional dancers who will be teaching our contestants over three months are Chris and his dance partner, Niamh. Chris and Niamh started dancing together 14 years ago at Moonglow Studios in Watford. Over the years they have competed in many competitions, danced at Winter Gardens and performed on stage for numerous occasions (Glen Miller band, Music videos, and several other charity events). They primarily teach ballroom & Latin, salsa, and Argentine tango.

Meet the judges

Karen Pawlowska

Karen is an experienced teacher in both Latin and ballroom dance, and is a fully qualified Associate with the International Dance Teachers Association. She has been teaching dance for over 30 years, in which time she has taught many celebrities and television actors for their dance debuts on-screen performance and has choreographed special dance occasions including flash dances, wedding first dances, tea dances and special anniversaries.

Thirty years on from first trying out dance for herself, Karen continues to love to help people to find pleasure in dance, both through learning to move in time to music either solo or with a partner, and developing social and caring friendships with like-minded people.

Marcie Reid

Marcie Reid is a 29-year-old beauty queen who was born and raised in Hertfordshire and is the current Miss Hertfordshire 2024.

Marcie is no stranger to dance, having grown up doing ballet, tap and jazz! An avid volunteer and fundraiser, Marcie is so excited to judge the Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Strictly. She’s looking for the duo who lights up the room and raises the most money and awareness for Rennie Grove Peace!

Yvonne Taylor Hill

Yvonne started her dancing career at the age of four, firstly in ballet and then ballroom and Latin American. She has been Principal of her own dancing school in Amersham, for over 50 years where she teaches and coaches beginners, medallists, and professionals of all levels in ballroom, Latin American, disco/freestyle, rock ‘n’ roll and classical ballet.

A Fellowship Examiner and Championship adjudicator, she has successfully promoted every dance genre through examining, adjudicating and lecturing in the UK and internationally, including several countries in Asia. Her dedication has been recognised by receiving two Carl Alan Awards (Dancing Oscars). Rennie Grove Peace is very dear to Yvonne’s heart, and she is excited to be part of this year’s Strictly Come Hospice event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about Strictly Come Hospice please see below or get in touch with our events team – events@renniegrovepeace.org or call 01442 89 02 22.

The grand finale

The grand finale of Strictly Come Hospice will be held on Friday 24 January 2025 at 7pm – 9.30pm

Watersmeet Theatre, High Street, Rickmansworth, WD3 1EH

Watersmeet Theatre is situated in the centre of Rickmansworth, on the High Street and is easily reached by rail or road. Junction 18 of the M25 is just five minutes away and there is good access to the M40, M1 and M4.

Rickmansworth Station is just a short walk away and is served by both the Metropolitan and Chiltern line trains. The nearest station is Rickmansworth on the Metropolitan or Chiltern line and the venue is a short 7-10 minute walk away.

Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth, WD3 1RL. A 5-minute walk from the venue (charges do apply).

The team at Watersmeet Theatre are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. If you have any specific access requirements, their dedicated team is there to assist you, whether at the venue or in advance of your visit.

Contact Watersmeet Theatre

Contestants, professional dancers and judges

The contestants are amateur dancers from the local area who applied to take part. They have been training for 10 weeks with professional dance teachers, Chris Scott and Niamh Creedon-Wilkes. Follow our Facebook page for more information about the contestants and their progress over the coming months.

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The professional dancers who will be teaching our contestants over three months are Chris Scott and his dance partner, Niamh Creedon-Wilkes. Chris and Niamh started dancing together 14 years ago at Moonglow Studios in Watford. Over the years they have completed in many competitions, danced at Winter Gardens and performed on stage for numerous occasions (Glen Miller band, Music videos, and several other charity events). They primarily teach ballroom & Latin, salsa, and Argentine tango.