When is the event? Training starts in November 2026. The Grand Final will be 22 January 2027
Where will the event take place? Watford Palace Theatre
Who can take part? Anyone aged 18 or over - no experience necessary!
Taster session 7 July, 7:00pm, Rickmansworth School
Could you take to the dance floor for Rennie Grove Peace?
We are looking for 26 keen contestants with a passion for dance who would love to learn new skills and have fun all whilst raising money to support vital hospice care within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Whether you already know your foxtrot from your quickstep or you’ve never danced a day in your life, this exciting experience is open to everybody. You’ll receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition at Rickmansworth School, leading up to a dazzling Grand Final at Watford Palace Theatre. The night will be full of Strictly-style sparkle, as dancers perform their routines live on stage in front of an audience and judges.
On the night, one pair of dancers will walk away with the coveted Strictly Come Hospice trophy!
“As someone who spent a lot of time at the hospice in Watford, I know first hand how much all the money we raised will help.”
Tia, took part in our first Strictly Come Hospice in 2024/25. Below she shares why she signed up to the event:
I just wanted to write a little message to express how amazing I have found this whole experience. One of the main reason it has been so incredible is thanks to you lovely lot.
I started the training at not a very good point having just lost my mum a few months prior. When I saw the opportunity to do Strictly Come Hospice it felt like a sign as me and my Mum would sit down every weekend and watch Strictly Come Dancing together for as long as I can remember.
As someone who spent a lot of time at the hospice in Watford over the last year, I know first hand how much all the money we raised will help.
Not only did they give my mum incredible care in her last months but after caring for my mum at home it gave me and my sisters a chance to be her daughters again knowing she was being well looked after. I cannot express how proud I am of us all knowing that the money we raised will help go towards helping other families maybe in similar circumstances.
Strictly Come Hospice – how to apply
⭐ Come along to our taster session on 7 July to meet the team, try a dance class and find out what taking part involves. If you can’t make it, you can still register your interest using the form below.
⭐ Register your interest by completing a short online form. Our team will then be in touch in September to let you know if you’ve been selected.
⭐ If successful, there is a registration fee of £30 per contestant. We are asking each contestant to raise £800 in sponsorship and to sell at least 10 tickets to the grand final on 22 January 2027.
⭐ Successful contestants will receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition to be held at Rickmansworth School on a Tuesday (dates to be confirmed – this usually runs from November 2026).
⭐ Couples will perform a dance for the grand final in January 2027 and the winners will be decided by a combination of judges scores and a live audience vote. The winners will receive the honour of being Strictly Come Hospice champions 2027 along with our coveted trophy!
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.
Applying to Strictly Come Hospice
We welcome applications from anyone aged 18 and over – no experience necessary!!
We are looking for keen participants who are able to commit to all the training sessions, the event itself and to reaching the fundraising target.
Please ensure your application is submitted before September 2026.
Applications will close at the end of August and contestants for Strictly Come Hospice will be informed by the end of September. We will make a decision from the applications we receive. We are looking for keen participants who are able to commit to all the training sessions, the event itself and to reaching the fundraising target.
Yes! If you already have a partner, you will be paired up together. Please indicate your dance partners name when you complete the application form. Please note, your partner will also need to fill out the application form.
Of course! If you are selected as a participant you will be paired up with another contestant.
Yes -you may be paired with a partner of the same sex. Last year, several of our dancers were in same-sex pairings, and many formed brilliant friendships and had a fantastic experience. These partnerships brought a fresh energy to the dancefloor – with equal choreography, shared spotlight, and the freedom to get glammed up in whatever made them feel fabulous. Our aim is to create a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone feels confident to shine – regardless of who they’re paired with.
Training
Training will be held weekly on a Tuesday evening at Rickmansworth School between November and January.
Yes – contestants will receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition.
Once all of the participants have been confirmed, the dances will be decided by the trainers depending on which suit the group best.
Fundraising
There will be a registration fee of £30 for each contestant on confirmation of their place. We are then asking each contestant to raise £800 in sponsorship and encourage you to sell at least ten tickets to the grand finale on 22 January 2027.
Our fundraising milestones will be:
By end November – £200 raised
By end December – £400 raised
By mid January – £600 raised
By Jan 24th raised at least £800
Our fundraising team will be on hand to support you with your fundraising – please do get in touch if you have any questions.
The possibilities are endless! You might decide to host a Strictly Come Hospice themed quiz night, a bake sale or even just rely on the generosity of your family, friends and colleagues via a JustGiving page.
Whatever you decide, our Fundraising Team are on hand with tips, ideas and resources to help you achieve your target.
The grand final – January 2027
The Grand Final of Strictly Come Hospice 2027 will be held at Watford Palace Theatre on 22 January 2027.
Tickets for Strictly Come Hospice will go on sale on 23rd September. Please sign-up to our newsletter to be notified when the tickets are released.
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