Strictly Come Hospice 2027

Dig out your dancing shoes and seek out your sequins - We are now looking for contestants to be part of this amazing experience in 2026/27!

Strictly Come Hospice 2027

When is the event? Training starts in November 2026. The Grand Final will take place in January 2027

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Where will the event take place? Venue TBC

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Who can take part? Anyone aged 18 or over - no experience necessary!

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Could you take to the dance floor for Rennie Grove Peace?

We are looking for 24 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.  Contestants will receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition to learn a routine, which you and your dance partner will perform at a grand finale performance to be held in January 2027.

On the night, one pair of dancers will walk away with the coveted Strictly Come Hospice trophy! 

Register your interest today for Strictly Come Hospice

This will be our third year of running Strictly Come Hospice. Not only does the event raise vital funds for local hospice care, but it also brings together the community and sparks lasting friendships. Join us for Strictly Come Hospice and experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tick off your bucket list!
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“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.”

Tia, took part in our first Strictly Come Hospice in 2024/25.  Below she shares why she signed up to the event:

Tia and her dance partner, Amber
Tia (r) and her dance partner, Amber

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.

Louise's story

Read about the care Tia's mum, Louise, received in our Inpatient Unit and why she's encouraging others to sign up to this year's Strictly Come Hospice challenge.

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Every day we have to raise £17,000 to fund vital hospice care within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.  By taking part in Strictly Come Hospice you can help us support more people like Tia and her family.

Strictly Come Hospice – how to apply

⭐ Register your interest by completing a short online form. Our team will then be in touch nearer the time to send out application forms.

⭐ If successful, there is a registration fee of around £30 per contestant.  We are asking each contestant to raise £800 in sponsorship and to sell at least 5 tickets to the grand finale on in January 2027.

⭐ Successful contestants will receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition (dates to be confirmed – this usually runs from November 2026).

⭐ Couples will perform a dance for the grand finale 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!

Strictly Come Hospice - winners 2026!

Maria & Rachael were matched as dance partners after signing up last autumn and quickly formed a friendship. At the end of the finale, they were named the winners of the competition for their Latin fusion Cha Cha.

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!!

Please register your interest here.

Our team will then be in touch nearer the time and will send you a link to the application form as well as answer any questions you might have.

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.

Register your interest for Strictly Come Hospice

Applications will close mid September 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.

Register your interest for Strictly Come Hospice

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.

Register your interest for Strictly Come Hospice

Of course! If you are selected as a participant you will be paired up with another contestant.

Register your interest for Strictly Come Hospice

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 between November and January – venue and timings to be confirmed.

Yes – contestants will receive 10 weeks of free professional dance tuition. Watch this space for further details about the professional dancers.

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 for each contestant on confirmation of their place. We are then asking each contestant to raise sponsorship and encourage you to sell at least five tickets to the grand finale in January 2027.

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 finale – January 2027

The grand finale of Strictly Come Hospice 2027 is still to be confirmed. We will give updates with more information as and when we have it.

Tickets for Strictly Come Hospice will go on sale in September. Please sign-up to our newsletter to be notified when the tickets are released.

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