When is the event? Training starts in November 2025. The Grand Final takes place on Friday 30 January 2026
Where will the event take place? Watersmeet Theatre, Rickmansworth
Who can take part? Anyone aged 18 or over - no experience necessary!
Strictly Come Hospice – The Countdown Begins!
The search for our 24 fabulous dancers is complete, and we’re now in the exciting phase of selecting our final contestants. Soon, they’ll be stepping into the spotlight to begin their journey of dance, and fundraising in support of Rennie Grove Peace.
Each contestant will receive 10 weeks of professional tuition to learn a dazzling routine, culminating in a spectacular grand finale on Friday 30 January 2026.
Tickets for the event will be available on 18 November – stay tuned for details!
“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 earlier this year. 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 - winners 2025!
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.
Strictly Come Hospice applications
The applications window is now closed – thank you to all who submitted an application to be part of Strictly Come Hospice in January 2026. We will shortly begin contacting successful dancers.
Applications close on Sunday 14 September 2025 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.
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 is 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 encouraging you to sell at least five tickets to the grand finale on Friday 30 January 2026.
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 – 30 January 2026
The grand finale of Strictly Come Hospice will be held on Friday 30 January 2026.
The event will be held at:
Watersmeet Theatre,
High Street,
Rickmansworth,
WD3 1EH
Tickets will be available to buy on 18 November 2025.
Tickets for Strictly Come Hospice will go on sale on 18 November 2025. Please sign-up to our newsletter to be notified when the tickets are released.
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