Sparkle on stage with DCA -17/1 2026
PHOTO IN THE PORTSMOUTH NEWS - JANUARY 2025 SUNSHINE AND STARS
OUR 2026 SHOW DETAILS ARE PENDING!
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All recreational classes in Cheerleading, Dance and Acro will perform in our yearly showcase at a professional theatre with all the excitement of the theatre. Our shows are about shining on stage and showcasing all talents in a fun environment. We can't wait to see you all shine on stage. To keep the show accessible to all, we have worked hard to keep our show costs affordable.
Our Show fees cover the use of a costume and accessories, dress rehearsal, show performance and a COMPLIMENTARY DIGITAL DOWNLOAD OF THE SHOW EMAILED ,and the experience of a professional theatre for £25 a child - this is a huge saving as the digital download allow is £20! (Prices for 2025)
Everyone has a chance to perform but we recommend you confirm your spot as soon as possible to secure your place in the show.
While there is no obligation to buy theatre tickets, we must let you know that our shows tend to sell out quickly. If you wish to purchase tickets, we recommend doing so promptly to avoid disappointment. There are no limits on how many tickets you can buy!
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Details of our next RECREATIONAL show is JANUARY 17TH 2026 ​
Show details - what do i need to do!
1. Wait for an email from DCA in the autumn term- once received Book and pay to reserve you child's space by November 30th 2025 via class4kids - scroll down to see costumes for your child's class required.
2. Join the DCA parent show group on BAND to keep up to date with information
3. Add rehearsal dates to your diary.
Dress rehearsal 2026 dates tbc
Show 1 performers : 10- 11:45 am
Show 2 performers : 12:15- 2pm
4. Add the show day date and timing to your diary - All must attend
January 17th 2026 at Thornden Hall, Winchester Rd​, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2DW
show one students arrive 9am dress rehearsal 9:30- 10:45am show starts 11:30 am
show 2 students arrive 1:15pm dress rehearsal 1:45- 3pm show starts 3:30pm
5. Let your coach know if you are able to help at one of the shows - we can't do it without you.
A DBS is required for helpers - we need 2 per class per show. DCA can assist with DBS orders if required.
6. Book your spectator tickets via Thornden hall - dates of sale tbc
7. Download the newsletters with more details specific for your child - 2026 pending
8. Order any merchandise from the DCA shop
9. Sit back , relax and enjoy the show.
Who is performing in each show?
2025 details still showing
SHOW 1
MON POP DANCE 4:15PM - Coach Shayla
MONDAY ACRO 5:45PM- Coach Ellie
THURS CHEER WILDERN Coach Izzie
THURS ACRO 6PM - Coach Lara
FRI CHEER/ACRO - Coach Lara/Izzie
MON JUNIOR POP DANCE 5PM - Coach Shayla
SHOW 2
WED CHEER 5PM - Coach Shayla
WED CHEER 5:45PM-Coach Shayla
WED CHEER 6:30PM- Coach Shayla
THURS ACRO 4:30PM - Coach Lara
THURS ACRO 5:15PM- Coach Lara
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BOTH SHOWS
THURS ACRO 645PM - Coach Lara
LYRICAL COMP TEAMS SPLENDOR AND SUNSHINE - Coach Ellie and Lara
COMP DUETS/ SOLOS
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Costumes
Please see below you child's class for costumes you will need to provide for the showcase - most is uniform so you will have . Other items you will borrow from DCA and these will be handed to your child in the new year.
Everyone for the FINALE will need black leggings and their DCA club t shirt .
Hair is 2 plaits unless your teacher informs you different.
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Monday : Burridge
5pm Mini Pop -
You provide - black jazz shoes
We provide - rainbow unitard
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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5:45pm - Junior Pop
You provide : Black Jazz shoes, black ankle socks, black leotard underneath
We provide: Colourful T shirt, black shorts
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Monday -Henry Cort
5:45pm Acro
You provide: Acro Shoes, Black full length leggings.
We provide - Blue colourful leotard.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Wednesday
Sarisbury Infants
5pm Rec Cheer -
You provide :White cheer trainers and frilly white socks
We provide :Unitards
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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5:45pm Rec cheer
You provide : White cheer trainers and white socks
We provide : leotard hair scruncie and shorts.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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6:15pm Rec Class
You provide : White cheer trainers and white "hidden socks" - black leotard or skin tight full length strappy top underneath - black non branded shorts may be needed for some.
We provide Tshirt top and black shorts , hair accesories.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Dance Competition Team
Team Splendor -Your compeititon outfit : Gold dresses / dance tights/ acro shoes/ gold hair ribbon
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Team Sunshine : You provide - acro shoes .
We provide Leotard and skirt
​Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Thursday -
Wildern
Cheer
You provide - White cheer trainers and white hidden sport socks .
We provide - DCA cheer top and shorts .
​Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Thursday
Salvation Army
4:30PM Acro class
You provide - Acro shoes
We provide - Leotard and shorts and hair accesories.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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5:15pm Acro class
You provide - Acro shoes/ black leotard DCA if you have.
We provide - black leotards, shorts and belt and accessories.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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6pm - Acro class
You provide Black full length leggings, acro shoes .
We provide - Purple leotard
​Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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6:45pm
You provide acro shoes , skin coloured dance tights / black leotard underneath
We provide - sparkly belt and unitard
​Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Disney performance team
You provide acro shoes ,dance tights.
We provide - unitard costume/ gold dresses
​Finale - DCA t shirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Friday - Acro and Cheer
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You provide :
acro shoes
We provide - dance leotard and black shorts
​Finale - DCA t shirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Safeguarding at the theatre
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Parents drop off and collection at the theatre.
At the theatre one adult per child will receive a wristband to give access to walk your child to their designated dressing room to sign them in, get them changed if needed and also for collection. (Only one adult drop off and collection per performer as this assist numbers accessing the back stage) Please remember to sign them out on collection. Please also take your child to the toilet before this.
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Parent Helpers
Each class needs a minimum of 2 helpers per class to stay backstage for rehearsals and for the show. DBS is ideally required. If you don't have a DBS we can help you get one - email us for assistance.
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All chaperones will be issued lanyards to identify them easily
and please make sure your child knows who is helping their class.
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All staff will be wearing DCA uniform including Junior coaches when not in costume.
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Dressing room
allocation
Your child will be allocated a dressing room for their
time at the theatre.
This will be confirmed soon.
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Your dressing room will be where you sign in your child with their costumes and collected also after the shows from the same locations you drop them off at.
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During rehearsals children may be backstage with staff and in the theatre or dressing room for reference .
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