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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.
SAVE THE DATE 24TH JANUARY 2027
Our Show fees for 2027 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 (early bird by 31st October- £35 after this date)- this is a huge saving as the digital download allow is £20!
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!
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 with the early bird discount by October 30th 2025 via class4kids - (after this date , the price increases and the deadline to confirm is 30th November)
2. Join the DCA parent show group on BAND to keep up to date with information
3. Add rehearsal dates to your diary.
REHEARSAL
Rehearsal day Sunday 4th January at Brookfield School in gymnasium - in costumes and hair.
Rehearsal schedule - all performers must attend
Show 1 performers : 10- 11:45 am
Show 2 performers : 12:15- 1:30pm
Bring a packed lunch on the day if in both shows
4. Add the show day date and timing to your diary - All must attend
January 24th 2027 at Thornden Hall, Winchester Rd, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2DW
show one students arrive 9am ---dress rehearsal 9:30- 11am ----show starts 11:30 am
show 2 students arrive 1:45pm dress rehearsal 1:45- 2:30pm show starts 3pm
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 TO BE RELEASED
7. Check the newsletters with more details specific for your child - will go out october 2026!
8. Check below your child's costumes- for what you provide and what we do!
9. Order any merchandise from the DCA shop
10. Sit back , relax and enjoy the show.
Who is performing in each show?
SHOW 1 - 11:30:am show time
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MONDAY BURRIDGE POP DANCE 430PM -515PM
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WEDNESDAY SARISBURY CHEER 5PM AND 5:45PM
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THURS HEDGE END ACRO 5:15PM
SHOW 2- 3pm show time
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THURSDAY HEDGE END ACRO 4:30PM
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FRIDAY BROOKFIELD 4:30PM
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WEDNESDAY SARISBURY CHEER 5:45PM
BOTH SHOWS
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THURS HEDGE END ACRO 5:45PM
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THURS HEDGE END ACRO 645PM
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THURS WILDERN CHEER 5PM
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MONDAY BURRIDGE POP DANCE 5:15PM
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MONDAY HENRY CORT ACRO 6PM
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LYRICAL COMP TEAMS
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR
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SOLOISTS
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.
This will be updated very soon
Monday : Burridge
Burridge 4:30pm Pop Dance
You provide - nude jazz shoes and white frilly socks
We provide pink leotards and pink and silver skirts
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Burridge 5:15pm Pop Dance
You provide - black/ nude jazz shoes
and black full length leggings (no brands)
black socks
We provide top and leg warmers
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Monday -Henry Cort
6pm Acro
You provide: Acro Shoes,
Dance tights
We provide purple and black unitard
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Wednesday
Sarisbury Infants
5pm Rec Cheer -
You provide :White cheer trainers- white frilly socks
We provide - leotard, shorts and headband
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
5:45pm Rec cheer
You provide : White cheer trainers and white hidden socks
COSTUME TBC
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
6:15pm Rec Class
You provide : White cheer trainers and white "hidden socks"
We provide cheer top and shorts
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Dance Competition Team
Your competition outfits, tights and shoes
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
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Thursday -
Wildern
Cheer
You provide - White cheer trainers and white hidden sport socks and black shorts (no brands/logos)
We provide tie dye t shirt.
We would suggest a black leotard or crop top underneath for tumbles
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Friday - Acro and Cheer
You provide :
acro shoes / cheer shoes tbc
We provide animal print items/leotards , skirt /headband
Finale - DCA t shirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
Thursday
Salvation Army
4:30PM Acro class
You provide - Acro shoes
We provide rainbow unitard and
hair bows
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
5:15pm Acro class
You provide - Acro shoes- black leotard or black crop top underneath for tumbles. black shorts.
We provide - colourful t shirt hair ribbons.
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings, black shorts and dance or cheer shoes.
6pm - Acro class
You provide acro shoes and some may need black shorts or black leggings.
We provide army print items ie leggings, headband, tops
Finale - DCA tshirt , black leggings and dance or cheer shoes.
6:45pm
You provide acro shoes , skin coloured dance tights , white short sleeved shirt, small suitcase wheeled
We provide - blue skort, neck tie, leotard and skirts.
Finale - DCA tshirt , 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.
All chaperones will be issued lanyards to identify them easily
and please make sure your child knows who is helping their class.
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.
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.
During rehearsals children may be backstage with staff and in the theatre or dressing room for reference .