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Welcome to Kenton 2025

 We are thrilled to invite all of our dancers to participate in our upcoming performance. At our inclusive dance school, we strongly believe that every child deserves to shine, and we have worked hard all year to create a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Ballet Shoes

FIND KENTON

Kenton Theatre

19 New Street

Henley On Thames  RG9 2BP

Young Ballerinas

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Sign up through our ClubLink App under 'Show Bookings'.

From June onwards book tickets:

01491 525050

https://thekenton.org.uk/

Ballerinas Sitting in a Circle

SAVE THE DATES

2nd June - FINAL date to sign up 

9th - 21st June - Costumes coming home

Sunday 29th June - SHOW DATE

Our show, our ethos

  • All children are given the chance to showcase their work. Everyone is included.

  • All dancers will dance in both shows, with the exception of the pink class who will only perform in the first show - they will sit with their parents in the auditorium during the show (see below for more info). 

  • It is a supportive family show where we ask all audiences to support all performers.

For our PINKS only 

If your child is in a 'Pink' class - they will​ do things slightly differently from the rest of the school.  They perform in the first show ONLY.  They do not arrive early for rehearsals but instead arrive with their parents and sit in the audience during the show.  They will be called up to the stage when it is their turn to dance.   When you purchase your tickets - make sure to mention that you have a young dancer sitting in the audience with you and they will issue a free ticket.  

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Please note we will not be able to offer hair styling help to the Pinks as they do not arrive early on show day.  

What will my child need?

  • NOTE: label everything!

  • Costumes, handed out in class (see below for more detail) - please hang inside bin bag or suit bag for protection. 

  • Pink ballet tights (please make these have no holes)

  • Pink ballet shoes with elastics on

  • White or tan underwear

  • Make up and hair accessories to make a ballet bun  (see below for more detail)

  • Snacks/lunch/tea/lots of water (no nuts)

  • Optional £5 (we will then order group pizza to be delivered between show one and two, this way we can ensure they have hot food). Payable £5 cash handed in at sign in time with any dietary/allergy notes.  Ordered and available in-between shows.

  • Optional £5 for help with hair styling (not an option for Pinks) - please sign up for the show with 'hair styling' and bring £5 to pay one of the seniors to do the hair for you.  If you have previously been to a show or exams and found that your daughters hair has significantly changed (i.e. we have redone it) can you please consider this option as it takes quite a bit of time to re-do a huge amount of hair on the day.

Timetable on the day - Sunday 29th June

There is a staggered start time; to stop queues for sign in, and allow child the opportunity to practise and space their dances on stage.  

 

Please arrive with your hair and make up complete (see below for more details). Children will need to arrive wearing loose clothing that won't ruin their hair when they are changing.  Please pack their costumes, food, drinks and optional money.

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ARRIVE AT STAGE DOOR (corridor to the left of the theatre) see timings below - you will sign your child in, hand over pizza and/or hair money, and give emergency contact details for that day.

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  • 10:00 SENIORS (Black & Navy) arrive and sign in

  • 11:00 JUNIORS (Blue/Plum/Purple) arrive and sign in

  • 12:30 Finale - all to practice

  • 13:00 Chaperones arrive for first show & packed lunch

  • 13:30 All get into costumes ready for first show

  • 14:00 First Show (Pink to arrive and sit in the auditorium with parents)

  • 15:30 Finish first show & tea time - either packed tea, optional pizza with the crew (£5) - all to stay on-site

  • 16:00 Chaperones arrive for second show

  • 16:30 Back into costume for second show

  • 17:00 Second show

  • 18:30 All home and celebrating

Make up and Hair

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Make up (brown & white eyeshadow, black eyeliner, black mascara, pink blusher, red lipstick) 

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Adjust between the two depending on your child’s age/size

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Hair  Juniors (Pink, Blue, Plum and Purple) ballet bun (hair donut, hair gel, hair spray, band X2, hair grips, hair pins, hair net, nit comb or fine tooth comb) 

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IF YOU REQUIRE HELP WITH HAIR (not an option for PINKS) - please sign up for the show with 'hair styling' and bring £5 to pay one of the seniors to do the hair for you.  If you have previously been to a show or exams and found that your daughters hair has significantly changed (i.e. we have redone it) can you please consider this option as it takes quite a bit of time to redo a huge amount of hair on the day.

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Hair Seniors (Navy and Black):  X2 Dutch braids into a low bun.

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Costumes

ALL:  Pink ballet tights and pink ballet shoes with elastics (unless different below)

 

Pink Saturday and Monday - I see the light - White leotard with the attached skirts

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Pink/Blue Friday - Time after time - Pastel tutus

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Pink/Blue Friday - Rock around the clock - Pastel tutus, sequin skirt

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Blue Saturday - Surfin USA - Blue and black polka dot leotard

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Blue Saturday - Summer Holiday - Navy blue/pink polka dot leotard

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Plum Saturday - I believe - Sequin pastel dresses OR white dresses

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Plum Saturday - Stop - Bright coloured leotards, rainbow tutus, tan tights

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Plum Monday - Ooh, Ah Just a little bit - Bright army print top and leggings

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Plum Friday - Proud Mary - Flame leotard and skirt, glove right arm

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Plum Friday - Love story - White tutus

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Purple/Navy Saturday - Flash Dance - Oxford costumes, own colour tights, own headress

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Navy Saturday - The Show - Blue 3/4 sleeve leotard and black shorts, tan tights, black jazz shoes

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Navy Saturday - Cover me in Sunshine - Fire leotards and yellow skirts

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Navy Friday - Mad World - Own clothing and jazz shoes or clean trainers

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Navy/Black Friday - How will I know - Neons, own bright and jazz shoes

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Navy/Black Friday - Sweet Dreams - Black sparkly tops, black leggings, bare feet/foot thongs

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Navy/Black Friday - Hot honey Rag - Black sparkly tops, black shorts, jazz shoes

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Black Saturday - Coppelia - Pastel leotard and white skirt, own headress

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Black Saturday - Bitter Sweet Symphony - Cream dresses, pointe shoes

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Black Monday - Pirates of the Caribean - Burgundy leotards, lace overs and black skirts, pointe shoes 

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Black Friday - White Cliffs - White leotard and baby blue skirt

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Black Monday - Ain't no mountain high enough - Mulberry halter neck leotard and black skirt

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Black Monday - Romeo and Juliet - Pastlel leotard and cream long skirts

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