Kenton 2026 | Performanze

Welcome to Kenton 2026

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.

FIND KENTON

Kenton Theatre

19 New Street

Henley On Thames RG9 2BP

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

Book spectator tickets:

01491 525050

https://thekenton.org.uk/

SAVE THE DATES

Mon 1st June - FINAL date to sign up

8th- 20th June - Costumes coming home

Sunday 28th 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.

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 (as Pinks are not backstage we cannot offer this to the 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.
If you are having your child's hair styled it is really important to bring a hairbrush or comb so the children don't share (prevention measure against nits).

Timetable on the day - Sunday 28th 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 as above.

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.

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 (Pinks 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

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

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

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)

IF YOU REQUIRE HELP WITH HAIR (not an option for PINKS and limited to the first 30 that sign up) - 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. Please bring a hairbrush or comb so we ensure we are not sharing these items (a preventative measure against nits).

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

Costumes

To be updated when teachers let us know the costumes for each class. TBD.