STARDUST ✨
Magical moments where every dancer shines bright, builds confidence and makes memories that last a lifetime.
Show times & tickets
Two shows on the day. Your dancer's show is shown on their booking confirmation.
Show 1
Dancers arrive 8:30am
Missed out? The dress rehearsal (from around 9am) is the full show apart from the finale. Contact the box office to join the waiting list for dress rehearsal tickets.
Show 2
Dancers arrive 12:00pm
Backstage helpers and dancers in the first few dances may be asked to arrive 15 minutes earlier.
Ticket prices
Inc VAT. Every child over 24 months needs a ticket, even if sitting on a lap.
How to book
- Online: Thornden Hall box office (£1.50 booking fee per order)
- By phone: 023 8024 6555 (£1 booking fee)
- In person at the box office (no booking fee)
Tickets and waiting lists are handled by the theatre box office. Please check the show time before booking, as tickets for the wrong show can't be refunded.
Show fee
£30 + VAT per dancer
Each extra dance: £14.40 (costume hire)
Show roses: optional add-on when booking
What's included
- Limited edition STARDUST show T-shirt
- Show medal
- Costume hire
- Digital download of the show recording
- One class dance plus the finale
- 2.5 hours of dress rehearsal and show time with the Starz team
- Professional photographs available to view and buy
On the day
Everything you need for a calm, happy show day.
📍 Venue
Thornden Hall, Thornden School, Winchester Road, Eastleigh SO53 2DW
Plenty of free parking on site. Turn left at the entrance.
👕 Arrival
- Arrive in black leggings and your STARDUST show T-shirt
- Hair in a neat ballet bun, unless your teacher has asked for something different
- Bring dance shoes, and tights or socks if your teacher has asked
- Label everything!
🎭 Backstage
- Meet the Starz team in the theatre foyer. Each family is given a coloured wristband
- Costumes will be waiting in the dressing rooms
- Under 3s: one parent stays backstage for the dress rehearsal and show (no ticket needed)
- Parent helpers watch from the back two wings of the stage
🌟 After the show
Dancers are collected from the same place they were dropped off. The adult collecting must show their wristband for a quick pick-up. Our team will guide you on the day.
Frequently asked questions
Taking part in a show for the first time? Here are the questions parents ask most.
What should my child wear to the theatre?
Please arrive in black leggings and your STARDUST show T-shirt. Costumes will be ready and waiting at the theatre.
Do I need to do my child's hair and make-up?
Yes please. Hair should be in a neat ballet bun, unless your class teacher has asked for a different style. Make-up is optional: a touch of bronzer or blusher and a long-wear lipstick are ideal. No foundation, please.
Where do I go when I arrive?
The Starz team will greet you in the theatre foyer, show you to your child's changing area and answer any questions.
Can parents stay backstage?
If your dancer is under 3, one parent must stay with them for the dress rehearsal and show, and doesn't need a ticket. Dancers aged 3 and over are looked after by our teachers and parent helpers throughout.
Will my child be safe backstage?
Absolutely. Starz shows are professionally organised with full safeguarding in place. Each class has dedicated helpers and children are always supervised.
Do I need to buy a ticket to watch?
Yes, if you'd like to watch from the audience, and our shows sell out quickly, so book early. Parent helpers and ushers don't need a ticket.
Can we take photos or videos?
Personal photography and filming isn't allowed in the theatre. A professional recording is included in your show fee, and professional photos will be available to buy.
What's included in the show fee?
The £36 show fee includes your dancer's STARDUST T-shirt, a show medal, costume hire, the dress rehearsal and performance on a professional stage, and a digital download of the show recording.
Where do I collect my child?
From the same place you dropped them off. We give out wristbands at drop-off for a quick, safe collection, and our team will guide you on the day.
What if my child is nervous on the day?
That's perfectly okay. Our teachers are caring and experienced with young dancers. If your child feels unsure we'll gently encourage them, and there's never any pressure to perform.
Coming next
Starz dancers take to the stage every May and November.